By Carl Schafer—
MUNCIE, Ind.—The Muncie Mayor’s Arts Awards recognize the contributions to the cultural community by artists of all kinds, and organizations working in the arts to benefit the residents of Muncie. Gordy Fine Art and Framing is promoting the 2021 Mayor’s Arts Awards program by presenting a show of visual art made by award recipients from previous years. Since 2015, awards have been given to 24 individuals and organizations—13 of these are visual artists and we are proud to present their work beginning on the evening of ArtsWalk, October 7, 5 – 9 pm.
The 2021 Mayor’s Arts Awards celebration will take place in November.
The 13 artists are: Jonathan Becker, Braydee Euliss, Jim Faulkner, Ned Griner, Heidi Hale, Bob Hartley, Maura Jasper, Ann Johnson, Kim Miller, John Peterson, Michael Prater, Rachel Replogle, and Lynette Waters-Whitesell.
Refreshments will be served, and many of the artists will be available to engage with visitors. The show will remain on view until Saturday November 19.
At 6:15, a 10-minute presentation honoring all award winners and nominees, will be given by Carl Schafer, chair of this year’s Mayor’s Arts Awards Steering Committee and Gordy co-owner.
“The 13 artists in this show represent a vast range of artistic expression,” Schafer says. “Because the awards are made from an open nomination process, all art forms are given equal weight.”
The goal of this program is to help cultivate greater visibility and understanding of the value of the arts, as well as grow new leadership and new patrons of the arts.
The show will be on view with all works for sale through November 19. Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company promotes talented artists and offers expert design and craftsmanship for framing and displaying treasured family possessions and works of art. Business hours: Monday through Friday, 9 am – 5:30 pm, Saturday, 10 am – 3 pm. Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company is located at 224 East Main Street, next door to Muncie Civic Theatre. For more information, visit www.gordyframing.com or or call 765-284-8422.
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