discipline prize

Celebrating Excellence in the Arts

The Discipline Prizes celebrate and honor outstanding achievements in the arts, recognizing artists who demonstrate exceptional talent and dedication in their respective fields. These awards highlight the significant contributions of artists to the cultural landscape of Northeast Ohio. By acknowledging excellence across the diverse disciplines of  Visual Art, Literature, Music, Design, and Theater and Dance, the Discipline Prizes aim to support and elevate the region’s vibrant artistic community.

Career Levels

Applicants will be placed into career levels based on the following requirements:

Emerging Artist Award

The candidate currently resides in Northeast Ohio, showcasing notable accomplishments and significant work projects while demonstrating considerable potential for advancing their artistic career.

Mid-Career Artist Award

The candidate currently lives or has previously lived in Northeast Ohio and has garnered recognition at both regional and national levels for their work.

Lifetime Achievement Award

The candidate has worked or has been influential in the Northeast Ohio region over a period of decades and who’s artistic achievements have brought distinction to the artist individually and to the region as a whole.