Eleven to be honored at 47th annual Art Awards
The Arts Council this week announced the winners of its 47th annual Art Awards.
The awards are intended to recognize individuals, businesses and various cultural organizations “for their work to further the growth and development of arts in the Wichita area,” according to a release from the Arts Council.
Winners of each award will be honored at a dinner event the evening of Nov. 3. The festivities will begin with a reception at 5:30 p.m.; dinner will follow. Tickets are $60 per person or $750 for a reserved table of 10 (wine included). Tickets are on sale at www.wichitatix.com or by calling 316-303-8100.
Award winners include the following:
▪ Arts Advocate - Individual: Armando Minjarez
Given to an individual or couple dedicated to furthering the cause of an art form or the arts in general through promotional, volunteer, administrative, legislative or professional efforts.
▪ Arts Advocate Group or Business: Planet Hair
An organization or business dedicated to furthering the cause of an art form or the arts in general through promotional, volunteer, administrative, legislative or professional efforts.
▪ Arts Educator: Nick Johnson
Given to an individual who has devoted a career to teaching the arts in an educational environment.
▪ Arts Organization: Heart of America Men’s Chorus
Given to a public, not-for-profit organization that presents or provides arts opportunities to the Wichita community and region.
▪ Burton Pell Award: Lynne Davis
A new award created in memory of Mr. Pell a long time member and past president of the Arts Council. It will be given to an outstanding individual in music.
▪ Individual Artist: Thomas Douglas
Given to an artist actively working in such categories as Choreography, Music Composition, Film/Video, Theatre, Interdisciplinary/ Performance Art, Two-Dimensional Visual Art and/or Three-Dimensional Visual Art, who has shown outstanding achievement.
▪ Special Project: Redbud Bike Path
Given to a neighborhood, business, corporation or group that has provided support for a single event or project.
▪ Youth Recognition: Evan Schelton
Given to a high school and/or middle school student who has shown outstanding achievement and development in the arts.
▪ Chris Cherches Award: Wichita Art Museum “Art Garden”
An award presented by the Design Council to honor excellence in public art. The award is in honor of Chris Cherches, Wichita’s city manager for 18 years, who was a strong advocate for the arts in this community.
▪ Gordon W. Evans Award: Sondra Langel
Given to a patron demonstrating outstanding leadership and special support for the arts.
An additional award, the Sculpture WalkAbout Award of Excellence, will be awarded to Ed Langston for his sculpture, “Bernie’s Bird.”
Matt Riedl: 316-268-6660, @RiedlMatt
This story was originally published October 6, 2016 at 2:55 PM with the headline "Eleven to be honored at 47th annual Art Awards."