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Chloe J. Redman The Outstanding Artist in Dance award recognizes an individual artist whose work within their field has made a significant impact within the discipline locally over five years or more.  To purchase tickets to the Arts Alive Awards gala on June 23 or watch the pre-recorded virtual ceremony broadcast, click here. Chloe J. […]

Millennial Theatre Project The IDEA Leader award recognizes an individual or group who has amplified the voices and vision of artists in the community or has strengthened inclusion, diversity, equity, and access for and within the arts.  The Millennial Theatre Project (MTP), founded by Francine Parr, was created six years ago on the foundation of

Eric Mansfield The Emerging Artist award recognizes an individual in the visual or performing arts with less than five years working in their discipline who illustrates the outstanding potential for making a significant impact on their discipline through creativity and growth.  To purchase tickets to the Arts Alive Awards gala on June 23 or watch

TEXTURES: the history and art of Black hair  The Collaborative Project award recognizes an original project in the performing, visual, or multidisciplinary arts illustrating the power of collaboration to advance and support arts and culture in the community.  To purchase tickets to the Arts Alive Awards gala on June 23 or watch the pre-recorded virtual

Albert Macso/Akron Coffee Roasters The Arts Patron award recognizes an individual, organization, or business that has sustained and enhanced arts and culture in our community through generous support, leadership, and financial resources.  To purchase tickets to the Arts Alive Awards gala on June 23 or watch the pre-recorded virtual ceremony broadcast, click here. Albert Macso,

Robert Pierson This Arts Alive award recognizes an arts educator at the elementary, secondary, or university level who has shown exemplary dedication and commitment to teaching, advising, and mentoring art students.  To purchase tickets to the Arts Alive Awards gala on June 23 or watch the pre-recorded virtual ceremony broadcast, click here. Robert (“Bob”) Pierson

Michelle Ward Ciancio The Summit Artspace Champion award recognizes an individual, group, or organization that has been a true champion for Summit Artspace; who has provided extraordinary and ongoing support for its mission to help artists thrive professionally, creatively, and financially.  To purchase tickets to the Arts Alive Awards gala on June 23 or watch

Hui-Chu Ying The Lifetime Achievement award recognizes an individual who has dedicated their life to the arts and achieved distinction within the community. The award recognizes an individual artist, arts manager, advocate, or other who has strengthened arts and culture in the community through decades of service.  To purchase tickets to the Arts Alive Awards

Arnold Tunstall The Arts Alive Award recognizes an individual or individuals who give selflessly to the cause of advancing arts and culture in the community. Whether an artist, arts administrator, volunteer, or patron, the nominee gives willingly and does so without seeking recognition.  To purchase tickets to the Arts Alive Awards gala on June 23