Haven Allen Artist of the Year Award

NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN FOR THE 2023 ARTIST OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Art Spark Texas is excited to announce that the 2023 Art Spark Texas Artists of the Year Award Nominations are now open!

Art Spark Texas annually honors artists in the field of visual art, dance, music, performance, craft, media and writing. Each year, awards are given to Texas artists who embody the spirit and vision of Art Spark Texas, and who challenge the perceptions of how people contribute by demonstrating artistic excellence or demonstrating a substantial body of work, or by leading the way as a community catalyst for change through their artistry.

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colorful glass spiral with plaque underneath reading Haven Allen Artist of the Year Joan Fabian 2018

Award Descriptions

Nominating Categories:

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Rules and Eligibility

Who is eligible to submit a nomination for an award? 
Anyone can nominate. We also welcome self-nominations and encourage you to nominate someone you know!

Who is eligible to receive an award?
Award nominees are not required to be affiliated with Art Spark Texas. Eligibility includes all artists with disabilities, who live or work in Texas, ages 16 and up. Visual art, 2D and 3D, media, dance, music, drama, poetry, literature, video, and photography (to name a few) are all welcome. Art Spark Texas staff and Board members are not eligible to receive awards. See award descriptions below for specific eligibility.

How will the awardee be selected?
A panel of judges will jury the nominations. The judges will review nominations based on each nominee’s eligibility and the nominee's contribution to the arts. The winner will exhibit the guidelines described in each awards’ criteria. Review the award descriptions below to learn more about the specific selection method.

What do the awardees receive?
Awardees will receive an honorarium, custom plaque commemorating artistic achievement, recognition as a featured artist on the Art Spark Texas' website and social media, and an invitation to attend our annual event as a guest of honor to be publicly recognized for their achievements.

Become a 2023 Artist of the Year Awards Sponsor!
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Past Honorees

HAVEN ALLEN ARTIST OF THE YEAR AWARD

Kemi Yemi-Ese, 2022

Joan Lawson, 2021

Robert Kelley, 2020

Randy Souders, 2019

Joan Fabian, 2018

SPARK AWARD

Samuel Eiler, 2022

Ryan Schmidt, 2021

Josh Pflueger, 2020

Brandon Lack, 2019

Jordana Gerlach, 2018

DIRECTOR’S COMMENDATION AWARD

Judith Miller, 2022

Maria R. Pérez, 2021

Adam Farris, 2020

Susan Beattie, 2019

Jackson Sutton, 2018

LYNN MARIE JOHNSON MEDIA ARTS AWARD

Thor’Oakley Armbruster, 2022

Miguel Hernandez (DJ MIK ONE), 2021

Tom Olin, 2020

Gene Rodgers and Dave Dauber, 2019

GLORIA BOND CREATIVE AGING AWARD

Pat Falconer, 2022

Gary Bachers, 2021

Gary Flemmons, 2020

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