The 2026 Mayor’s Arts Awards will be presented 7pm on Monday, May 20 2026 in Studio A at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center.

The following awards will be presented during the event:

Artist Performer Award
To be given to a fine arts, literary or performing artist from the greater Dearborn community who has consistently made an impact.

Organization Award
To be given to an arts organization recognized for outstanding contributions to the advancement and support of the arts in the greater Dearborn community.

Patron Award
To be given to individuals, businesses or corporations that have supported excellence in the arts by contributing to an arts organization or to the greater Dearborn arts community.

Arts Educator Award
To be given to an arts educator from the greater Dearborn community who has provided students with exemplary educational opportunities and has shown the importance of the arts through example.

Volunteer Award
To be given to an individual who, through their volunteerism, has demonstrated significant accomplishment in advancing and supporting the arts in the greater Dearborn community.

COMPLETED FORMS AND ALL ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS CAN BE SUBMITTED AS FOLLOWS: email to: EmmaJean Woodyard ewoodyard@dearborn.gov or By U.S. mail to DCF/ Mayor’s Arts Awards, 15801 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, MI. 48126

NOMINATION FORMS ARE DUE BY

MARCH 20, 2026