Arts and creativity strengthen Indiana’s people and places.
To recognize outstanding achievement and contributions to arts and creativity in Indiana, the Office of the Governor with the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) present the Governor’s Arts Awards, the highest honor the state gives in the arts. These awards honor those who maximize their roles as innovators, supporters and advocates to grow arts and creativity on the state or national level.
The IAC coordinates the presentation of the Governor’s Arts Awards. The Commission solicits nominations for award recipients and coordinates the selection process, and the awards are presented by the Governor and First Lady of Indiana.
- About the Nomination Process
The Governor’s Arts Award (GAA) Selection Committee is responsible for the review of award nominations, and the selection of recipients and award alternates. Anyone may make a GAA nomination, including IAC commissioners, staff, and planning committee members provided the nomination follows all guidelines stipulated in the nomination form. These individuals should restrict their involvement in consideration of that specific nominee to only answering questions that may assist the committee in its review process. All committee members are eligible to vote on all nominees; including those they may have submitted for nomination.
2023 nominations are being accepted until May 7th, 2023. Read the full Call for Nominations.
- Eligibility
The Governor’s Arts Awards are open to any individual, group, organization, business or community that has made a significant contribution to or positive impact on the growth, awareness, and strength of the arts in Indiana. Individuals nominated for the award must be, or have been residents of the State of Indiana. Organizations and businesses nominated for the award must either have headquarters or operations in Indiana. Current members and staff of the Indiana Arts Commission, members of the awards selection committee, and their families are not eligible to receive a Governor’s Arts Award or create the award.
- Award Design and Production
The Indiana Arts Commission solicits Statements of Qualification for the Award Design and Production of the 2023 Indiana Governor’s Arts Awards. A submittal of a Statement of Qualification does not guarantee that the Artist or Creative Team will be contracted to perform any services but only serves as a notice to the Indiana Arts Commission that the Artist or Creative Team desires to be considered.
The deadline to submit a proposal is May 14th, 2023. Read the full Request for Qualifications.
- Filming and Production Services
To recognize outstanding achievements and contributions to arts and creativity in Indiana, the Office of the Governor with the Indiana Arts Commission presents the Governor’s Awards for the Arts, the highest honor the state gives in the arts.
These awards honor those who maximize their roles as innovators, supporters, and advocates to grow arts and creativity on the state or national level.
The IAC coordinates the presentation of the Governor’s Arts Awards. The Commission solicits nominations for award recipients and coordinates the selection process, and the awards are presented by the Governor and First Lady of Indiana. The five recipients of the 2023 Governor’s Arts Awards will be profiled in a short film about their work in the arts and receive a custom work of art by an Indiana artist.
The Indiana Arts Commission solicits Statements of Qualification for Filming and Production Services for the 2023 Indiana Governor’s Arts Awards. A submittal of a Statement of Qualification does not guarantee that the Artist or Creative Team will be contracted to perform any services but only serves as a notice to the Indiana Arts Commission that the Artist or Creative Team desires to be considered.
The deadline to submit a proposal via email is May 14th, 2023. Read the full Request for Qualifications.
- Contact
Connie Brahm
Marketing and Communications Director
Indiana Arts Commissioncbrahm@iac.in.gov
The Indiana Governor's Arts Awards are produced by the Indiana Arts Commission, which receives support from the Indiana General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Indiana Governor's Arts Awards are presented in partnership with the Office of the Governor.