Mayor’s Arts Awards

The Mayor's Arts Awards. Illustration by Johnny Mac.

​​Celebrating Excellence in the Arts

The Mayor’s Arts Awards honor notable works of art, artistic achievements and arts events, and celebrate those who have contributed to the arts in our community. Award winners are chosen based on nominations submitted by community members.

Past Awardees

Story map of previous Mayor’s Arts Award recipients.

Nomination Process

Nominations are not being accepted at this time. Any future nomination opportunities will be announced by the City on this webpage and via City News.

This is the criteria by which past Mayor’s Arts Awards have been selected after receiving nominations from the Arts Commission:

  • “Uniquely Bellingham”
  • Shows continued success
  • Tangible connection to local arts community
  • Promotes tourism/culturalism
  • Fosters education
  • Strong nomination materials
  • Publicly nominated
  • Represent broad array of Arts community: performance, music, supporters/
    advocates, visual
  • Has not received a Mayor’s Arts Award within the past decade. See Previous Mayor’s Arts Award recipients.
  • Must meet deadline

During the time period when nominations are accepted, they are invited for individual artists, businesses, benefactors for the arts, arts educators, arts supporters, notable art related events and artistic achievements from individuals and organizations that reside within the City limits of Bellingham.

Nomination criteria:

  • Only one nomination may be made per form.
  • The number of nominations received for each nominee has no bearing on the selection process.
  • It is highly advisable to collaborate with the nominee to ensure a competitive nomination packet.
  • Be sure to include all relevant details explaining your nomination.
  • Has not received a Mayor’s Arts Award within the past decade. See Previous Mayor’s Arts Award recipients.
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