Nominations sought for annual excellence in arts awards from governor
Previous winners include artist and San Patricio gallery owner Michael Hurd
Officials with the New Mexico Arts Commission and New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, are accepting nominations for the 2019 Governor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts.
The annual governor’s arts awards are New Mexico's highest and most prestigious artistic honors and are intended to celebrate lifetime achievement. Nominations can be submitted by individual New Mexico residents or representatives of businesses or organizations in New Mexico. Self-nominations are discouraged.
The events for the Annual Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts are scheduled for September of 2019 in Santa Fe.
Nominations for the awards may include individual living New Mexican artists working in any discipline, who have demonstrated outstanding lifetime achievement; individuals who have consistently made significant or distinguished contributions to the arts in New Mexico; and businesses, nonprofits or foundations with sustained involvement in and support for the arts.
Past winners include Michael Hurd of San Patricio, owner of the Hurd La Rinconada Gallery and Guest Homes Ranch.
More: Michael Hurd, an American Artist
Established in 1974 by Governor Bruce King and First Lady Alice King, the Governor's Arts Awards celebrate the role that artists, craftspeople, and arts supporters play in the cultural and economic life of New Mexico. During its more than 40-year existence, a diverse and prestigious list of painters, weavers, sculptors, dancers, musicians, storyteller, poets, actors, playwrights, potters, and other outstanding individuals and organizations have been honored.
Where to send nominations
Nominations must be received by April 5. Nominations may be mailed or hand-delivered no later than April 5 to New Mexico Arts, Suite 270, 407 Galisteo St., Santa Fe, NM, 87501.
Nomination forms are available online at http://nmarts.org/governors-arts-awards/ or contact New Mexico Arts at 505-827-6490, 800-879-4278 (statewide), or email JeniceE.Gharib@state.nm.us.
New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, is the state arts agency. New Mexico Arts administers the state’s One Percent for Public Art program, awards grants to nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural programs in their communities across the state, and provides technical assistance and educational opportunities for organizations, artists, and arts educators throughout New Mexico.