Coeur d'Alene Arts Awards

Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission Accepting Nominations for the 30^th Annual CDA Arts Awards

The City of Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission is now accepting nominations for the 30^th Annual Coeur d’Alene Arts Awards, recognizing individuals, organizations, and businesses that have made significant contributions to the arts and cultural life of the community.

The annual awards celebrate excellence, leadership, creativity, advocacy, and philanthropy in the visual, performing, literary, and cultural arts throughout the Coeur d’Alene area.

Community members are encouraged to nominate artists, educators, volunteers, patrons, organizations, or businesses whose work has enriched the arts in Coeur d’Alene.  

Nominations must be received by August 28, 2026.

Award recipients will be recognized at the 30^th Annual Coeur d’Alene Arts Awards celebration in October.

The Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission serves to support, promote, and advocate for the arts as an essential part of community life.

CLICK HERE to download the Guidelines and Nomination Form.

CLICK HERE  to watch a recording of the 27th Annual Mayor's Awards in the Arts on the City's YouTube channel.

CLICK HERE  for a list of past recipients.

29th Annual Coeur d’Alene Arts Awards

The City of Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission is pleased to announce the following recipients of the 29th Annual Coeur d’Alene Arts Awards, honoring excellence in the arts:

Sandi Bloem Arts Legacy Award - Sandi Bloem

Excellence in the Arts - Jenny Shotwell

Support of the Arts - Dan and Kathryn Pinkerton

Emerging Arts  - Shakespeare CDA

Arts in Education - Cynthia Chapman

Student Excellence in the Arts  - Jerren Bailey