QAC’s 32nd Annual Arts Recognition Awards
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| September 24, 2026 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm |
- TypeIn-Person
- LocationQuinte Arts Council, 36 Bridge Street East, Belleville, ON
About QAC’s 32nd Annual Arts Recognition Awards
Join us and celebrate these champions of the arts!
Since 1994, the Quinte Arts Council has celebrated local artists and arts organizations at the Arts Recognition Awards.
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.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Dinkel’s Restaurant, 44 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Ontario
The program includes:
• Welcome and networking
• Recognition of the 2026 Arts Recognition Award recipients
• A three-course luncheon
• Remarks from community, arts, and culture leaders
• Live artistic performances
We look forward to celebrating with you!
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