Friday, March 06, 2009

Congratulations Governor's Arts Awards Recipients!

29TH ANNUAL GOVERNOR'S ARTS AWARDS

"Governor Jim Gibbons and the Nevada Arts Council honors the recipients for this year’s Governor’s Arts Awards. Four individuals, two arts groups and a local business are receiving Nevada's highest honors in the arts at the 29th Annual Governor's Arts Awards recognizing the recipients' outstanding and enduring contributions to Nevada through artistic achievement and leadership in the arts."

Congratulations go to:

Dr. James Winn, Reno - Excellence in the Arts
Doug Groves, Wellington - Excellence in Folk and Traditional Arts
Las Vegas Youth Orchestra, Las Vegas - Leadership in Arts Education
Jane and Robert Fielden, Las Vegas - Leadership in the Arts: Individuals
Reno Philharmonic Association, Reno - Leadership in the Arts: Organizations
Estipona Group, Reno - Patronage in the Arts

[text and graphic from Nevada Arts Council website. Caption: "Lynda Yuroff, 2009 GAA Commission Artist." Horse, 9x12", collaged canvas and sage wood on panel.]

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