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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 3, 2006
What : Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester Annual Arts Awards luncheon
When : Tuesday, October 24, 2006 from 12: - 1:30 pm
Where : Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 East Main Street
Contact : Carolyn Reynolds, Communication & Special Events Manager, (585) 473-4000 ext. 206, creynolds@artsrochester.org
Arts & Cultural Council Announces
2006 Arts Awards Winners
October 24 th Luncheon at Rochester Riverside Convention Center to Honor Eight Outstanding Individuals and Organizations who have made an Impact on our Region
Rochester , N.Y. , August 3, 2006 – The Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester is pleased to announce 2006 Arts Awards honorees. On Tuesday, October 24, 2006, arts, cultural, and civic leaders will salute the eight recipients of the Arts & Cultural Council’s distinguished award, bestowed each year on individuals and organizations that have made a significant, demonstrable contribution to the growth and well-being of the greater Rochester cultural community.
This year’s recipients of the 2006 Arts Awards are:
Business/Foundation Award
Riedman Foundation
Cultural Organization Awards
Bush Mango Drum & Dance
Memorial Art Gallery
Individual Award
Thomas Warfield
Literary Artist Award
Ellen Stoll Walsh
Visual Artist Award
Lynne Feldman
Special Citations
New York State Department of Transportation
Stanley H. Witmeyer
“Leadership in the arts takes many forms,” says Sarah E. Lentini, president and CEO of the Arts & Cultural Council. “Many artists and cultural organizations that make their home here are known both inside and outside of Rochester. They do incredible work on behalf of our community that is vital to a strong economic future. The Arts Awards is an opportunity for us to show our appreciation to these outstanding leaders.”
The 2006 awards mark the 23 rd year of the Arts Awards and bring the total to 133 recipients who have been honored with the distinction of receiving these highly competitive awards. Previous recipients include: Wendell Castle, Eastman Kodak Company, Steve Gadd, Garth Fagan Dance, George Eastman House, Albert Paley, Linda Sue Park, Ramon Santiago, and Christopher Seaman.
Recipients were selected by the Arts & Cultural Council’s awards committee, comprised of Grace Tillinghast, Chair; Charlotte Herrera; Robert Hursh; Jack Langerak; and Joanna Scott.
For more information about the 2006 Arts Awards, please call Carolyn Reynolds, Communications & Special Events Manager, at (585) 473-4000 ext. 206 or visit www.artsrochester.org.
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The Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester is a nonprofit art services organization for the 10-country greater Rochester region. Our mission is to strengthen our region’s creative sector through our grant programs, membership services, and special initiatives and to act as an advocate and funder to promote artistic vitality and cultural diversity throughout the region. For information about additional programs and services, visit us at www.artsrochester.org or call (585) 473-4000.
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