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Voting is now open for the 40th Annual Northeast Louisiana Arts Awards - and time is limited. After nominations from across Region 8, finalists have been selected in categories recognizing artists, educators, volunteers, businesses, and community leaders who are shaping the cultural landscape of Northeast Louisiana. For the first time, award recipients will be determined through public voting - and your vote matters. š³ Cast your vote across categories including: Arts Educator ā¢ Higher Education Arts Educator ā¢ Visual Artist ā¢ Performing Artist ā¢ Emerging Artist ā¢ Literary Artist ā¢ Community Arts Impact ā¢ BART Award ā¢ Volunteer of the Year š All finalists live, work, or serve in Region 8 ā° Voting closes: May 6 at 11:59 PM (No late votes will be accepted.) š Winners will be announced at the Arts Awards celebration on June 25, 2026 at the Strauss Theatre Center. š Vote now: https://nelaarts.org/nela-arts-events/arts-awards.html The Arts Awards belong to this region - and this year, the region gets to decide.