The Mayor's Celebration of the Arts Gala, coming up on Friday, Sept. 30 is a unique celebration that allows us to honour outstanding local artists.
Tickets are $50 each and include a reception. Call the Arden box office at 780-459-1542.
Below is a list of artists competing in seven categories:
Youth Artist Award
• Lara Hyrak – musician • Sarah Kelly – writer, visual artist, musician
Emerging Artist Award
• Paige Tirs – dancer • Samantha Williams-Chapelsky – visual artist • Aly Yusuf – vocal performer
Established Artist Award
• Trevor Tchir – singer, songwriter, musician
Excellence in Arts Teaching
• Colleen Hewitt – arts teacher • Darryl Kari – arts teacher • Judy Smallwood – arts teacher • Sherri Urkow – dance teacher
Community Arts Group Award
• St. Albert Singers Guild – community choir
Arts Leadership Award
• Heidi Alther – arts administrator • Pat Wagensveld – visual artist
Mayor's Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award
• Elke Blodgett – potter • Michael Lazar – luthier • Criselda Mierau – choir director • Dr. Lillian Upright – pianist and music teacher • Pat Wagensveld – visual artist • Laura Watmough – visual artist • Allan Nuttall – visual artist
