Artist and Arts Business Recognition

Oftentimes artists, as well as those who run arts-based businesses and nonprofit organizations, can be bashful about what they do for a living. Although it takes a fair amount of self confidence to persevere as an artist, most who do so are not in need of personal accolades or the approval of outsiders. Artists do what they do because it is their calling and they will do anything it takes to ensure that they have an outlet for their creativity.

With that in mind, if you know of a creative professional or arts based business that has shown proven success merging creativity and business skills, consider giving them a little nudge and nominating them for the 2011 COSE Arts Business and Innovation Awards. The mission of the Awards is to recognize those doing high quality work using sound business practices. The arts and culture sector is an important part of our regional economy, and this program is a way to give a voice to those working in the sector.

There are four award categories, and the top winner in each category will receive $1,000 cash, as well as other forms of business support.    The deadline for nominations and applications is Friday, March 4 at 5:00 pm, so please visit the COSE Arts Web siteand nominate a deserving creative professional today!