LITTLE ROCK -- The Arkansas Arts Council is seeking nominations for the 2015 Arkansas Living Treasure.
Deadline for nominations is Nov. 14.
The Arkansas Living Treasure annually honors an Arkansan who is outstanding in the creation of a traditional craft and has significantly contributed to the preservation of the art form.
Nominations can include artists who work in traditional craft forms, such as weaving, broom making, leather working, metalsmithing and wood carving, toy making and doll making.
An independent panel of practicing craft artists and professionals in the fields of craft and folk art will select the recipient based on the following criteria: quality of work, community outreach and total contribution to the field of traditional crafts.
The honoree will be recognized at a reception in May during Arkansas Heritage Month.
Nomination forms are available at http://www.arkansasarts.org or by calling 501-324-9766.
Call Robin Muse McClea, artist services program manager, at 501-324-9348 for more information.
Entertainment on 09/17/2014