Hello, Moscow Arts Community – 

It is time to recognize artistic greatness! The biannual Mayor’s Arts Awards is coming up this year and we are eager to hear about artists in all media who contribute to Moscow arts and culture. Don’t forget all the amazingly creative businesses, educators, and arts advocates – there’s an opportunity to recognize all kinds of folks at this event.

The Mayor’s Arts Awards recognize individuals and organizations who have shown substantial support of and excellence in the arts. The event is biennial, with a nomination and selection process facilitated by City of Moscow Arts staff and members of the Moscow Arts Commission and finalized by the Mayor. Award recipients will be honored in online promotions and an awards ceremony on November 5, 2026. 

Individuals, students, businesses, and organizations that are makers of or advocates for the arts are eligible. Awards may be given based on excellence in all media for art-making, including the literary, performing, culinary, and visual arts. Nominees should be those individuals or organizations that have made a significant contribution to the arts and cultural climate of the City of Moscow through distinguished support and service or creative accomplishments. 

Nominations are being accepted for the following award categories:

  • Individual Excellence in the Arts
  • Arts Advocacy
  • Outstanding Achievement in Arts Education
  • Youth Excellence in the Arts
  • Outstanding College or University Students in the Arts
  • Outstanding Contributions as a Business, Club, or Non-profit Organization
  • Lifetime Achievement in the Arts

All nominations must be submitted via Submittable: https://moscowarts.submittable.com/submit. 
No emailed or paper nominations will be reviewed. 

More information about the program, including a list of past award recipients, is available here:  https://www.ci.moscow.id.us/215/Mayors-Arts-Awards

The mission of the Moscow Arts Commission is to enrich the community by celebrating and cultivating the expression of all forms of art and culture.

City of Moscow Arts Department

206 E Third Street Moscow, ID 83843
https://www.ci.moscow.id.us/186/Arts


Megan Cherry, Arts Manager
(208) 883-7036
mcherry@ci.moscow.id.us