Arts commission looking for state poet laureate, state musician and state artists

AUSTIN — The Texas Commission on the Arts seeks nominations for the 2009 and 2010 state poet laureate, state musician, state two-dimensional artist and state three-dimensional artist. 

Any Texas resident may make up to three nominations per artist category; however, self-nominations will not be accepted. Nomination forms and complete information are available online at www.arts.state.tx.us/stateartist. Deadline for Texas State Artists nominations is Oct, 5.

Chosen artists will receive statewide recognition. Texas State Artists also have the opportunity to participate in TCA events and promotions, including TCA’s Diplomacy and Protocol Program and other state initiatives. 

For more information  on TCA and its programs, visit www.arts.state.tx.us.