MACC awards now open

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.