Nominations are now open for Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center annual Awards of Excellence. The awards, established in 2009, recognize “leadership and meaningful contributions in the Latino/a/e/x cultural arts,” according to a press release from the city. “Individuals or groups from any artistic discipline whose work has made a significant impact to the Latino/a/e/x cultural arts of Austin or the Greater Austin Metropolitan Area may be nominated. No self-nominations will be accepted. City of Austin employees and officials may not submit nominations nor be nominated.” The center will award individuals that have done so in several categories: Emerging Artist, The Arts, Service, Arts Educator, Lifetime Achievement and Posthumous Award. Anyone wanting to submit a nomination can visit AustinTexas.gov/MACCAWARDS before March 23 to do so.
Elizabeth Pagano is the editor of the Austin Monitor. More by Elizabeth Pagano