Sedona AZ (May 20, 2011) – The City of Sedona Arts and Culture Commission is pleased to announce the Call for Nominations for the Fourth Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards which each year honor individuals, organizations, and businesses that have made outstanding contributions to the success of the arts in Sedona.

Nominations must be received or postmarked by Monday, August 1, 2011.

There are four nomination categories including Individual, Organization/Business, Lifetime Achievement, and Education. 

The first two categories are for an individual, organization, gallery or other business who has made a significant contribution to the advancement, preservation or accessibility of the arts in Sedona, or who has demonstrated leadership in advancing the arts through advocacy, promotion, creativity, and innovation in development of the arts in Sedona.

The category of Lifetime Achievement is for an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in advancing and supporting the arts and/or artists in Sedona over a significant number of years.

The Education category is for an individual, organization, gallery or other business that has made significant contribution to the advancement or accessibility of arts education in the greater Sedona area, or demonstrated leadership in advancing arts education through advocacy, promotion, creativity, and innovation in the development of programs or venues in the greater Sedona area.

Each recipient will be honored and receive an award at the fourth annual Mayor’s Arts Awards ceremony to be held in November at Los Abrigados Resort and Spa sponsored by Diamond Resorts International.

If you would like to receive an application for nomination, contact Ginger Wolstencroft, Sedona Arts and Culture division, at 928-204-7119 or email gwolstencroft@SedonaAZ.gov.