Mayor’s Art Awards
The Arts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana, in conjunction with the City of Lake Charles and Mayor Randy Roach, hosts the annual Mayor’s Arts Awards each October during National Arts and Humanities Month as a way to celebrate those who work in the arts in Southwest Louisiana.
Congratulations to our 2011 winners! On Friday, October 14th, Mayor Randy Roach honored the following community leaders and organizations:
Artist of the Year
Sue Zimmermann
Associated Louisiana Artists
Citizen of the Arts
Marc LeFevre
Art on Wheels
Citizen of the Humanities
Dr. Jack Thielen
Arts Educator of the Year
Gray Little
Sowela
Corporate/Business Patron of the Year
Knight Media, Inc.
Arts/Cultural Organization of the Year
McNeese Banners Cultural Series
Lake Charles Civic Ballet
Keystone Award
Abbie Fletcher
Louisiana Choral Foundation
Following the presentation ceremony, a reception is held in the 2nd Floor Alcove. An art opening for the annual Lydia and Joe Cash Art Associates Juried Exhibition will occur simultaneously in Central School Arts & Humanities Center.
For more information, please contact Arts Council director Matt Young at (337) 439-ARTS for more information, or visit www.artsandhumanitiesswla.org.
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