Shameless 'nominate us for an art08 award' plug!

Arts council England, North West is running the art08 awards to celebrate the creativity and innovation of arts in the North West and you could help us win £10,000 for the work that we do.

The categories for nominations are:

Individual Artist Award 2008 - to celebrate and recognise the achievements of an individual regional artist

Inside, Outside and Online – celebrating where great art has found its way into people’s lives in new and exciting ways

Putting the North West on the Map - recognising where an individual or organisation has made a significant impact in helping raise the region’s profile and creative reputation

Creative Sparks! - celebrating an arts partnership with business that has captured the hearts and minds of those involved

Unsung Heroes – recognising those ‘back room’ players who have been critical to bringing success to an arts project. The overall winner will walk away with the £10,000 prize for The Arts Council outstanding Achievement Award.

Deadline for nominations: 5pm 26 September 2008. You can download the nomination forms from the website www.artscouncil.org.uk/art08

Help us win. Nominate us today!