Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
The Idaho Commission on the Arts gives Governor's Awards in the Arts to Idaho residents, businesses, organizations, schools, and communities that have made significant contributions to the state's cultural life. Categories include Support of the Arts, Innovation in the Arts, Arts Administration, Arts Education, and Folk and Traditional Arts. The deadline is September 15, 2026, with no application fee.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. September 15, 2026
“September 15”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“none (page mentions no fee)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
What you get. Honor/recognition by state government
Who can apply. Idaho residents, businesses based in Idaho, organizations, schools, or communities. Nominees must have made significant contribution to cultural life of Idaho. Nominators may nominate others but not themselves.
How they choose. Juried
“Selected by Idaho Commission on the Arts on behalf of Governor Brad Little; awards recognize excellence and significant cultural impact across defined categories.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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