CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Nova Scotia's vibrant creative community is being celebrated with several well-known provincial arts and culture prizes and awards.
The prizes will be awarded at the fourth annual Creative Nova Scotia Conference and Awards Gala on Oct. 24 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
Nominations are being accepted for:
Portia White Prize Deadline: Wednesday, July 15: It is the province's largest and most prestigious cultural award and recognized as one of Canada's major awards in the arts. 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 Scotian artist or cultural organization for a protégé prize of $7,000.
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Prix Grand Pré Deadline: Saturday, Aug. 15: It is an annual award of $2,000 for an established creative or interpretive Acadian Nova Scotian artist. It 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.
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Community Arts and Recognition Award Deadline Tuesday, Sept. 15: It is presented annually by the Nova Scotia Arts and Culture Partnership Council 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.
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Established Artists Recognition Award Deadline Tuesday, Sept. 15: It is presented annually by the Nova Scotia Arts and Culture Partnership Council to five artists considered to be in mid-career. Funded from the Nova Scotia Arts Endowment Fund, each award has a cash value of $5,000. |
MacDonnell Cultural Productions is always looking for dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers to join our team. For volunteer opportunities, please download and submit the application form.
How to volunteer
Are you...
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A permanent resident of Nova Scotia? | |
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IInterested in festivals and events? | |
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Over the age of 16? |
If yes, then you are eligible to become a MacDonnell Special Events Volunteer.
Becoming a volunteer is easy:
| 1. | Read about the volunteer positions available (see below) to find out if your skills, talents and interests match our team needs. | |
| 2. | Submit your application form. You will receive a call back from one of our team members to schedule a date for an orientation session to become part of the team. Here, we present an overview of the event, describe the volunteer opportunities and interview applicants. You must attend an orientation in order to volunteer at one of our events. | |
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Communications Supervisor | |
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Information Ambassador | |
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Photographer/Videographer | |
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Project Volunteer | |
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Stage Manager | |
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Assistant Stage Manager | |
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Volunteer Captain |
Arts and culture events would not be possible without the support of corporate sponsors and media sponsors. To learn about sponsorship and marketing opportunities through Creative Nova Scotia please contact Stephen Antle at santle@macdonnell.com