2021 Leigh Weimers Emerging Artists Awards now accepting applications.

The Leigh Weimers Emerging Artists Awards is a program of the Rotary Club of San Jose created in honor and memory of the iconic Mercury News columnist who did so much to publicize and support the arts in Silicon Valley.

“I’m honored to work with many of Leigh’s friends to recognize emerging artists, which was something very close to his heart. We all miss him terribly, and he would be pleased to see his support of the arts and artists continue.”

- Steve Borkenhagen, co-founder of the awards committee

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Applications must be received by:

June 30, 2021

Winners will be notified in August
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2020 AWARD RECIPIENTS

Congratulations!

Alex Arango
musical artist

Lydia Rae Black
visual artist

Amy D
musical artist

Justin Keyes
musical artist

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