Who inspires you? Who deserves to be commemorated as a cultural builder and hero?
Now is your chance to celebrate that person by nominating them for a spot on the C-K Arts and Culture Heroes Wall of Fame.
Spearheaded by the Chatham-Kent Arts & Culture Network (CKACN), the award is heading into its fourth year. It recognizes the impact Chatham-Kent locals have had on global arts and culture.
CKACN chair Laurie Langford said people are “amazed” by the world-renowned people who hail from Chatham-Kent.
She names author Robertson Davies, country superstar Michelle Wright and Canadian folk icon Sylvia Tyson as three C-K creators who have made a lasting impact.
“They’re just the tip of the iceberg,” said Langford in a media release. “The 35 people on the Arts and Culture Heroes Wall of Fame have shaped this region and Canada’s cultural identity as arts practitioners, teachers, mentors and builders. They’re part of the reason why C-K has a deep and vibrant cultural life, rich with music, visual art, dance, performance, and writing.”
The C-K Heroes Selection Committee welcomes nominations from the general public, and the form can be accessed online. Nominations will be accepted until June 15.
Selection committee chair James Snyder said the network is looking for individuals and groups across six artistic disciplines, including dance, literacy arts, music, theatre arts, visual arts and cultural builders.
This year will see six living individuals – one from each of the six categories – plus two legacy inductees honoured.
The awards gala will be held at the Chatham Cultural Centre Oct. 23.
