Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 3, Number 9, 1 September 1986 — Heritage Nominaiion Deadline is Oct. 1 [ARTICLE]

Heritage Nominaiion Deadline is Oct. 1

Nomination deadline for National Heritage Fellowships recognizing the achievements and contributions of the nation's outstanding master folk artists and artisans is Oct. 1. Hawaii has had two heritage winners — Kau'i Zuttermeister was recognized in 1984 for her contributions in the ancient artistic tradition of hula; and Meali'i Kalama in 1985 for her contributions in the cherished tradition of Hawaiian quilting.

Nominations may be made by sending a letter to the National Endowment for the Arts, Folk Arts Program, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20506, detailing why the artist nominated should receive a National Heritage Fellowship and also the following: • A resume detailing the career of the nominated artist. • Samples of the work of the artist in the form of tape recordings, phonograph records, photographs, slides or other documentation. (nSVOU ī'Ji i • • > • • ■ ■ <

• Reference to articles written about the nominee or copies of articles themselves. • A list of major public appearances by the nominee, titles of published works, etc. • Additional letters of support. The more complete the documentation, the better. If - you are not able to provide all or most of the above information by the deadline date, please get in touch with the Folk Arts staff in Washington (202) 682-5449.

Nominations may be made by any individual, organization, group or institution. This one-time-only award is given to between 10 and 15 individuals a year from across the nation who best exemplify their artistic tradition. It includes a cash award, certificate and participation in a ceremony held at historic Ford Theater. Authenticity, excellence and significance within the particular artistic tradition are the criteria. Persons nominated should be worthy of nahonal recognition and have a record of ongoing artistic accomplishment.