5. Quest Theatre Nominator –
Telus Communications
Arts help communities to thrive by exposing
their audiences to innovation and new
thought. They are a source of civic pride
that we embrace.
9. Litfest Nominator – Winter
Light
Professional arts managers forge links
between artist and audience, between
event and community. They are often the
unacknowledged and unsung heroes of
the arts world.
11. Litfest Nominator –
Audrey’s Books
The Arts are vital to our Alberta communities
as they provide a wonderful enhancement
to our daily lives and as well as providing
a myriad of opportunities to reflect on our
place and purpose in this world.
15. Calgary Arts Academy
Nominator – ATB Financial
The arts help foster creativity among the
general population and creativity is the
new currency of the economy that fosters
innovation and new ideas.
17. Calgary Arts Academy
Nominator – Calgary Stampede
The evolution of Arts management has been
critical in a society concerned with
performance and exhibition and
experience has allowed the Arts in Alberta
to flourish in a business environment. .
21. Honens Nominator –
Enbridge, Inc.
Investing in the Arts means investing in our
well-being. The Arts contribute to an active
democracy that connects participants and
audience members in engaged dialogue.
25. Azimuth Nominator – Realtors’
Association of Edmonton
The Arts are an eco-system that serve as the
research and development sector of society.
Artists’ involvement in exciting, provocative
and risky activities provide more return on a
small investment that enhances our
communities, than most.
29. Edmonton Folk Music
Festival Nominator -
Rileys
A healthy society will always have a strong and
vibrant arts community that challenges,
informs and entertains and in so doing
enriches the lives of everyone.
