How to nominate an artist
1. identify
Identify an artist who you feel exemplifies the spirit of this award — and contact the artist to confirm their interest in the award.
2. nominate
Using the nomination form, linked above when the nomination window is open, briefly write the contributions the artist has made to his or her community. The nominator is encouraged to work collaboratively with their nominee to complete all nomination and application materials. Before nominating a culture bearer, we strongly encourage the nominator to contact the nominee in advance to fully discuss the guidelines and process of the Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Awards.
csa eligibility
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Nominees must be practicing Native artists who have demonstrated a lifetime of commitment to their art, engaging in their work for at least 10 years.
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Nominees must be an enrolled member, orprovide proof of lineal descendancy of, a U.S. federally recognized tribe, a state-recognized tribe, or be an Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian.
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The award is open to artists of any medium, from visual to performing to literary, in both traditional and contemporary forms.
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Self-nominations are not accepted.
3. Apply
After nominations close, application forms are sent to both the artist/nominee and nominator if the nomination has been selected to move forward in the application process.
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faq
Who can submit a nomination?
Anyone can nominate a Native artist for the Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Awards. Nominators tend to be students, mentees, colleagues, and tribal elders who have recognized these exceptional artists for knowing themselves, honoring others, and sustaining spirit in their own communities.
Can a nominator help the CSA applicant?
The nominator is encouraged to work collaboratively with their nominee to complete all application materials.
Can I nominate myself for a CSA?
No, self-nominations are not accepted for the Community Spirit Award.