The City of Marquette Office of Arts and Culture presents the 26th Annual Art Awards on Sunday, October 15, 2023. This red-carpet affair honors outstanding individuals who have made an impact on the arts and culture in Marquette. The awards show will be held at the Masonic Building’s Red Room, 128 W Washington St. This year’s awards show is made possible by Innovate Marquette Smart Zone.
This event is free and open to the public with a semi-formal suggested dress code to match the occasion. More details to come. The 26th Annual Art Awards show will feature performances and honor this year’s recipients:
Arts Advocate: Marge Sklar
Arts Business: HOTplate/Clayworks
Arts Educator: Gene Bertram
Arts Innovation: Amber Dohrenwend
Arts Organization: DeVos Art Museum
Arts Volunteer: Skylar Taavola
Performing Artist: Patrick Booth
Visual Artist: Stella Larkin
Writer: Marty Achatz
Special Recognition: Aaron Peterson
Youth: Leo Barch (Visual Artist)
Lane Parks (Performing Artist)
For more details about the Annual Art Awards visit www.mqtcompass.com