Premier’s Award for Excellence in the Arts

I didn't go to the Insomniac launch. Surprise! I stayed home and watched the American Masters on Carol Burnett and cried at the end when she sang "I'm so Glad we Had this Time Together" and jiggled her ear.

Meanwhile, more Facebook poaching. It's a good thing Paul Vermeesch stays on top of this kind of thing. . .Pretty wonderful news really. Ontario rawks.

***$100,000 Premier’s Award for Excellence in the Arts***

Is there an Ontario artist or arts organization that inspires you?
This is your chance to nominate them!

Deadline for nominations: December 3, 2007

Artists and arts organizations in Ontario enrich and inform our lives. That’s why, this year, we’re awarding both individual artists and an arts organization with the Premier’s Award for Excellence in the Arts.

The winner of the individual artist award will receive $35,000. The winner will nominate a promising newcomer in the same field who will receive a cash prize of $15,000.

The winner of the arts organization award will receive $50,000.

Help us get the word out!

Here are some ways to share the news with others:

* Forward this e-mail to your colleagues
* Post a print-out of this e-mail in your office or on a bulletin board
* Post information on your Web site
* Include this information in your next newsletter
* Tell a friend or several friends!

Thank you! Your help will ensure that we raise the profile of the wonderful artists and arts organizations that contribute to culture in Ontario.

For more information, please contact the Ontario Arts Council at:
e.mail
info@arts.on.ca
web
www.arts.on.ca/Page1682.aspx
phone
416.961.1660 ext. 6666 or 1.800.387.0058 ext. 6666