The Arts Foundation has announced its five 2010 laureates.
They are actor Stuart Devenie, composer and percussionist Gareth Farr, cinematographer and film director Leon Narbey, ceramicist and theatre designer John Parker and choreographer Michael Parmenter.
Each laureate received $50,000 in recognition of their contribution to the New Zealand arts.
"The laureate awards are about recognising senior New Zealand artists who have a substantial track record of excellence, and will make great work in the future," foundation chairperson Ros Burdon said.
The laureate awards ceremony was held yesterday in last night.
The foundation has awarded 54 laureateships, worth $2.37 million, since it was founded in 2000 to help grow private support for the arts.
