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Coeur d'Alene Arts Awards

Coeur d'Alene Arts Commission Accepting Nominations for the 30th Annual CDA Arts Awards

The City of Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission is now accepting nominations for the 30th Annual Coeur d’Alene Arts Awards, recognizing individuals, organizations, and businesses that have made significant contributions to the arts and cultural life of the community.

The annual awards celebrate excellence, leadership, creativity, advocacy, and philanthropy in the visual, performing, literary, and cultural arts throughout the Coeur d’Alene area.

Community members are encouraged to nominate artists, educators, volunteers, patrons, organizations, or businesses whose work has enriched the arts in Coeur d’Alene.

Nominations must be received by August 28, 2026.

Award recipients will be recognized at the 30th Annual Coeur d’Alene Arts Awards celebration in October.

Download a nomination form below or contact us at (208) 769-2300 to request a form.  You may also pick up a nomination form at Coeur d’Alene City Hall, located at 710 E Mullan Ave, Coeur d’Alene, 83814.


The Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission serves to support, promote, and advocate for the arts as an essential part of community life.

CLICK HERE to download the Guidelines and Nomination Form

CLICK HERE  to watch a recording of the 27th Annual Mayor's Awards in the Arts on the City's YouTube channel.

CLICK HERE for a list of past recipients.

 

29th Annual Coeur d’Alene Arts Awards

The City of Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission is pleased to announce the following recipients of the 29th Annual Coeur d’Alene Arts Awards, honoring excellence in the arts:

Sandi Bloem

Sandi Bloem Arts Legacy Award - Sandi Bloem

Jenny Shotwell

Excellence in the Arts - Jenny Shotwell

Dan & Kathryn Pinkerton

Support of the Arts - Dan and Kathryn Pinkerton

Shakespeare CDA

Emerging Arts - Shakespeare CDA

Cynthia Chapman

Arts in Education - Cynthia Chapman

Jerren Bailey

Student Excellence in the Arts - Jerren Bailey

28th Annual Mayor’s Awards in the Arts

The City of Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission is pleased to announce the following winners of the 28th Annual Mayor’s Awards in the Arts: 

Patron of the Arts – ignite cda

Excellence in the Arts - Lorna Hamilton

Arts in Education - Roger Dunsmore

Support of the Arts – Greg & Phebe Washington

Student Excellence in the Arts – Mariel Palmer-Kamprath

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