ACC Presentations 08-21-23
Arts and Culture
Commission Special
Meeting
August 21, 2023
Presentations
Item 2
2023 Artist Award Program
and Theme for Young
Artist Awards
Arts and Culture Commission
2023 Artist Award Program
August 21, 2023
Agenda
•Background
•Artist Award Categories
•Art Types
•Application Requirements
•Timeline
•Next Steps
Background
•Program started in 1988
•Recognition of Artists in Cupertino
Artist Award Categories
•Distinguished Artist
•Emerging Artist
•Young Artist
•Group A (6 to10 years old)
•Group B (11 to 14 years old)
Art Types
•Visual Arts (Photography, sculpture,
architecture)
•Young Artist Award Category focuses on
Visual Arts Only
•Performing Arts (Dance, music, theatre)
•Literary Arts (Poetry, essay writing)
•Digital Arts (Film, video)
Application Requirements
Distinguished/Emerging Artist Application
•Online Application
•Personal Statement
•One Letter of Endorsement and/or Support
•Digital Portfolio
•Resume and Exhibition Record (if any)
Young Artist Application
•Online Application and Artwork Entry
2023 Timeline
Discuss Outreach Plan
Finalize Young Artist
Award Theme
July
Commissioners Begin
Outreach
August
Applications Open
September 1
September
Applications Close
October 1
October
Commissioners
Evaluate and Select
Award Winners
November
Commission Presents
Awards at the January
Arts and Culture
Commission Meeting
January
Next Steps
Finalize 2023 Young Artist Award Theme
•Examples from Previous Years:
•Your Vision for the Future of Cupertino
•Your Dreams for the Future
•A Day Without Screen Time
•What Makes Me Smile
•The Year 2020 – The New Normal
Arts and Culture Commission
2023 Artist Award Program
August 21, 2023