2026 Nomination Guidelines & Submission

This award seeks to recognize and support creators and makers who demonstrate a high level of artistry and innovation, as well as inspire others, bring people together, and help grow the arts in greater Southbury area. By showing off the work of exceptional artists, SACA hopes to support more great art in the future.

Deadline:

• All nominations must be received by September 30, 2026.

• The celebration and awards ceremony will be on November XX, 2026.

Who Can Be Nominated?

• Artists who have lived or worked in Southbury or its bordering towns (Bridgewater, Middlebury, Newtown, Oxford, Roxbury, and Woodbury) for at least one year may be nominated.

• The artist should have done something in the arts locally in the past year, such as a show, a class, or an event.

• Anyone in town can nominate an artist. Artists can also nominate themselves.

• Any type of artist can be nominated, including visual (painters, illustrators, graphic artists, fiber artists), performing (musicians, dancers, singers), and literary (poets, writers, story-tellers) artists.

• The artist’s work should be creative, original, and show a high level of technical skill.

• The artist’s work should also engage with and enrich the community, whether through interactive projects, educational initiatives, cultural activities, or social commentary.