Art-E Awards

Honors performing arts educators, parental supporters and administrators who have made a special contribution in the lives of students. Who have found creative and significant ways to incorporate promoting self-improvement, professional development and commitment.

This award honors an emerging performing arts educator that has demonstrated leadership, advocacy and/or mentorship. Someone who represents the impact of helping Kids through art.

Honors unique and creative leaders that demonstrate guidance, integrity and outstanding commitment to performing arts education. Their work has been highly effective in achieving positive change and inspiring others through their own example.

Honors an individual who has displayed exemplary commitment to the development, preservation and legacy of the performing arts, through effective implementation of programs, services, advocacy or support and embodies the influence of the arts in his or her life.

In memory of Jim Redmond, his family has established this award to honor an individual, family, or organization with a distinguished history of extraordinary contributions to the Performing Arts. Through a proven history of philanthropic giving, these recipients embody true dedication by helping to sustain the infrastructure of support that enables the performing arts to thrive in our community

This award is presented by our Foundation’s Founders to honor an individual with a proven record of advocacy, ongoing activism, and dedicated mentorship.

Honoring the legacy and continued work of an exemplary Artist.