CELEBRATE THE ARTS OF NEW YORK STATE
AWARDS GALA 2005

CALL FOR AWARD NOMINATIONS

For the past fourteen years, these annual awards have recognized significant contributions towards advancing cultural development in New York State.

We invite you, OUR field, who understand and value the rich fabric of cultural life statewide, to make nominations.

For each nomination please submit a one-page narrative describing why the nominee deserves recognition. Of particular interest for consideration are community involvement and empowerment initiatives, local partnerships, and commitment of resources for cultural development projects and programs. Support materials may be included.

Nominations are invited for

ARTS ORGANIZATION AWARDS: UPSTATE AND DOWNSTATE
To honor an upstate and a downstate organization, each of which has made outstanding contributions to the cultural community of New York State. These endeavors include, but are not limited to: collaborative efforts, significant community partnerships, arts education, cultural development, community revitalization and artistic excellence.

M. JACQUIE LODICO SERVICE AWARD
To honor an arts administrator for outstanding accomplishment and distinguished service to their organization and community.

Deadline for Nominations is July 1, 2005 - 5 PM

Awards Ceremony will be held
Monday, November 7, 2005, 6-8 pm
Copacabana
560 West 34th Street
New York City

Please send nominations to: Awards Panel, Alliance of New York State Arts Organizations, P.O. Box 96, Mattituck, New York 11952-0096.
(631) 298-1234; (631) 298-1101 (fax)
jkweiner@thealliancenys.org

Indicate award category. Self nominations may be submitted.