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Mayor's Award for the Arts Winners
2007 Mayors Arts Awardees
Please join Mayor Mark Begich for the 2007 Mayor’s Awards for the Arts.
The celebration will be held Wednesday, April 11, 5:30 – 7 p.m. at the Anchorage Museum at Ramuson Center.
The event is free and open to the public.
Individual Artist
David Hagen - Since 1995, Artistic Director and Conductor of the Alaska Chamber Singers. Also a teacher in the Anchorage School District.
Arts Group or Organization
Alaska Native Heritage Center - An important institution in Anchorage since 1999, showcasing Alaska Native arts and artists.
Champion of the Arts
Georgia Blue - Enterprise Director at Anchorage Museum, fosters appreciation and purchase of Native Art; involved in the arts in alaska since 1976; friend and advocate for visual artists.
Youth Arts Award
Anchorage Youth Symphony - A training ground and performance venue for young symphonic musicians since 1965, and run by volunteers.
Kay Linton volunteer in the Arts Award
Opal Myers - A long-time volunteer and patron of the arts; volunteers with Anchorage Concert Association, Anchorage Museum, supports arts groups throughout the Municipality.
Lorene Harrison Award
Mary Louise Rasmuson - A patron of the arts and philanthropist.
2006 Mayors Arts Awardees
Individual Artist
Don Decker
Arts Group or Organization
Alaska Design Forum
Champion of the Arts
Shirley Mae Springer Staten
Youth Arts Award
Out North
Lorene Harrison Award
Ed Crittenden
2005 Mayors Arts Awardees
Individual Artist
Sonya Kelliher-Combs
Arts Group or Organization
Eccentric Theatre Company
Champion of the Arts
ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc.
Youth Arts Award
Alaska Children’s Choir
Kay Linton Volunteer in the Arts
Ellen Packey
2004 Mayors Arts Awardees
Individual Artist
Lauren MacKenzie Miller
Outstanding Arts Organization
Anchorage Museum of History and Art and
The Museum Association
Champion of the Arts
Jocelyn Young
Youth Arts Award
Alaka Dance Theatre
Kay Linton Volunteer of the Arts
Jim and Flo Rooney
Lorene Harrison Award
Saradell Ard
2003 Mayors Arts Awardees
Individual Artist
Kathryn Hoffer
Outstanding Arts Organization
Anchorage Opera
Champion of the Arts
John M. Brower
Youth Arts Award
Music Machine - Janet Carr-Campbell &
Darl Schaaff
Lorene Harrison Award
Robert Pond
2002 Mayors Arts Awardees
Individual Artist
Kim Brown
Outstanding Arts Organization
International Gallery of Contemporary Art
Champion of the Arts
Dr. Robert Wilkins
Youth Arts Award
East High Fine Arts Program
Lorene Harrison Award
Jerry Harper
2001 Mayors Arts Awardees
Individual Artist
Gloria Allen
Outstanding Arts Organization
Anchorage Symphony
Champion of the Arts
Art and ELeanor Brendal
Youth Arts Award
Margaret Hugi-Lewis
Lorene Harrison Award
Lorene Harrison
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