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Arts Council
Governor Beshear to Present Governor's Awards in the Arts
FRANKFORT, KY — Governor Steven L. Beshear will honor the 2007-2008 recipients of the Governor's Awards in the Arts at a public ceremony and celebration on Wednesday, October 1, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. in the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort.
"The recipients of these awards are a testimony to the value of the arts in Kentucky," said Governor Beshear. "They actively demonstrate how the arts are a tool for building vibrant communities, enhancing economic development, creating successful learning strategies and enriching individual's lives."
The Governor's Awards in the Arts recipients are selected in nine different categories, with the Milner Award being the most prestigious and the first, which was established by the Kentucky Arts Council in 1978, after the late B. Hudson Milner.
Owsley Brown II is the 2007-2008 recipient of the Milner Award, which recognizes outstanding individual commitment to the arts and their role in the economy, community and culture of Kentucky.
Suzan-Lori Parks, a playwright, screenwriter and novelist, born in Ft. Knox, Kentucky will receive the National Award in recognition of her artistic achievement reaching national acclaim.
Vince DiMartino will receive the Artist Award for lifetime achievement in the arts.
John Timmons and ear X-tacy, will receive the Business Award for outstanding support of the arts and artists in Kentucky.
Kentucky Repertory Theatre will receive the Community Arts Award for significant contributions to Horse Cave and the surrounding region.
Julie Ann White will receive the Education Award to recognize her significant contributions to arts education in Owensboro and for the Kentucky Department of Education.
Cowan Community Action Group will receive the Folk Heritage Award for its role in promoting and conserving Kentucky's traditional arts.
City of Covington will receive the Government Award for its significant support of the arts through economic development and historic preservation programs.
Charlie Hughes, founder of Wind Publications and publisher of "Kentucky Literary Newsletter" will receive the Media Award for his commitment to bringing the arts to the attention of the public.
The Kentucky Arts Council administers the Governor's Awards in the Arts selection process. Nominations are solicited from the public, reviewed by a selection committee and presented to the Governor for final approval. Nominations for the 2009 awards will be accepted until March 1, 2009.
The Kentucky Arts Council is a state agency in the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet that creates opportunities for Kentuckians to value, participate in and benefit from the arts. Kentucky Arts Council funding is provided by the Kentucky General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.
NOTE TO EDITORS: More detailed information about the recipients of the 2007-2008 Governor's Awards in the Arts can be found at http://www.artscouncil.ky.gov/07govaward/invite.htm.
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