Finalists announced for Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Awards

ArtsNL has announced the finalists for the 40th annual Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Awards.

This annual event is a celebration of the arts in Newfoundland and Labrador. Artists of all disciplines are recognized through the presentation of six awards.

Patron of the Arts Award – Recognizes a person, business, or organization that has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to the arts in Newfoundland and Labrador through innovative, community, or sustained support of artistic activity. The finalists are:

• Business and Arts NL

• Perfect Day

• Greg Smith

Emerging Artist Award – Recognizes new and undisputed talent. It is awarded to an emerging artist, group, or arts organization that has earned significant recognition for their professional artistic practice. The finalists are:

• Melissa Francis

• Matt Perrier

• Brianna Russell

Arts in Education Award – Recognizes an artist who has made an outstanding contribution to arts in education in Newfoundland and Labrador over a number of years. The finalists are:

• Sherry Crowley

• Meghan Herder

• Jamie Miller

Hall of Honour Award – Recognizes a person, group, or organization that has made a distinguished lifetime contribution to the cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. The finalists are:

• Tim Borlase

• The Ennis Sisters

• Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra

Artist Achievement Award – Given annually to a practicing artist who has made an outstanding contribution to the cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador over a number of years. The finalists are:

• Gary Collins

• Toby Rabinowitz

• Nelson White

Artist of the Year Award – Recognizes the art or activity of a person, group, or organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador in 2024. The finalists are:

• April Allen

• Sharon King-Campbell

• Melissa Tremblett

The recipients will be announced during an awards ceremony at Government House on December 9. Finalists will receive an email invitation with further details.