Nominations are now being sought for the Governor's Awards for the Arts 2008
which will be presented by Governor Timothy M. Kaine in September. The
Awards, which have been presented only three times in Virginia, recognize
outstanding lifetime achievement by Virginia artists, arts organization and
those who support and encourage the arts. Nominated by the Arts Council of
the Twin Counties, one of nine statewide awards was presented to the Galax
Moose Lodge/Old Fiddler's Convention in 2000.
Penelope Moseley of the Big Blue Magazine and former director of the Arts
Council of the Twin Counties will serve as Area Coordinator for Carroll,
Grayson and Wythe Counties and the City of Galax.
The Governor's Awards are administered by the Virginians for the Arts
Foundation and former First Lady of Virginia Jeannie Baliles is serving as
the State Chair. "While the Governor's Awards spotlight the creative spirit
throughout the Commonwealth, they also provide an opportunity to demonstrate
how the arts contribute to the quality of life in our individual
communities," said Penelope. Our area is rich in the cultural arts, and I
am honored to be asked to serve on this important program that recognizes
their significance."
Nominations may be made by anyone in the Commonwealth and must be sent or
e-mailed to the Virginia Commission for the Arts no later than May 15, 2008.
Forms are available online at
http://www.arts.virginia.gov or from penny@bigbluemag.com, 151 S. Main Street, Hillsville. Nominees must be native Virginians or current
residents; businesses and organizations must currently operate in the state.