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Final reminder: the deadline to submit your proposal to design the 2026 Governor's Awards for the Arts and Humanities award is almost here! Proposal deadline: June 26 We're looking for a Georgia artist to create one-of-a-kind pieces honoring excellence in the arts and humanities. Don't miss the chance to have your work presented at this signature cultural celebration. Submit your RFP here: https://georgia.org/ArtsGovAwards

ARTIST OPPORTUNITY: Create this year's Governor's Awards for the Arts and Humanities award! We're seeking a Georgia artist to create this year's award honoring outstanding contributions to Georgia's cultural life. Submission deadline: June 26 Awards due: Early September Past award media have included ceramics, glass, wood, metal, fiber arts, and mixed media. Get RFP details are linked in our bio!

Do you know an artist, performer, writer, designer, donor, board member, educator, or community leader making an impact through the arts in Georgia? We want to celebrate them! Nominations for the Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities are open through June 26. Help us recognize the individuals strengthening Georgia’s creative and cultural communities. To nominate, click the link in our bio! Pictured: 2025 Governor’s Awards honoree Union County Historical Society. Photo credit: jm photographics

ATTENTION ARTISTS! Submit your RFP to design awards by June 26. The Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities recognize outstanding individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the cultural life of Georgia. We are looking for a Georgia-based artist to create an award that reflects the significance of these achievements. Previous awards have included ceramics, metal, wood, glass, photography, woven materials, and mixed media. All awards must deliver to Georgia Council of the Arts in September. Have a unique idea? RFP details are available in our bio! Pictured: 2022 award created by James Downey.

Nominations are being accepted for the 2026 Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities! We’re looking for individuals and organizations making an impact across Georgia, from rising leaders and new initiatives to longtime champions and lifetime achievements. Click the link in our bio to learn more and submit a nomination! Pictured: 2022 Governor's Awards honoree Lyrika Holmes. Photo credit: jm photographics

Attention Georgia-based artists! We’re looking for one artist to create 10 unique awards to be presented to the recipients of the Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities this fall. The awards recognize outstanding individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to cultural life in Georgia. Previous awards have included ceramics, metal, wood, glass, photography, woven materials, and mixed media. All awards must be delivered in September. Deadline for entry is June 26. For RFP details, click the link in our bio! Pictured: 2025 award created by Etienné Jackson

The performing arts bring stories to life while building confidence, discipline, and connection. These Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities honorees from 2025 show what that looks like in practice. Their work creates space for people to express themselves and engage with their communities in meaningful ways. Whether it’s supporting young artists or recognizing excellence across the state, they’re helping the arts stay present and relevant in everyday life. Click the link in our bio to see how these honorees are making an impact.

These honorees for the 2025 Governor's Awards for the Arts and Humanities demonstrate how musical leadership and excellence extend beyond the stage, enriching education, expanding access to the arts, and strengthening Georgia’s cultural landscape. Their work shows how music can inspire belonging, creativity, and economic activity in communities across the state. Learn more at link in bio.

Cultural preservation keeps communities connected to their history while creating space for future generations to learn and grow. This group of honorees for the Governor's Awards for Arts and Humanities illustrates how safeguarding stories, traditions, and places strengthens local identity and fuels community pride across Georgia. Through education, stewardship, and public engagement, their work ensures that Georgia’s cultural heritage remains a living, shared resource. Tap the link in our bio to explore their stories

The arts bring people together, tell our stories, and help communities thrive. This recap from the 2025 Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities highlights the voices, performances, and leaders who are using creativity to make a lasting impact across Georgia. From cultural preservation to community development, these honorees show what’s possible when the arts are valued as essential to growth and connection. Watch the highlights and celebrate their work.

Join us in celebrating the 2025 Governor's Awards for the Arts and Humanities! This year's recipients are shaping Georgia's creative future, advancing the arts, preserving history, and enriching communities from the mountains to the coast. Learn about this year's honorees by clicking the link in our bio.

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