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The Seventh Mayor's Arts Awards!

The Mayor’s Arts Awards recognizes individuals, organizations and businesses that have made outstanding contributions to the development, expansion and success of the arts in the City of Sedona. The term “arts” refers to all aspects of the arts, including but not limited to culinary, dance, film, literary, music, performing, and visual. Please note that the awards do not address the quality or quantity of any particular individual or group’s artwork.

The City’s Arts and Culture Program will celebrate two incredible artists and two organizations at the upcoming seventh Mayor’s Arts Awards event on Saturday, November 2 from 6 to 8 PM at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, located at 2030 State Route 89A in Sedona.

The awardees and their categories are:

Individual - Winnie Meunch
Business/Organization - Sedona Visual Artists Coalition
Education - Chamber Music Sedona
Lifetime Achievement - Susan Kliewer

The Mayor’s Arts Awards, a signature event organized by the city’s Arts and Culture Program, recognizes four categories for exceptional contributions in the development and success of the arts in the Sedona community. A volunteer work group of local artists and art lovers reviewed each nomination and carefully selected the awardees based on predetermined criteria.

"With Sedona being home to many artists and galleries, drawing art lovers from near and far, I am proud to be honoring those artists who have made a substantial impact on our vibrant art community. I hope you will join us for this exciting celebration," said Mayor Scott Jablow.

“I am truly excited to host this wonderful event with our Mayor. It is gratifying knowing that this will be the city's seventh ceremony honoring our generous local artists. Each one transcends the call, elevating the arts in our community. I hope to see you at this free event, which promises to be a fun celebration for all,” said Arts and Culture Specialist Nancy Lattanzi.

A free ticket to the event will include a cash bar, hors d’oeuvres, music, photography, short films and more, culminating in awarding this year’s four recipients. Watch for additional information closer to the date on how to acquire a ticket; for more information about the event, contact Lattanzi at NLattanzi@SedonaAZ.gov or 928-203-5078.

The Sixth Mayor's Arts Awards 2017

From left to right: Dennis Ott (recipient for Education), Jim Bishop, Geri Jahnke (recipient for Organization), Nancy Lattanzi Arts & Culture Coordinator, Bill Levengood (recipient for Organization), Mayor Sandy Moriarty, Harriet McInnis (recipient for Organization), Peggy Lanning (recipient for Lifetime Achievement) and Joe McNeill (recipient for Individual). Missing Susan Kliewer (recipient for Organization.)

Peggy Lanning Joe McNeill Dennis Ott red rock arts council group shot

Peggy Lanning Joe McNeill Dennis Ott Red Rock Arts Council

Lifetime Achievement Individual Education Organization

2017 Honorees

Individual: Joe McNeill, author of the epic “Arizona’s Little Hollywood.” This informative and engaging tome captures volumes of stories and facts covering over 60 films shot in our area. McNeill spent seven years documenting and preserving Sedona’s film history, significantly contributing to our arts and culture.

Business/Organization: The Red Rock Arts Council for their unwavering dedication to public art in our community throughout the years. The council spearheaded Sculpture Walk and helped establish Sedona’s essential Art in Public Places Ordinance to create funding from new business development for the arts, which we still benefit from today.

Education: Dennis Ott for his years of service as a leading arts educator in Sedona as ceramics department head at Sedona Art Center, teaching classes and workshops, initiating outreach and scholarship programs, volunteering and fundraising. Ott’s strong commitment to the arts has inspired many students to explore their creativity.

Lifetime Achievement: Peggy Lanning, founder and owner of Turquoise Tortoise Gallery, now celebrating 45 years, and Lanning Gallery, celebrating 30 years, both thriving businesses. Lanning created the Sedona Gallery Association and First Fridays in our community, among her many accomplishments.

Past recipients

2012
Mary Fisher - Individual
Sedona Film School - Organization/Business
Patty Miller - Education
Adele Seronde - Lifetime Achievement

2011
Madeleine O'Callaghan - Individual
Northern Arizona Watercolor Society - Organization/Business
James Pease - Lifetime Achievement

2010
Bert Harclerode - Individual
Sedona Monthly - Organization/Business
Chamber Music Sedona - Education
Lelia Schoenberg - Lifetime Achievement

2009
Christopher Lane - Individual
Goldenstein Gallery - Organization/Business
Sedona Arts Festival - Education

2008
Nancy Robb Dunst - Individual
Sedona International Film Festival - Organization/Business
Marion Herrman & Joella Jean Mahoney - Lifetime Achievement
Sedona Arts Center - Education

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