The formerly named Nova Scotia Arts and Culture Partnership Council, now known as the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council, was the catalyst in creating the first Creative Nova Scotia Awards Gala in 2006. Now in its 6th year, the Awards Gala continues to recognize, showcase and celebrate the creativity, diversity and excellence that Nova Scotian artists have achieved.

Members of Nova Scotia’s creative community gather for an evening of celebration, networking, and performances as peers are recognized for their achievement and contribution to Nova Scotia’s arts community.

AWARDS and PRIZES

The deadline for all prizes is June 15th.

Presented annually by the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council, the Community Arts and Culture Recognition Award is given to a community that demonstrates the value it places on arts and culture in community life. Funded from the Nova Scotia Arts Endowment Fund, the award has a cash value of $10,000.

The Established Artist Recognition Award is also presented annually by the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council to five artists who are considered to be at the mid-point in their career. Funded from the Nova Scotia Arts Endowment Fund, each award is presented with a cash value of $5,000.

The Portia White Prize, is one of the province’s largest and most prestigious cultural awards, and recognized as one of Canada’s major arts awards. The recipient must be an established artist, born in Nova Scotia or a resident for the past four years. The $18,000 prize includes the opportunity to name an emerging Nova Scotia artist or cultural organization for the protégé prize of $7,000.

The Prix Grand Pré recognizes artists in performing arts and film, visual arts and crafts, and literary arts, whose work reflects Acadian cultural values and traditions, while demonstrating excellence and originality.

Learn more about application submissions and deadlines.

In addition to the above awards, the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia Masterwork Arts Award will be presented to one of five finalists. First presented in 2006, this $37,000 award recognizes, and encourages excellence in all creative media. It also highlights works that have a strong connection to Nova Scotia in the context of national and international achievement. The deadline for nominations to this award is April 29, 2011. And please note: the eligibility requirements for this award have changed.