Norfolk Arts Awards 2024
The Norfolk Arts Awards are back, celebrating the very best of arts and culture from around the county. This year, for the first time, the finalists in all award categories have been decided on by the public with over 3,000 people participating in the vote. The winners will be announced in the EDP on 26th September, including The Peter Wilson Special Recognition Award, The Norfolk Icon Award, The Peter Barrow Bursary Award, and The Lifetime Achievement Award. Here are the details of the 2024 Norfolk Arts Awards finalists:
The Business and the Arts Award
Supported by Mortgages for Actors
Norwich Lanes Summer Fayre
Since 2008 Norwich Lanes Summer Fayre has attracted over 25,000 visitors annually and celebrates the UK’s largest independent business community.
The Garage Trust
The Garage Trust, a performing arts charity, provides educational programmes, supports artist development and co-produces performances for children and young people.
The Dick Condon Theatre Award
Supported by The Garage
Norwich Puppet Theatre
Norwich Puppet Theatre, dedicated to puppetry for over 40 years, creates family shows, tours internationally, and offers creative skills sessions.
Norwich Theatre
Norwich Theatre, a leading UK arts organisation, offers live performances, creative activities, and award-winning programs, as well as hosting top touring productions
The Visual Arts Award
Supported by City College Norwich
A Handful of Time by Dot Howard and Sorrel Muggridge
Dot Howard and Sorrel Muggridge, are visual artists with 20+ years’ experience. They create participatory art for dementia patients and adults with learning disabilities.
Sainsbury Centre
The Sainsbury Centre is a world-class art museum fostering cultural dialogue and exchange. It houses Sir Robert and Lady Lisa Sainsbury’s renowned, non-conformist collection.
The Jarrold New Writing Award
Supported by the John Jarrold Trust
Horse Play by Katie-anna Whiting
Katie-anna is the Artistic Director of The Whiting’s On The Wall, and wrote ‘Horse Play’ using interviews, press cuttings, and her grandfather’s scrapbooks.
Incubate by Norwich Theatre, in association with UEA
Incubate, mentored recent UEA alumni, nurturing professional growth, fostering ambition, and showcasing new work. It employed 53 artists, mainly from East Anglia.
The Music Award
Supported by Norwich School
Kimberley Moore
Kimberley, a singer, musician, and composer, uses music to express emotions. She performs quirky, semi-autobiographical songs with guitar and ukulele.
KlangHaus
KlangHaus creates immersive, site-responsive shows blending cinema, theatre, and rock. They’ve performed at Edinburgh Fringe, Royal Festival Hall, and COP26.
The Broadcast and Media Award
Supported by the University of East Anglia
Future Radio
Future Radio, Norwich’s community station, is run by volunteers who produce shows, source news, and represent diverse interests.
SoundYard
SoundYard, run by former BBC producers Sophie Little and Anna Perrott, teaches audio production and creates podcasts from their studio in Norwich.
The John Hawksley Dance and Musical Theatre Award
Supported by Jane Hawksley
Triple Threat Stage School
Triple Threat stage school, started in 2016 with 50 students, now operates in four locations, offering choirs, private lessons, and clubs.
The Garage Trust
The Garage,Norwich, and The Workshop, King’s Lynn run dance activities and courses for all ages and abilities – from My First Ballet (ages 2-3) to the inclusive D4 Dance company.
The Education and Community Award
Supported by Norwich Theatre
The Garage
The Garage Trust, a Norfolk performing arts charity, runs two centres to change lives through art, focusing on young people and those facing challenges.
Norwich Puppet Theatre
Norwich Puppet Theatre, a multi-art venue and theatre company, engages schools and charities across the region, offering hands-on learning opportunities.
The Norfolk Arts Awards © was founded by Stash Kirkbride and Peter Beck
in 2012, and is an Autumn Festival of Norfolk Signature Project, produced by the PBSK Partnership.
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