For the fourth year, Chatham-Kent natives who have made an impact on global arts and culture will be celebrated.
"People are amazed when they learn about the world-renowned people who hail from Chatham-Kent," said Laurie Langford, Chair of the Chatham-Kent Arts and Culture Network, the region's arts council.
"Literary luminary Robertson Davies, country superstar Michelle Wright, and Canadian folk icon Sylvia Tyson are three," Langford shared. "They're just the tip of the iceberg. The 35 people on the Arts and Culture Heroes Wall of Fame have shaped this region and Canada's cultural identity as arts practitioners, teachers, mentors and builders. They're part of the reason why CK has a deep and vibrant cultural life, rich with music, visual art, dance, performance, and writers."
Nominations are now open for the next group of inductees. This year, eight individuals will be selected for the Wall of Fame.
"We're looking for individuals and groups across six artistic disciplines that add vibrancy to our local cultural environment - dance, literary arts, music, theatre arts, visual arts, and cultural builders," explained Selection Committee Chair James Snyder. The two additional inductees to be honoured will be legacy inductees.
The CK Heroes Selection Committee is looking for nominations from the general public. The 2025 nomination form can be found here.
Nominations are open until June 15.