Submissions are now being accepted for one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s most prestigious arts and cultural recognition initiatives – the annual Arts and Letters Award Program.

The Arts and Letters Awards Program encourages the creation of new works of art by both professional and non-professional artists of all ages in Newfoundland and Labrador. The program provides an opportunity to submit works for adjudication and recognizes excellence through the awarding of monetary prizes and the exhibition of meritorious entries, where appropriate and feasible. Original creative work in literature, music, visual art, and media arts are eligible.

In addition to the regular awards program, this year’s Arts and Letters Awards Program includes a one-time, multidisciplinary Confederation 75 category. As the Province commemorates the 75th anniversary of Confederation, artists are invited to create and submit works that reflect the impact of Confederation and/or our relationship with Canada.

The submission deadline for this year’s competition is November 20, 2024. The deadline for the special Confederation 75 category is December 2, 2024.

Applications and further information on the program can be found here.

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“The Arts and Letters Awards Program celebrates the accomplishments of Newfoundland and Labrador’s artists – both young and old, established and emerging. This longstanding and cherished cultural program inspires creative expression and has advanced our culture immensely. It is my hope that the multidisciplinary Confederation 75 category will inspire creativity, reflection and a deeper understanding of both our national and provincial identities. Arts and heritage, in all forms, are a vital part of the province’s success stories and we are beyond proud to support this creative process and program year over year.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation

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