The 28th Annual Emerging Artists Award Ceremony April 19, 2012

The 28th Annual Emerging Artists Award Ceremony will be held at 6:00pm on Thursday April 19th, 2012, at the Durham Arts Council. This year’s ceremony will honor fifteen emerging artists as well as the legacy of the late Mary D.B.T. Semans, a committed supporter of the Emerging Artists program. The ceremony will feature an inspirational performance by jazz artist Lois Deloatch and a dance performed by Gaspard Louis. Tickets are $35.00, and the ceremony will be followed by a reception. Tickets and more information are available online at www.durhamarts.org.


This year’s recipients are:

Sasha Bakaric, Craft

Diane Daniel, Literature

Notasia DeRubertis, Film

Laurel Ferejohn, Literature

Matthew Ford, Photography

Nuno Gomes, Mixed Media

Anne Gregory, Painting

Christine Hager-Braun, Craft

Gracelee Lawrence, Sculpture

Hope Marasco, Music

Chance Murray, Mixed Media

Drucilla Pettibone, Craft

Will Ridenour, Music

Kristin Taylor, Dance

Anita Woodley, Drama

Official Website: http://www.durhamarts.org