Jul 18, 2019
Six artists and organizations, including several massively influential people at ´óÏó´«Ã½, were honored at the annual Mayor’s Award for the Arts.
From volunteers to entertainers and educators, the locally-based groups and residents were recognized Thursday at Fairview Golf Course for their contributions to the local arts scene.
Included in those honored were former ´óÏó´«Ã½ Western president Drs. Bob and Laurel Vartabedian, as well as Drew Brown, a supporter of the arts in the area who donated $1 million to support a visual annex at Potter Hall at the college.
“I can’t even express how much this community means to us, “ Dr. Laurel Vartabedian said.
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