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Categories for 2009
The Trustees of the Arts Foundation selected five very different arforms,
four of which were new categories for their awards.
Storytelling
With a welcome resurgence in the artform some years back due to the devotion
of some of its most established practitioners, the Foundation was very
pleased to support this most important of traditions. The judges for this
category were Storyteller and Artistic Director Vayu Naidu, Head of
Education at the Barbican Jillian Barker and Storyteller and Producer Kat
Quatermass. It was agreed that a live performance was necessary to judge the shortlist alongside their applications. Please see the media section for a press
release.
Portraiture
Although the Foundation has covered painting and photography in recent years
it was decided to favour portraiture this year but to include submissions
from all types of artists including photographers and those working in 3D.
Judges include Sandy Nairne, Director of the National Portrait Gallery,
artist Juergen Teller and Scottish portrait artist Brendan Kelly.
Interior Architecture
Interior Architecture bridges the practices of interior design and
architecture so that professionals working in the field have a structural
and load bearing education with an emphasis on interior spaces. These days,
when new build is at a minimum and the innovative renovation of existing
buildings is constituting a large part of the market, the practice of the
Interior Architect is ever more important. The judges of this exciting
category are Dinah Casson, Eva Jiricna and David Collins.
Theatre Directing
Theatre Directing is a popular art form for the Foundation and one which is
always sorely in need of support. The Foundation received over 20
nominations for this award making it the most popular category for
nominations. The judges for this category are director and fellow of the
Arts Foundation Rufus Norris, one of the UK's most prolific theatre
producers Sonia Freidman and Artistic Associate of the Young Vic, Sue Emmas.
Songwriting
Songwriters from all areas of the musical spectrum were included in this
category. In spite of radical changes in the recording industry which have
made it more difficult for smaller bands to be signed by the majors
Songwriting continues to thrive with new avenues for recording, marketing
and distribution being developed independently. The judges for this
category are three prestigious songwriters Vashti Bunyan, Wayne Hector and
Peter Blegvad.
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Shortlist for 2009 |
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