Triangle Community Foundation
It is well recognized that the arts enhance the quality of community life. It is less noted, however, that individual artists, both through their art and through their participation in the community, also enrich the quality of public discussion, add deeper perspective to individual lives, and raise the overall level of community experience.
The Kathryn H. Wallace Award for Artists in Community Service was created by Kathryn H. Wallace, Contributions Officer at GlaxoSmithKline from 1987 until her death in August 1991 and a longtime community volunteer in the arts. This award is given annually to recognize an individual practicing artist residing in Wake, Durham, Orange, or Chatham County who has made a significant contribution to the Triangle community.
It is anticipated that the forms of community service provided by the award recipients will be as varied as the artists and the art forms themselves. For some, service may be participation in organizations promoting artists or the arts. For others, service may be in the form of education; involvement in the public schools, teaching arts classes, individual tutoring, or art appreciation, for example. For yet others, it may be creation of a piece of art or a performance that enhances the life of the Triangle and is accessible to all members of the community. The common thread is that the community is in some way enriched by the artist’s service.
Ms. Wallace maintained a deep belief that individuals, corporations, and society as a whole should support the work of individual artists. Throughout history even some of the greatest artists have been unable to support themselves through their artwork alone. The Kathryn H. Wallace Award for Artists in Community Service grows out of her commitment to recognizing and supporting the contributions that individual artists make to society.
-Practicing artist in Durham, Wake, Orange, or Chatham County
-Demonstrate significant contribution to the community
The use of the $800 monetary award is at the complete discretion of the recipient. Recipients are asked to report to the Foundation on the use of their funds, and it is hoped that recipients will continue and even expand their service to the community upon receiving the award. In addition, award recipients will receive a lithograph of an Edith London collage that commemorates the creation of the award.
Nominations are welcomed from local artists or from individuals in the community on behalf of a practicing artist. All nominations must be postmarked on or before March 15. The award decision will be announced in late May. Nomination forms can be downloaded here.
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