By Grace Carter
Since 2002, the Arts Alive Awards, presented by Summit Artspace, have recognized outstanding artists, educators, administrators, and patrons who strengthen the arts and culture sector in Summit and surrounding counties. The Arts Alive Awards honor recipients in the following categories: Emerging Artist; Outstanding Artists in Theatre, Dance, Music, Literary, and Visual Arts; Arts Educator; Collaborative Project; IDEA Leader; Rising Arts Leader; and Arts Patron. The public is invited to nominate candidates for these awards, and recipients are selected by a committee of community members, artists, arts professionals, and previous Arts Alive Award honorees. In addition to these categories, Summit Artspace selects recipients of the following awards: Summit Artspace Champion, Arts Alive Award, and Lifetime Achievement.
Nominations for the 2024 Arts Alive Awards are open now and close on February 5th. Click here to nominate a candidate who you believe helps champion the arts and culture sector in Summit and surrounding counties.
Awards are presented at Summit Artspace’s annual benefit event, where guests enjoy live music, galleries, artist studios, and more. The Arts Alive Awards event will take place on May 14, 2024. Tickets will go on sale March 31, 2024 on Summit Artspace’s website.
