Celebrate Alberta's 2023 distinguished artists September 16 right here in Medicine Hat

We're rolling out the welcome mat for the 2023 distinguished artist awards as part of our Art in Motion celebrations. The day includes free all ages daytime activities, the cultural performances of Saamis Immigration SHINE, art demonstrations by local artists, roving street performers, and evening performances on the outdoor festival stage, and MORE!

From 4-6 PM in the theatre, we’ll hear from Her Honour Salma Lakhani, and then introduce and showcase the 2023 distinguished artists – Mieko Ouchi, Michelle Thrush, and Amanda Forbis and Wendy Tilby.

There’ll be entertainment throughout and it will end with a conversation with the 2023 distinguished artists led by Clint Lawrence from Medicine Hat College. The Awards event will be followed by a reception. The day caps off with outdoor live band performances from 8–10 PM.

There’s so much to celebrate – we’d love to have you join us!!The City of Medicine Hat is happy to host the 2023 Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards as part of the Art in Motion celebrations.