Angels of the Arts 2008
The 5th Annual Angels of the Arts Awards took place this year In the Fort Myers River District on Sunday, April 13, 2008. There was a VIP Reception at the Sidney and Berne Davis Arts Center and the Ceremony followed at Florida Repertory Theatre. Patrick Nolan emceed the event and young artist nominees Bianca Russell and April Moreau gave two moving performances. There were 57 individual nominations in 14 categories. At the end of the evening the following people and organizations took home awards:
Arts Benefactor: Christine Johnson (posthumously)
Literary Artist: Joe Pacheco
Arts Teacher: Teri Aldred
Arts Volunteer (tie): DJ Lorentz and Natalie Pillion
"New" Artist: Scott Guelcher
Visual Artist: Jeffrey Scott Lewis
Business Arts Sponsor: Edison Ford Winter Estates
Arts Publication/Broadcast Series: Florida Weekly
Arts Journalist: Nancy Stetson
Performing Artist: Victor Legarreta
Young Artist: Bianca Russell
Arts Organization Leader: Jim Griffith
Arts Organization: Space 39
Artist: LIfetime Achievement (tie): Gale Bennett (posthumously)
Niels Miller (posthumously)
Click here for a list of all the deserving nominees for this year's awards!
The Angels of the Arts Awards recognizes the positive and essential impact of artists, art organizations, artistic educators and supporters in Lee County’s Quality of Life and Economic Development; the public is invited to play a vital role by nominating the individuals and/or businesses they notice that make a difference in the arts and culture of our area.
Attendees are asked to dress up for the occasion in special recognition of Lee County’s finest artists and supporters. The Alliance for the Arts proudly supports the artists and arts organizations in our area as the state designated Local Arts Agency for Lee County.