Nominate an outstanding emerging jazz artist

Nominations are now open for the 2018 Toronto Arts Foundation Emerging Jazz Artist Award.

TORONTO, December 12, 2017 – Nominations are now open for the 2018 Toronto Arts Foundation Emerging Jazz Artist Award. The Award furthers the career of an outstanding emerging jazz artist and is intended to support the pre-production, production and/or recording of original music composed by the recipient. The Award is a $10,000 cash prize. Finalists receive $1,000.

The Emerging Jazz Artist Award was established in 2014 through the generous donation of Cheryl and Manuel Buchwald, and has since been awarded to outstanding emerging jazz artists who are contributing significantly to arts and culture in Toronto. Past recipients include:

2017: Larnell Lewis, drummer, composer, producer, educator and clinician
2016: Amanda Tosoff, pianist and composer
2015: Justin Gray, bassist, composer and producer
2014: Chelsea McBride, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, composer and band leader 
 

As a creative person you have a lot of dreams of things you would like to do, and finances often stop them. I often dream and dream big. An award like this makes those dreams possible.

Larnell Lewis, 2017 Emerging Jazz Artist Award Recipient


Eligible candidates are professional artists 35 years of age or younger. Students are not eligible for consideration.

Members of the arts community and general public are invited to submit names of individuals to be considered by the jury. Individuals may nominate themselves. All nominations will be submitted online through the Toronto Arts Foundation Nomination Portal. An artist biography, nomination rationale and support material must be included in the application.

Nominations are now open and will be accepted until February 5, 2018 at 11:59 pm EST.

Visit our website to view eligibility guidelines, and to nominate: http://bit.ly/2BArM19

Help further the career of an outstanding emerging jazz artist by nominating someone today. 

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About Toronto Arts Foundation
Toronto Arts Foundation is a charitable organization that sparks creative connections, spotlights artistic excellence, and supports vibrant cultural growth throughout our diverse city, through private sector investment. To learn more or to make a donation, visit torontoartsfoundation.org.

Contact information:
For questions about eligibility for the Emerging Jazz Artist Award, please contact: Christy DiFelice, Music Officer, Toronto Arts Council at christy@torontoartscouncil.org or at 416-392-6802 x 202

For general questions, please contact: Jennifer Green, Philanthropy & Programs Director, Toronto Arts Foundation at jennifer@torontoarts.org or at 416-392-6802 x 207