Mayor's Arts Awards

Established in 2005, the Mayor’s Arts Awards recognize the contributions to the cultural community by city residents, artists, educators, organizations and business leaders. The goal of this program is to help cultivate greater visibility and understanding of the value of the arts, as well as grow new leadership and new patrons of the arts.

This year's honorees:

Miriam Chase Willie, Arts Patron
Helle Scharling-Todd, Artist in the Community
Debbie Golden, Arts Leader
Miriam Arichea, Arts Educator
Pete Ippel, Emerging Artist