The
National Metalsmiths Hall of Fame
award recognizes outstanding contributions and consistent
support
of the arts. The award is presented in four categories - Artist, Arts Educator,
Arts Patron, and
Business
Patron.
Nominations are open to
individuals or couples and businesses in North America, with the
exception of previous award
recipients. Anyone may submit a
nomination.
A selection committee
consisting of active artists, educators, art administrators, professionals, and
prior Hall of Fame recipients, will make selections in the categories listed.
These selections will be based on the significant impact and outstanding
contributions made in the development
and perpetuation of the metalsmithing
industry and related fields, artistically
and/or technically.
Contributions may be in the
form of services, innovations, time and/or funds, commencing with the 20th
century.
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ARTIST: Individuals who have consistently produced works of
art, including designers.
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ARTS EDUCATOR: Individuals in teaching roles in private or public
schools, nonprofit organizations or private lessons; those in arts management positions
such as directors, curators, marketing/development, etc.
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ARTS PATRON: Those that support the art of metalsmithing by volunteering,
collecting, exhibiting, financial contributions or any other means of support.
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BUSINESS PATRON: Those not falling into any of the above categories,
however meeting the criteria as described above, and making a major contribution
to the field of metalsmithing.
NOTE: The
selection committee reserves the right to change the category of a nominee if
they judge it to be appropriate and
beneficial to the nominee. Governmental entities are not eligible for nomination.
Nominations must be:
1.
Typed, double-spaced, complete and specific.
2.
Be postmarked no later than July 1, 2007
3. Contain information on the
following areas:
(a)
In your own words explain why you
think nominee should receive this award, including greatest
accomplishments and contribution to the arts.
(b) Cite examples of support or leadership provided to
the art community,
including innovative or creative events, programs or materials that the nominee has been involved with or developed, volunteer efforts, financial contributions, honors, awards, etc. Please include dates, if possible.
4. Submitted
with original and seven (7) copies
for the selection committee.
Additional material such
as news articles, reviews, etc. is recommended.
For questions or further
information, contact: Jean Marie DeSpiegler, Executive Director
(727)
822-7872 ext.28
Email: fsg1@verizon.net
Nomination
Category:
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Artist
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Arts
Educator
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Arts
Patron
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Business
Patron
Nominee
(s):
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Address:
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Nominator
(s): _________________________________________________
Address:
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To: Florida Society of Goldsmiths
719 Central Ave.