Arts United announced today that nominations are open for the 2026 Arts United Awards. The Arts United Awards is northeast Indiana’s premier celebration of the people, organizations, and projects that significantly contribute to our region through arts and culture.

The 2026 Arts United Awards will accept nominations for the following categories:

  • Distinguished Artist
  • Emerging Artist
  • Margaret Ann Keegan Award for Arts Education
  • Outstanding Artistic Endeavor
  • Outstanding Volunteer
  • Arts Champion

Nominees should be individuals, teams, or organizations who are making artistic and cultural contributions to one or more communities located within the 12-county region of northeast Indiana that includes Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Miami, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley counties.

Nominations are due January 14, 2026. Nominate an eligible party by filling out the nomination form, and review the submission guidelines at artsunited.org/advocacy/awards. The award ceremony will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 5 – 7 pm.