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St. Catharines Arts Awards

Recognizes local arts excellence and contributions

Offered by
City of St. Catharines
Official source: stcatharines.ca

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Funding available
$ 500
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Individuals
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Overview

The St. Catharines Arts Awards recognize local arts achievements and contributions to the community. Categories include arts education, emerging artist, established artist, making a difference, and patron of the arts, with recipients receiving $500 and a personalized award.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$500
Minimum funding
$500
Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Reach a new target audience
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population

Eligible candidates

Location
  • St. Catharines
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
For-profit business

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

2026 Arts Awards nominees now listed

The page now shows the full 2026 nominee list and bios instead of the nomination-closed notice and submission instructions.

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The Arts Awards page now presents the full 2026 nominee list with bios and category sections, replacing the earlier nomination-closed notice and the public nomination/review instructions. The visible content still shows the award categories and the $500 recipient language, so the main change is to the application process and nominee-focused content rather than the funding terms. The page now makes the 2026 nominees visible for categories such as Arts in Education Award and Emerging Artist Award, with the nomination period already closed. No new dollar amounts or prize conditions were introduced in the visible content.

Official source: stcatharines.ca
June 12, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individuals
  • Businesses
  • Organizations
  • Artistic collectives

Who is not eligible

  • Immediate family members of the nominee cannot nominate.
  • Artists cannot self-nominate.
  • Members of the jury and City of St. Catharines staff cannot nominate.

Eligible geographic areas

  • St. Catharines

How to apply

  • Step 1: Prepare nomination
    • Write a brief statement explaining why the person, collective, or organization should be nominated.
  • Step 2: Submit nomination
    • Send the nomination in the selected award category.
  • Step 3: Nominee review
    • The nominee reviews the submitted information and may expand on their contributions and experience.
  • Step 4: Jury selection
    • The jury reviews the nominations and selects the recipients.

Documents Needed

  • Brief nomination statement.

Selection criteria

  • Artistic excellence.
  • Career stage and development.
  • Impact on St. Catharines arts and culture.

Processing and Agreement

  • Nomination submissions are reviewed after they are received.
  • Nominees can review the nomination information and add context about their contributions.
  • A jury evaluates the nominations and selects the recipients.
  • Selection is audited to support a fair and transparent process.

Additional information

  • Nominees will be able to review the information included in their nomination.
  • Nominator details may be shared with nominees.
  • A jury of arts community leaders selects the recipients.
  • A member of the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee audits the jury session.

Official sources

stcatharines.ca
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Frequently Asked Questions about the St. Catharines Arts Awards Program

What is the St. Catharines Arts Awards?

The St. Catharines Arts Awards recognize local arts achievements and contributions to the community. Categories include arts education, emerging artist, established artist, making a difference, and patron of the arts, with recipients receiving $500 and a personalized award.

How much funding can be received?

St. Catharines Arts Awards Funds up to $500 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the St. Catharines Arts Awards program?

To be eligible for the St. Catharines Arts Awards program, you must: Nominee must be connected to St. Catharines. Nominee must meet category criteria. Nominator must be 18 or older.

Where is the St. Catharines Arts Awards available?

The St. Catharines Arts Awards program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the St. Catharines Arts Awards a grant, loan, or tax credit?

St. Catharines Arts Awards is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the St. Catharines Arts Awards?

St. Catharines Arts Awards is funded by City of St. Catharines