Do you know someone who has contributed to regions creative industry, arts and culture?
Don`t miss the opportunity to recognise and promote the extensive range of talent in our region.
Final closing date for nominations for the 2018 Visual and Performing Arts Awards is now Friday, March 2, 2018.
“This is your opportunity to celebrate community creativity and honour those who have made outstanding contributions to cultural development in the Manning, including Gloucester,” Manning Winter Festival committee president, Mave Richardson said.
The Awards feature three categories: Visual Arts, Performing Arts and a Special Arts Award.
Nominations are open to people 16 years or over, whether they are individuals, couples or groups.
Nominations must include information about each nominee`s contributions to cultural development and creative industry in the Manning Valley. Nominees must be residents or former residents of the former Greater Taree and Gloucester local government areas and continue to maintain connections in the Manning area in at least one field of cultural endeavour.
Announcements and presentation of the Awards will be made at the official ppening event of the Manning Winter Festival on June 1, 2018. All nominees will be invited to this function as guests of the Festival committee. Tickets will be available for public purchase prior to the event.
For further information, nomination guidelines and entry forms, visit www.manningwinterfestival.weebly.com or email manningwinterfestival@gmail.com.
