arts award 2012 presentation
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Artist Award
Presented to an artist whose achievements in his
or her artistic discipline are widely recognized,
whose work has demonstrated a compelling and
unique vision, who has produced a significant
body of work and who has had an impact on the
cultural world and the general public.
Dennis Bell
Presented by David Ring
Artist Award Dennis Bell
Artist Award Dennis Bell
Artist Award
Presented to an artist whose achievements in his
or her artistic discipline are widely recognized,
whose work has demonstrated a compelling and
unique vision, who has produced a significant body
of work and who has had an impact on the cultural
world and the general public.
Jerry Pinkney
Presented by Ernie Anastos
Artist Award Jerry Pinkney
Artist Award Jerry Pinkney
The Sophia Abeles Award is part of a generous endowment gift from the Joseph & Sophia Abeles Foundation for arts in education. Sophia Abeles was a dedicated educator and lover of the arts.
The Sophia Abeles Education Award
Steffi Nossen School of Dance
Presented by Lucille Werlinich
Sophia Abeles Education Award Steffi Nossen School of Dance
Sophia Abeles Education Award Steffi Nossen School of Dance
Presented to an arts organization that has made
an important contribution to the growth of
Westchester’s cultural life over a significant
period of time.
Arts Organization Award
Taconic Opera
Presented by Tom Lalla
Arts Organization Award Taconic Opera
Arts Organization Award Taconic Opera
Presented to a person (or persons)… who has
made a notable contribution to the arts through
philanthropic activities, extraordinary leadership
and commitment, thereby advancing artistic
excellence and enriching the Westchester
community.
Arts Patron Award
Westchester Community Foundation
Presented by County Executive Robert Astorino
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Arts Patron Award Westchester Community Foundation
Purchase Performing Art Center, Hansel and Gretel (Photo by Phil Corso)
Arts Patron Award Westchester Community Foundation
Presented to an individual, group, organization
or agency that has demonstrated extraordinary
vision and leadership in using the arts to
enhance community life, to increase access to
cultural experiences or to enrich the county’s
cultural heritage.
Community Arts Award
Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra
Presented by Hon. Ken Jenkins
Community Arts Award Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra
Community Arts Award Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra
Presented to an individual, group, organization or
agency that has demonstrated extraordinary vision
and leadership in using the arts to enhance
community life, to increase access to cultural
experiences or to enrich the county’s cultural heritage.
Community Arts Award
Castle Gallery of the College of New RochellePresented by Matt Sampson
Community Arts Award Castle Gallery of the College of New Rochelle
Family Arts Day
RAMWAR, by Charles McGill
Community Arts Award Castle Gallery of the College of New Rochelle
Presented to an individual, group, organization
or agency that has demonstrated extraordinary
vision and leadership in using the arts to
enhance community life, to increase access to
cultural experiences or to enrich the county’s
cultural heritage.
Community Arts Award
Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital’s and Creative Arts Therapy DepartmentPresented by Matt Sampson
Community Arts Award
Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital’s Child Life and Creative Arts Department
Community Arts Award
Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital’s Child Life and Creative Arts Department