9/30/2026 - Artist of the Year Nominations until September 30, 2026 The Southbury Arts and Culture Alliance (SACA) announces that applications are now being accepted for the 2026 “Artist of the Year” award. This award was created to celebrate and elevate the diverse talents of our local artists, from painters and potters to carvers, quilters, poets, and musicians. Who can be nominated?* Artists of any type who have lived or worked in Southbury or bordering towns for at least one year and have done a show, class, or event in the arts locally in the past year. The artist's work should be creative, original, and show a high level of technical skill. The artist's work should engage with and enrich the community, whether through interactive projects, educational initiatives, cultural activities, or social commentary. Anyone in town can nominate an artist. Artists can also nominate themselves. All nominations must be received by September 30, 2026. The nomination form is available at: https://www.southburyartsandculturealliance.org. *Acceptance of a nomination is at the sole discretion of SACA. SACA’s 2026 Artist of the Year Ceremony Archives
The Southbury Arts and Culture Alliance (SACA) announces that applications are now being accepted for the 2026 “Artist of the Year” award.
This award was created to celebrate and elevate the diverse talents of our local artists, from painters and potters to carvers, quilters, poets, and musicians.
Who can be nominated?*
Anyone in town can nominate an artist. Artists can also nominate themselves.
All nominations must be received by September 30, 2026.
The nomination form is available at: https://www.southburyartsandculturealliance.org.
*Acceptance of a nomination is at the sole discretion of SACA.
SACA’s 2026 Artist of the Year Ceremony