On Wednesday, April 19th at Brae Burn Country Club, ArtsWestchester recognized 10 STARS of the arts at a festive luncheon attended by 320 guests. There was a buzz in the air thanks to emcee Tony Aiello of WCBS-TV and a host of arts patrons, artists, government officials, and arts leaders. Nominations welcome for 2024!   

Contact:

Sarah Henry

shenry@artswestchester.org

(914) 428-4220

CONGRATULATIONS 2023 ARTS AWARD HONOREES

Emerging
Artist

SAMARA JOY

This rising American jazz singer and SUNY Purchase graduate won two Grammy Awards this year:  Best New Artist and Best Vocal Jazz Album.
Artist
Award

CAROLE ALEXIS

An internationally recognized dance choreographer, honored by the French Government, who presents world-class performances.
Arts Organization
Award

THE PICTURE HOUSE
REGIONAL FILM CENTER

A visionary organization bringing the best of film making to the community at two locations.
Sophia Abeles Arts
Education Award

Westchester Children’s Chorus

An organization that offers choral education and performance opportunities for diverse students from grades 1 to 12.

 

President’s
Award

Georgette Gouveia

A seasoned writer covering the local cultural landscape with insight and information.
Emily & Eugene Grant
Arts Patron Award

Farooq Kathwari

An international humanitarian and business leader who has pursued artistic excellence and social justice throughout his career.
Larry Salley
Photography Award

Lisa Levart

An acclaimed photographer creating portraits with the Ramapough Lenape tribe that reveal the interconnectivity between modern womanhood, ancient mythology, and nature as a life force that is sacred.

Todd Shapera

Todd Shapera is a global photojournalist who has spent nearly a decade traveling backroads in the mountains and seaside villages across Cuba. His environmental portraits documenting the lives of the Cuban people capture their dignity and inner beauty. 
Advancing
Equity Award

The LOFT LGBTQ+
Community Center

The LOFT seeks to be a forceful advocate for justice and positive change for all LGBTQ+ people, celebrates the past, present and future of LGBTQ+ culture and its contributions to society and presents arts and cultural programs and special events such as Westchester Pride and the Hudson Valley TransForum.

Haifa Bint-Kadi

An artist and curator with an outstanding body of work, much of which is in public spaces, who has mentored many emerging artists and worked to create safe spaces and professional opportunities for artists from backgrounds historically underrepresented in arts institutions.

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