Call for Nominations The Victor Tolgesy Arts Award

November 27, 2009 · Filed Under Blog, Ottawa

The Victor Tolgesy Arts Award was inaugurated in 1987 by the City of Ottawa and the Council for the Arts in Ottawa to recognise the accomplishments of residents who have contributed substantially to enriching cultural life in the city. It is named in honour of Ottawa artist Victor Tolgesy who died in 1980.

The Victor Tolgesy Arts Award is presented as a joint venture of the City of Ottawa and Council for the Arts in Ottawa. A cash prize of $5,000 is associated with this award. The award recipient also receives a bronze casting special edition version of the late Victor Tolgesy’s 1963 sculpture entitled “Seed and Flower” provided by the City of Ottawa.
Three finalists will be announced at the CAO Sweetheart Cocktail for the Arts with the final award presentation taking place at the CAO Arts Award Lunch presented by RBC.

The application deadline for the The CAO Mid-Career Artist Award is December 15, 2009 and is by nomination only.

Full information can be found on the CAO Website at www.arts-ottawa.on.ca.

Tags: City of Ottawa, Council for the Arts in Ottawa