Ewing Arts Awards
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
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.
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
What Arts Alive Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2022
- 1
- Total given
- $12K
- Median grant
- $12K
- By dollars: New Hampshire 100%. Top recipient cities: Keene, NH.
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Fields of Work
- Arts
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