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Arts & Cultural Council Announces 2002 Annual Arts Awards

Rochester, NY September 9, 2002- The Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester is delighted to announce the recipients of the 19th Annual Arts Awards. The following individuals and organizations will be recognized at the Arts & Cultural Council's Annual Luncheon on Thursday, October 31, 2002 at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center.

Business/Foundation
Rochester Gas & Electric Corporation

Cultural Organization
George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film

Individual
Ronald and Donna Fielding
Eleanor Eisenhart Morris

Literary Artist
Linda Sue Park

Media Artist
Stirlin Harris

Performing Artist
Jeff Tyzik

Visual Artist
Jack Wolsky

Special Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts
Nathan and Joan Lyons
Robert J. Macon


The Arts & Cultural Council will also recognize the following significant anniversaries of local cultural organizations:
Rochester Museum & Science Center- 90 Years
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra- 80 Years
Rochester Broadway Theatre League- 45 Years
Young Audiences of Rochester- 40 Years
Geva Theatre- 30 Years
The Rochester Contemporary (Formerly Pyramid Arts Center) - 25 Years
Perinton Concert Band- 25 Years
Off-Monroe Players- 25 Years
Strong Museum- 20 years

The awards will be presented at a luncheon at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center on Thursday, October 31, 2002. The doors open at 11:15 am and the luncheon begins promptly at 12:00. Individual tickets are $50 and tables of 10 are available for $500. For more information, or to make a reservation, please contact Molly Grattan, Communications Manager, at the Arts & Cultural Council at (585) 473-4000 ext. 206.

 

 

 

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