Serving South Georgian Bay since 1975 |
The Robert G. Kemp Arts Award |
 Left to right are: Susan Cook (BMFA Manager), Barbara Kemp (Widow of Robert), Tracey Strnad (Winner) and Dave Saunders (Chair of BMFA Board of Directors) |
The Robert G. Kemp Annual AwardThe Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts is proud to announce that the 27th recipient of the Robert G. Kemp Arts Award for 2019 is Tracey Strnad. Tracey has written and will direct a feature 80 to 90 minute narrative film Labour Day. Production will take place in August 2019 in the South Georgian Bay region showcasing the talents of local artists and providing trainee positions for local youth. The $5,000 annual Award was created in 1989 from a trust fund administered by the BMFA with the intent to provide encouragement and recognition to the artistic development of an individual or group residing in the South Georgian Bay region. Each applicant submits a project proposal that will benefit this community. A formal presentation will be made at the BMFA AGM in November. For more information contact admin@bmfa.on.ca . |
Previous Award Winners:1990 Willi Wildman |