MASC's Spring 18 Newsletter Spring 2018 Newsletter | Page 10

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Now in its 20th year, the Annual MASC Arts
Awards is our beloved event that celebrates
students in grade 6, 7 and 8 who demonstrate a
passion for the arts. Each year, dedicated
teachers and principals nominate students with
an undeniable commitment to one of the artistic
disciplines. One winner per category is selected by
a jury. Winners are honoured with a scholarship
for continued artistic study, with the Ottawa
School of Art, the Ottawa Children’s Theatre,
the Bluesfest School of Music and Art, the
School of Dance and mentorship with a
published author. The evening of the gala is
always a vibrant experience for the students, and
allows our community to gather in recognition of
the lasting impact the arts have on young people.
Nominated students are presented with a
certificate from the City of Ottawa, and each year
a MASC artist is chosen as the Honourary Patron
to perform and speak to the students to offer
professional insight.
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A special award known as the Jennifer Cayley
Award is also presented to a past winner who is
still studying in an artistic field and can speak to
the impact the MASC Arts Awards had on them.
Local businesses, Canadian publishing houses
and community members all come together to
support and encourage this group of young artists
in a delightful evening of celebration. This year will
be no exception, and on May 17th, 2018 we hope
to see many new faces in the crowd to experience
first hand the magic that is the MASC Arts Awards!
Thanks to our scholarship donors and our event
sponsor Dustbane.
Written by Miriam Westland
2017
(Dustbane)
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Honorable Mentions
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