Author: AAWR Admin

Everything’s new for Arts Awards Waterloo Region For almost three decades, the Arts Awards Waterloo Region have been honouring artists, musicians, writers, event organizers, volunteers, supporters – in fact, dozens of people across the entire spectrum of the arts. But in 2017, the long-term board members realized that some major revamping was necessary. That launched an intensive project to re-create Arts Awards Waterloo Region. In 2019 and onwards, we implemented a new process. A key change has to do with … Read More

If you are a member of the media, you have the power to share information and shape conversations about our Region’s vibrant and diverse arts scene. News stories can affect the way people think about the arts, the impact of the arts in the community and their knowledge of local art events or activities. The news can also provide information on local artists and their work. Are you… Looking to learn more about our upcoming Arts Awards event? Working on … Read More

On Saturday April 28th, we cordially invite all artists, creators, investors, and community members to share their voices on the best way to honour the arts in Waterloo Region. For 29 years, Arts Awards Waterloo Region has celebrated the diversity of talent, skill, and achievement this community is home to. Now we want to hear from you. Community consultations will take place in three different sessions across the Region, you are free to attend one or all of the sessions. … Read More

KITCHENER, Ontario (October 31, 2017) — As part of its strategic planning process announced earlier this year, Arts Awards Waterloo Region has retained Janis A. Barlow & Associates to assist the Arts Awards Board of Directors as it pursues this important work. The scope of Janis A. Barlow & Associates’ involvement will include conducting a series of interviews with arts practitioners and organizations, three community consultations which will be held respectively in Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge and a survey of … Read More

Statement on Strategic Planning Arts Awards Waterloo Region (AAWR) is a non-profit arts organization whose purpose is to recognize honour and celebrate the arts sector in a meaningful way that highlights and showcases creativity in the Region of Waterloo. We have celebrated excellence in the arts and arts organizations for the past 28 years with annual public nominations, independent juried adjudication and gala events to recognize artists and present awards. The organization expanded by electing a new Board of Directors … Read More