Ewing Arts Awards

Ewing Arts Awards

Funder: The Keene Sentinel and Arts Alive Inc (partnership)

Geographic Scope: Monadnock region (New Hampshire)

Award Type: Recognition and celebration award (non-monetary based on documentation)

Mission

Every July, The Keene Sentinel and Arts Alive partner to celebrate the diversity and excellence of artists in the Monadnock region. The mission is to bring hometown recognition to local, world-class artists.

Award Categories

Artists and arts organizations are recognized in the following categories:
• Performing Arts
• Visual Arts (2D, 3D, and general)
• Literary Arts
• Interdisciplinary Arts
• Folk and Traditional Arts
• Presenter/Presenter of the Arts
• Student Award
• Arts Advocate
• Lifetime Achievement
• Excellence in Community Engagement

Award Benefits

Selected awardees receive:
• Recognition at a gala event
• Profile article in The Keene Sentinel
• Professional photoshoot with Keene Sentinel photographer
• Short video made about their work
• Feature in special glossy magazine published each summer
• Showcase of their work at reception

About the Award

The awards are named in honor of the late Ruth and James Ewing, who made significant contributions to the local arts community through their stewardship of The Keene Sentinel and personal philanthropy. Both Ewings were directors at the artist residency program MacDowell in Peterborough.

Recent Ceremony

2025 Awards Ceremony was held October 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM at Redfern Arts Center at Keene State College

Contact

Arts Alive Inc 15 Eagle Court Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 603-283-0944 Email: office@monadnockartsalive.org Website: monadnockartsalive.org