YUMA, Arizona. – With the theme “The Magic of the Arts,” the annual Tribute of the Muses awards ceremony will take place 7 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Historic Yuma Theatre and Yuma Art Center.
Tribute of the Muses, considered the biggest night of the year for the Yuma Art Center, has expanded to four awards categories. The main award, also called Tribute of the Muses, honors an outstanding member of Yuma’s arts community who has shown exemplary devotion and excellence in the arts. Previous winners have included artists, performers, educators, advocates and patrons.
Additionally:
The Helios award goes to the top newcomer in the arts community.
The Odyssey Award is for an outstanding organization, business, or group.
The Apollo Award is for an outstanding arts educator.
The ceremony will take place in the Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 S. Main St., followed by the gala in the galleries. Attendees are encouraged to dress in formal attire or to the theme.
Tickets to attend the event are $25 each, with all proceeds to benefit Arts and Culture programming. Purchase tickets online (link is available at www.yumaartcenter.com).
This year’s theme celebrates the art of making, the process of creating, and the endless possibilities around the arts.
“Art transports you to a different state of mind, to a different world. In essence, making art is magic.”
Award recipients are selected by the Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission and past Tribute of the Muses winners.
This year’s Tribute of the Muses winner will receive a custom-made art piece titled Magical Blue Wave by artist and previous Muses winner Judy Phillips.
NOMINEES
Tribute of the Muses Award:
Tania Bolin
Myriah Farrar
Mark Flint
Andrea Hauck
Teri Ingram
Mark Wall
Ann Wilkinson
Apollo Award:
Deltrina Grimes
Morgan Laguna
Brad Pease
Helios Award:
Harrison Dusek
Violeta Isaacs
Grace Armijo
Jacob Natseway
Odyssey Award:
Arizona Community Foundation
Ballet Yuma
Chicano Art Collective
JAMS Dance Company
Mechanical Degree
Mountain Shadows Artist Association
Stranded Ink
Weld Like A Girl