Winners of the Mayor's first annual Arts Awards announced Friday
In addition, First Lady Kathy Sisolak announced a new exhibition opportunity for Nevadan artists, presenting the opportunity to have their artwork hung on the wall in the Governor’s Mansion.
Details and application for this 2020 initiative can be found at www.carson.org/ac
The Mayor’s Art Award was created to recognize and promote local artists and organizations who have made Carson City a little brighter.
There was a total of 18 nominees:
Category one: Arts Innovator Award
- Ananda Bena-Weber
- Cynthia Brenneman
- Fred Howland
- Deborah Lambin
- Mauricio Sandoval
Category two: Service to the Arts Award
- Cynthia Brenneman
- Quest Lakes
- Jeffery Pace
- Molly Walt
- Michael Wiencek
Category three: Community Impact Award
- Brewery Arts Center
- Nevada Artsits Association
- Nevada Gourd Society
- Sierra Nevada Ballet
- Wild Horse Children’s Theater
Category four: Art of Giving Award
- Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery
- Carson City Classic Cinema Club
- Southwest Gas Corporation
The first category is the “Arts Innovator Award,” which honors an individual who is implementing new, innovative ideas into the arts and cultural center that benefit the community. The winner of the Arts Innovator Award was Cynthia Brenneman of the Nevada Arts Council.
The second category is “Service to the Arts Award,” which seeks to inspire a culture of giving by recognizing an outstanding individual who has graciously helped fund, support or sustain arts and culture in the community. The winner of the Service to the Arts Award was local artist Michael Wiencek, who has also helped source and house artists to help bring more artistic projects to the capital city.
The third category is “Community Impact Award,” which focuses on bringing a great impact to Carson City. The winner of the Community Impact Award was Wild Horse Children’s Theater.
The fourth category is “Art of Giving Award” which seeks to inspire a culture of giving by recognizing an outstanding organization that has graciously helped fund, support or sustain arts and culture programs and organizations in our community. The winner of the Art of Giving Award was Southwest Gas Corporation.
To learn more about arts and culture in our community and the Mayor's Arts Award, please watch the video below.
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