# Event Details - **Event Name**: Quinte Arts Council's 32nd Annual Arts Recognition Awards - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am – Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Come celebrate local artists and their outstanding contributions at the Quinte Arts Council's Arts Recognition Awards annual fundraiser!About this EventWelcome to the Quinte Arts Council's Arts Recognition Awards! Join us for an afternoon of celebrating and honouring outstanding individuals in the arts community. The event will be held at Dinkel's & Paulo's Restaurants, where you can enjoy live music, great food, and great company. Don't miss out on this opportunity to show your support for the talented artists and champions of the arts in our community. See you there!Each year, local arts champions nominate those individuals, artist groups or businesses for their artistic excellence, cultural leadership or contribution to the arts in our community. Join us in celebrating the following recipients who have been nominated by their community!Janice "Kahehtóktha" Brant is a respected leader in our community, as an educator, multi-disciplinary artist, storyteller, gardener and seed keeper. Kahehtóktha is a Champion of the arts whose connection to place, people, and the natural world is inseparable from her art.Debra Vincent brings pride to our community through her art and her mentorship. A well-respected member of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, Debra is a natural leader continually searching to improve both her life and the lives of others.Wendy May is the Design Lead responsible for the Loyalist Arts Experience and transforming the program into a thriving, sought-after cultural hub. Wendy has put Loyalist College's arts education back on the map and enriched our entire community.Carlotta Rutledge has made an extraordinary contribution to community theatre through her work as an actor, director, producer, costumer, and volunteer. No matter the role she takes on, she brings exceptional talent, creativity, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to every production.Carl Wiens is an internationally recognized illustrator, designer, and artist who has made Belleville and the Quinte region his home while building a remarkable career spanning more than three decades.Beautiful View Music Festival has become a vibrant addition to our region’s cultural identity and tourism landscape. The accessible high-quality programming from founders Hannah Georgas and Sean Sroka offers our community an extraordinary, inclusive festival experience right in our own backyard.Parking:There is a paid parking lot behind the restaurant, entrance off of Pinnacle St.Agenda🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AMArrival and Registration Info: Guests arrive and register. Live music by local musician Tony Silvestri. Cash bar available.🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AMWelcome and Opening RemarksInfo: Emcee Hazzem Koudsi: Welcome, land acknowledgment, and housekeeping notes. Janet Jarrell, Executive Director, Quinte Arts Council: Opening remarks celebrating more than 30 years of honouring artistic excellence and cultural leadership in the Quinte region.🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:15 PMSpeeches & First Course ServedInfo: First course served as special guests deliver brief congratulatory remarks (2–3 minutes each): Rick Moulton – Chair, Quinte Arts Council Board of Directors Neil Ellis – Mayor, City of Belleville Tyler Allsopp – MPP, Bay of Quinte Chris Malette – MP, Bay of Quinte🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:30 PMMain Course ServedInfo: Guests enjoy the main course.🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:15 PMArts Recognition Awards PresentationsInfo: Presentation of the 2026 Arts Recognition Awards to individuals and groups who have made outstanding contributions to the arts in our community: Beautiful View Music Festival (Hannah Georgas & Sean Sroka) Carl Wiens Carlotta Rutedge Debra Vincent Janice "Kahehtóktha" Brant Wendy May This year’s recipients represent excellence across visual arts, education, community leadership, and advocacy.🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:45 PMMingle & NetworkingInfo: Guests are invited to connect, celebrate, and explore future collaborations.🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:00 PMClosing RemarksInfo: Janet Jarrell: Closing thoughts and heartfelt thanks to our artists, supporters, sponsors, and community partners. Emcee Hazzem Koudsi: Final words and formal conclusion of the event.🕑: 02:00 PMEvent ConclusionInfo: Guests depart. Thank you for joining us in celebrating the arts. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/belleville/quinte-arts-councils-32nd-annual-arts-recognition-awards/100001999097349988 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, Music, Entertainment, Workshops, Festivals, Theatre, Nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 65.68, max: 65.68, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Belleville - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Dinkel's & Paulo's Restaurants - **lat**: 44.16400709999999 - **long**: -77.3830263 - **full address**: Dinkel's & Paulo's Restaurants, 44 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Quinte Arts Council's 32nd Annual Arts Recognition Awards - **Image URL**: https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1192121949%2F275187224128%2F1%2Foriginal.20260828-144824?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&s=899f3544db5d07fb9b45379f864cf7e4 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Quinte Arts Council's 32nd Annual Arts Recognition Awards being held? - **A:** Quinte Arts Council's 32nd Annual Arts Recognition Awards takes place on Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am to Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Dinkel's & Paulo's Restaurants, 44 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Quinte Arts Council's 32nd Annual Arts Recognition Awards? - **A:** Quinte Arts Council's 32nd Annual Arts Recognition Awards is organized by Quinte Arts Council. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Quinte Arts Council's 32nd Annual Arts Recognition Awards is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Belleville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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