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Leigh Weimers Emerging Artists Awards 2026
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Leigh Weimers Emerging Artists Awards 2026

Rotary Club of San Jose

June 30, 2026San Jose, CA, USA (awards at Hammer Theatre)

The Leigh Weimers Emerging Artists Awards, administered by the Rotary Club of San Jose in memory of the longtime Mercury News columnist, recognize emerging talent across visual, performing, and musical arts, with a celebratory awards program at the Hammer Theatre in downtown San Jose (Oct 21, 2026).

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The Leigh Weimers Emerging Artists Awards, administered by the Rotary Club of San Jose in memory of the longtime Mercury News columnist, recognize emerging talent across visual, performing, and musical arts, with a celebratory awards program at the Hammer Theatre in downtown San Jose (Oct 21, 2026).

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Open to emerging artists 18+ working in the discipline declared on the application. Applicants need not reside in Santa Clara County as long as their work meaningfully engages or benefits county residents. Winners must take part in the Oct 21 awards program.

Dates & details

Deadline
June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM PDT
Programme dates
Awards program October 21, 2026
Results
September 2026
Costs to the artist
$10 entry
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Cash awards for emerging artists; winners honored at the Oct 21 awards program
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$10

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