The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana announced the winner of the 2016 Mayor’s Arts Award and seven other arts awards at a press conference last week. The Arts Council’s annual Arts Awards honor individuals, groups, and institutions that have made significant contributions to the advancement of the arts in Evansville and the surrounding counties. The winners this year are as follows:
Mayor’s Arts Award Steve and Susan Worthington
Arts Advocate Award Robert O. Shetler
Young Artist Award Ross Hanson
Artist Award Ann Fiedler
Educator Award Joan deJong
Ensemble Award The Eykamp Quartet
Project Award Will Read and Sing for Food
Regional Award Warrick County Summer Musical
A reception and awards presentation will be held Thursday, August 18, 2016, at the Victory Theatre in downtown Evansville. Tickets are $100 a person, of which $50 is a tax-deductible donation. Theatre Row Sponsorships are also available. For more information, to purchase tickets, or to be listed as a sponsor, call the Arts Council at 422-2111.
The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana makes it their mission to enhance quality of life and support economic development through advocacy and promotion of the arts, arts education, and arts organizations in Southwestern Indiana. For more information, please go to www.artswin.org.
