Governor's Arts Awards April 14, 2009

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer will present the first Governor’s Awards Awards of her administration at the 28th annual event on Tuesday, April 14 in the Frank Lloyd Wright Ballroom at The Arizona Biltmore.
The Governor’s Arts Awards are presented by Arizona Citizens for the Arts, the Arizona Commission on the Arts and the Office of the Governor to recognize outstanding achievement and contributions to the Arizona arts community.
Sixty-five individuals from around the state were nominated in five categories. Winners will receive specially created glass pieces by six Arizona glass artists.
Award categories are:
• Artist: a living Arizona artist active in the field of literature, visual arts, performing arts, folk arts, architecture, design or film.
• Individual: A living Arizona individual who has made a significant impact on the arts in Arizona through philanthropy, leadership and/or direct involvement.
• Business: A business that has made a significant contribution to support the arts of Arizona. Government agencies are not eligible.
• Community: An Arizona community organization or institution for an outstanding arts-based community program or project. Schools and school districts are not eligible.
• Arts In Education: A living Arizona individual or organization for an outstanding contribution to arts in education.
For questions, additional information, table sales or ticket purchases, call Arizona Citizens for the Arts at (602) 253-6535 or visit www.azcitizensforthearts.org.

Official Website: http://www.azcitizensforthearts.org/ArtsAwards.html