26th Annual Art Awards

The City of Marquette Office of Arts and Culture presents the 26th Annual Art Awards on Sunday, October 15th, 2023. The event will include a cocktail hour reception beginning at 6:00pm and an awards show from 7:00-9:00pm. This red-carpet affair honors outstanding individuals who have made an impact in arts and culture in Marquette. The awards show and reception will be held at the Masonic Building’s Red Room, 128 W Washington St. This year’s awards show is made possible by Innovate Marquette Smart Zone.

This event is free and open to the public with a semi-formal suggested dress code to match the occasion. The 26th Annual Art Awards show will feature performances and honor this year’s recipients:

Arts Advocate: Marge Sklar
Arts Business: HOTplate/Clayworks
Arts Educator: Gene Bertram
Arts Innovation: Amber Dohrenwend
Arts Organization: DeVos Art Museum
Arts Volunteer: Skylar Taavola
Performing Artist: Patrick Booth
Visual Artist: Stella Larkin
Writer: Marty Achatz
Special Recognition: Aaron Peterson
Youth: Leo Barch (Visual Artist)
Lane Parks (Performing Artist)

For more details about the Annual Art Awards visit www.mqtcompass.com/annual-art-awards