The Arts and Culture Trust has announced that nominations for the 2014 ImpACT Awards are now open.
The prestigious awards are held annually and celebrate excellence in South African arts, culture and creativity.
According to Fiona Gordon of the Famous Idea publicity agency, the awards recognise individuals and organisations that have made a significant cultural contribution in the country.
“Public nominations are open in four categories, including the visual art category and the theatre category,” Gordon said.
The trust’s CEO, Pieter Jacobs also encouraged people to nominate young artists from around the country as this would assist in furthering their emerging careers.
“At what is often a crucial time in their careers, it’s vital for both the artists and the industry that those who are deserving…receive the boost that an award like this can help provide,” he said.
Nominations in the various categories are open until 8 August.
The Arts and Culture Trust is South Africa’s premier independent arts funding and development agency. The primary aim of the organisation is to increase the amount of funding available for arts and culture initiatives, and to apply these funds to innovative, sustainable projects that make a meaningful contribution to society. The organisation also provides support to the arts and culture industry through structured funding programmes. Previous recipients of the ImpACT awards include music group The Muffinz, Motlatji Ditodi, Phillip Dikotla and Blessing Ngobeni among others.
Other categories open for public nominations are:
ImpACT Award for Music & Singing – Classical, Contemporary and Jazz composers, musicians and singers are eligible for nomination.
ImpACT Award for Design – Artists working in the areas of Craft, Fashion Design, Graphic Design and Arts-based Web Design are eligible for nomination.
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