Governor General's Award for English-language Drama
GPTKB entity
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:award
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:cultural_identity
gptkb:Canadian_theatre literary awards playwriting |
| gptkbp:awarded_for |
excellence in English-language drama
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| gptkbp:category |
gptkb:literature
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| gptkbp:criteria |
originality and artistic merit
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| gptkbp:eligibility |
Canadian citizens and residents
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| gptkbp:established_in |
gptkb:Canada_Council_for_the_Arts
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| gptkbp:first_awarded |
1937
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| gptkbp:frequency |
annual
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Governor General's Award for English-language Drama
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| gptkbp:impact |
encourages new works
supports cultural diversity celebrates artistic achievements fosters artistic development supports the development of new audiences provides financial support to winners recognizes contributions to Canadian culture encourages collaboration in the arts encourages educational initiatives in theatre encourages public engagement with theatre enhances visibility of Canadian theatre fosters community engagement through theatre increases opportunities for playwrights influences future generations of playwrights promotes Canadian playwrights promotes literary excellence in Canada strengthens national identity through arts enhances the reputation of Canadian theatre internationally |
| gptkbp:jurisdiction |
gptkb:Canada
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| gptkbp:notable_winners |
gptkb:Wajdi_Mouawad
gptkb:David_French gptkb:David_Mamet gptkb:Miriam_Toews gptkb:Tomson_Highway gptkb:Michael_Healey gptkb:George_F._Walker gptkb:Linda_Griffiths Catherine Banks Colleen Murphy |
| gptkbp:presented_by |
Governor General's Awards ceremony
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| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Governor_General's_Awards
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| gptkbp:selection_process |
jury of experts
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| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:Canada_Council_for_the_Arts
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| gptkbp:submission_deadline |
varies annually
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:R._Murray_Schafer
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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