2023 Governor's Arts Awards

On October 23, 2023, the Governor's Arts Awards recipients were celebrated during a live streaming awards ceremony, filmed at Studio Lab in Derry.

• Images from the event - Photos by Abbigail Nelson 
• Governor's Arts Awards Categories and History

Watch the show below, and scroll down for the full list of recipients:

The 2023 Governor’s Arts Awards recipients are:

Each recpient recieved an award designed and created by Berlin sculptor Andre Belanger, which are based on the State House dome eagle – the first public art in the state.

Live music for the event was provided by The Jordan TW Trio.

Thank you to the following venues for offering free watch parties for folks to gather to view the live stream:
The Colonial Performing Arts Center’s SHOWROOM in Keene, The Loading Dock in Littleton, and Positive Street Art in Nashua

Funds for the 2023 Governor's Arts Awards were generously donated by many private contributors, including the Award Sponsors noted above and the following:

Presenting Sponsor:
Christopher James Ward

Thank you to all of our sponsors! (PDF)

Governor's Arts Awards Announcement Press Release from Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, July 24, 2023

Governor's Arts Awards Event Press Release from Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, October 17, 2023

Last updated: March 7, 2024