Arts Council Awards
Since its inception each year, the Boston College Arts Council recognizes an alumnus, a faculty member, and several students for their accomplishments and contributions to the arts in various disciplines. Alumni and faculty award recipients serve as role models, inspiring and guiding developing young artists in the Boston College community.
The award recipients participate in programming at our annual campus-wide Arts Festival and interact in small-group settings with students in their fields. Student award recipients in sophomore, junior or senior years are recognized for their creativity and accomplishments, as well as for specific projects.
All awards are presented at a ceremony during the annual spring Arts Festival.
The J. Robert Barth, S.J., Award for Excellence in the Arts
The Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences has established an annual award in honor of former Dean J. Robert Barth, S.J., and his support for the arts. The J. Robert Barth, S.J., Award for Excellence in the Arts is given each year at Commencement to a senior who has made an outstanding contribution to Boston College in the fine or performing arts, such as music, theater, dance, film or other visual media throughout their college career.
Fr. Barth is credited with revitalizing the arts at Boston College. He first came to the University as the Thomas I. Gasson Professor in 1985. As dean, he established the Music and Theatre departments, oversaw the opening of the McMullen Museum of Art, and was the first chair of the Boston College Arts Council.
Barth Award Recipients
Jonathan Kacorowski '02
Daniel Sanez '03
Katherine Weiss '04
Lindsay Albert '05
Anthony & William Nunziata '06
Patricia Noonan '07
Jeff Augustin '08
Daniel Gostin '09
Sarah Lang '10
Steven Bass '11
John Delfino '12
Rachel Butler '13
Jonathan Mott '14
Sophia Gorgens '15
Caitlin Mason '16
Audra Hampsch '17
Annie Kim '18
Taylor Badoyen '19
Arts Awards Nomination Criteria
The Boston College Arts Council recognizes alumni who have achieved a level of distinction in their artistic professions. Candidates must be working professionals in the performing, visual, or literary arts, or related disciplines. Candidates should have received public recognition for outstanding contributions to their art form.
Nomination Process
Members of the Boston College community may nominate alumni for recognition, including faculty, staff, and alumni. This nomination process is a rolling submission, and candidates can be nominated throughout the year.
The deadline to be nomintate for the 2019 Alumni Award is Monday, October 22, 2018. The Awards subcommittee of the Arts Council will consider, evaluate, and select the award recipient. Award recipients will be announced by the Thanksgiving Holidays.
The Boston College Arts Council recognizes faculty who have made an outstanding contribution to the arts at Boston College through scholarship, the presentation of artistic work, teaching, and/or community engagement.
- Candidates can be full or part time faculty and University staff/administrators.
- Candidates may receive the award only once for an ongoing contribution.
Nomination Process
Members of the Boston College community may nominate alumni for recognition, including faculty, staff, and alumni. This nomination process is a rolling submission, and candidates can be nominated throughout the year.
The deadline to be nomintate for the 2019 Faculty Award is Monday, October 22, 2018. The Awards subcommittee of the Arts Council will consider, evaluate, and select the award recipient. Award recipients will be announced by the Thanksgiving Holidays.
The Boston College Arts Council recognizes students who have made an outstanding contribution to the arts by fostering, expanding or participating in the arts on campus or in the community.
- Candidates become eligible in their sophomore year.
- Candidates may receive the award only once for an ongoing contribution.
Nomination Process
Nominators may be faculty or staff and should have some direct connection or supervisory role with the student being nominated.
The Student Award nominations process will being in December. The deadline to be nomintate for the 2019 Student Award is Monday, February 4, 2019. The Awards subcommittee of the Arts Council will consider, evaluate, and select the award recipient. Award recipients will be announced before the Annual Boston College Arts Festival.