Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton and Phoenix Center for the Arts will present the Mayor’s Arts Awards, November 21, 2014, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Tickets cost just $75 and are available for purchase at the Phoenix Center for the Arts box office or by calling 602-254-3100.
Art lovers and community-minded individuals can reserve their spot in this interactive arts experience and show their support for Phoenix Center for the Arts. The event will serve as Phoenix Center for the Arts’ signature fundraiser and enable the Center to continue providing vital arts and education opportunities for the Phoenix community year round.
Bucking the traditional gala format, the Mayor’s Arts Awards event will feature an interactive tour of the facility, featuring live performances in nearly every artistic medium, one of a kind raffle prizes, and the Mayor himself, presenting awards to this year’s deserving honorees. This year’s event will feature a brand new Honorary Artist award to the list of commendations. The Honorary Artist award will be given to a community member who has demonstrated leadership by finding creative solutions for the arts in the City of Phoenix.
The Mayor’s Arts Awards serve to identify outstanding leaders in six areas; Visual Arts, Theatre, Music, Dance, Public Art, and Creative Writing. An eighteen-person committee of experts in each medium will perform a two-stage selection process to nominate candidates. Nominees are be chosen based on the criteria of innovation, impact, and integration.
Event Facts:
What: The Third Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards
Date/Time: Friday, November 21, 2014, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Admission: $75
Where: Phoenix Center for the Arts, 1202 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix AZ 85004
Parking/Transportation: Limited street parking available. Avoid the hassle and take METRO Light Rail to the McDowell/Central Ave or Roosevelt/Central Ave. Bike racks are also available.
Presenting Organization: Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton and Phoenix Center for the Arts
Information: info@centerforthearts.org or 602-254-3100
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