Public radio from Western Michigan University 102.1 NPR News | 89.9 Classical WMUK
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
Conversations with creators and organizers of the arts scene in West Michigan, hosted by Cara Lieurance

Oct 1 is the deadline for the community arts awards noms. Here’s a guide to the process

Community Arts Award appeal for nominations graphic
Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo
Community Arts Award appeal for nominations graphic
Kim Shaw, Programs Director of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo
Kim Shaw
Kim Shaw, Programs Director of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo

The Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo established a tradition of recognizing individuals for their achievements and support of the arts in 1985. Seeking nominations for the 2024 awards, programs director Kim Shaw joins Cara Lieurance to explain how the nomination process works and the variety of awards categories that are available. Lieurance, both an arts award recipient and a nominator, shares her suggestions for putting together a nomination.

More information, and the online nomination form is at the Arts Council website.

Cara Lieurance is the local host of NPR's All Things Considered on 1021 WMUK and covers local arts & culture on Let's Hear It on 89.9 Classical WMUK weekday mornings at 10 - 11 am.