Prince Rupert Community Arts Council Awards
Award Intake Currently Closed
The Prince Rupert Community Arts Council Awards are open to practicing artists from our region as a way of showing local support and recognition for the community of artists that enrich our local cultural opportunities and experience. Awards are open to residents of Prince Rupert and surrounding communities – including Port Edward, Metlakatla, Kitkatla, Lax Kw’alaams, Hartley Bay, Dodge Cove, Oona River, Hunt’s Inlet, etc. but not including Haida Gwaii, the Nass Valley or Terrace.
At this bi-annual event, two PRCAC Awards of $1000 will be awarded to outstanding artists of any genre who make some or all of their income through their art. Nominations open June and close in September every two years, with the next intake occurring in 2026. Anyone can nominate an artist by sending the artist’s NAME, ART GENRE, EMAIL – and a paragraph outlining why the nominator believes the nominee should receive an award, to [email protected]
2023-2024 Award Nominees + Winners
Kelli Clifton - Winner
Russell Mather - Winner
Sandra Cummings - Nominee
Karen Buchanan - Nominee
Kristen Mckay - Nominee
For videos highlighting each of the above talented artists, follow the link below.
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
If you have any questions about the process feel free to send us an email at [email protected]
The Prince Rupert Community Arts Council Awards are open to practicing artists from our region as a way of showing local support and recognition for the community of artists that enrich our local cultural opportunities and experience. Awards are open to residents of Prince Rupert and surrounding communities – including Port Edward, Metlakatla, Kitkatla, Lax Kw’alaams, Hartley Bay, Dodge Cove, Oona River, Hunt’s Inlet, etc. but not including Haida Gwaii, the Nass Valley or Terrace.
At this bi-annual event, two PRCAC Awards of $1000 will be awarded to outstanding artists of any genre who make some or all of their income through their art. Nominations open June and close in September every two years, with the next intake occurring in 2026. Anyone can nominate an artist by sending the artist’s NAME, ART GENRE, EMAIL – and a paragraph outlining why the nominator believes the nominee should receive an award, to [email protected]
2023-2024 Award Nominees + Winners
Kelli Clifton - Winner
Russell Mather - Winner
Sandra Cummings - Nominee
Karen Buchanan - Nominee
Kristen Mckay - Nominee
For videos highlighting each of the above talented artists, follow the link below.
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
If you have any questions about the process feel free to send us an email at [email protected]
