Cheshire West and Chester Council is supporting Cheshire West Voluntary Arts Network for its third arts awards event, recognising and celebrating the work of the many arts groups working in their local communities.
Nominations are open now, and those behind the awards are encouraging people to put forward worthy community groups and unsung heroes before the 23rd April deadline. All nominees will be invited to attend the celebration.
Lisa Harris, director of places strategy at Cheshire West and Chester Council, said: “We are asking for nominations for the unsung heroes and community groups who enable people of all ages to participate in a wide range of arts activities to be honoured at a special awards evening at Chester Town Hall on 5th June.”
Lisa added: “If you are an arts group, or know of a group or individual that should be recognised for their work then we would like to hear from you and encourage nominations.”
The award categories are:
- Children and Youth Arts (groups or projects that include those aged 18 and under in any art form)
- Performing Arts (includes theatre, dance, new writing and live performance)
- Visual Arts (includes all forms of art, craft, photography, digital and new media)
- Music (includes but not limited to classical, choral, popular, DJ/VJ)
- Outstanding Contribution (a special award to a group or individual)
- Unsung Hero (that person who is always working away in the background, continuously supporting a group/project)
Cheshire West Voluntary Arts Network supports and promotes voluntary arts groups across Cheshire West and Chester.
There are more than 150 organisations in the area creating opportunities for people of all ages and walks of life to participate in music, song, dance, art, theatre and much more.
At least 15,000 local people in Chester, Ellesmere Port, Northwich and Winsford areas take part in a variety of arts activities, learning new skills, gaining confidence, enhancing their life opportunities and making new friends.
To nominate an organisation visit www.yourwestcheshire.co.uk to download a form or email artswest@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk for more details.
You can download an application form and guidance directly via this link: www.yourwestcheshire.co.uk/pages/3787/1/Cheshire_West_Community_and_Voluntary_Arts_Awards_2018.html
The application deadline is 5pm, Monday 23rd April.
