

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 NELA Arts Awards Nominations Deadline
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 04:45 am (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: ⭐ Arts Awards 2026 Nominations Are Now Open!

For nearly 40 years, the Arts Awards have recognized the artists, educators, volunteers, and supporters who shape culture across Northeast Louisiana.

This year, we’re excited to introduce a community-driven format - and nominations are officially OPEN.

That means:
✔️ Anyone in Region 8 may nominate
✔️ Self-nominations are welcome
✔️ Finalists and winners will be determined by public voting

We’re celebrating excellence in the following categories:
🎓 Higher Education Arts Educator of the Year
🎨 Arts Educator of the Year (K-12th, visual &amp; performing)
🖌 Visual Artist of the Year
🎭 Performing Artist of the Year
🌟 Emerging Artist
🏢 BART Award (Business Art Award)
🤝 Volunteer of the Year
All nominees must live, work, or primarily operate within Region 8.

🗓 Nomination Deadline: Thursday, March 26th at 11:59pm
🏆 Arts Awards Celebration: Thursday, June 25, 2026

This is your opportunity to recognize the people and organizations making a difference through the arts in our region.

Nominate someone today:
👉 https://nelaarts.org/nela-arts-events/arts-awards.html

The Arts Awards belong to this region - and this year, the region gets to decide.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-monroe-louisiana/2026-nela-arts-awards-nominations-deadline/200029756484003
- **Event Categories**: art, performances, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 35

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: West Monroe, Louisiana
- **location**: Online event
- **full address**: Online event, 118 Cotton St, West Monroe, LA 71291-3171, United States, West Monroe, Louisiana

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Northeast Louisiana Arts Council (https://allevents.in/org/northeast-louisiana-arts-council/2789859)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 04:45 am (+00:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Online event, 118 Cotton St, West Monroe, LA 71291-3171, United States, West Monroe, Louisiana
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Northeast Louisiana Arts Council
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, performances, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 NELA Arts Awards Nominations Deadline ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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