The City of San Marcos is seeking nominations for artists, arts, and cultural organizations, community members and businesses, students and friends of the City who have contributed substantially to the cultural and artistic life of the community.
The purpose of the award is to recognize outstanding support and enhancement of the arts and cultural life of San Marcos, to recognize the important contributions of artists and arts organizations to the quality of life and economic vitality of the community, and to encourage volunteerism and business participation with local arts organizations.
Past recipients include: Dr. Arlis Hiebert, Linda Kelsey-Jones, Ophelia Vasquez-Philo, Kent Finlay, Kyle Mylius, Jerry Touchstone Kimmel, Ron and Marie Jaeger, Deanna Badgett, and Billi London-Gray.
Criteria for selection include:
A) Has provided an art form for public enjoyment and or participation.
B) Has expanded opportunities for artists to create and/or show/perform their work.
C) Has strengthened the role of the arts, encouraged learning in the arts and/or promoted continuing arts education programs.
D) Has broadened public awareness of the availability, excellence, and diversity of the arts in the community.
E) Any achievement that has contributed to the development of community participation in and awareness of the arts in San Marcos.
Nomination forms are available online at www.sanmarcostx.gov/arts or in person at the Grant Harris Building, 401 E. Hopkins St. San Marcos, TX 78666. The deadline for nominations is Monday, Aug. 17 at 5 p.m.
For more information, contact Lisa Morris, Recreation Programs Manager at lmorris@sanmarcostx.gov or the San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department at 512.393.8400.