MICHIGAN (www.artservemichigan.org)
WHO: Legendary techno music artists Juan Atkins, Derrick May and
Kevin Saunderson will receive the International Achievement Award, sponsored by General Motors Corporation, from ArtServe Michigan in recognition of their international contribution to music.
WHAT: ArtServe Michigan Governors' Award for Arts & Culture dinner and awards ceremony. The International Achievement Award is presented to a Michiganian who has achieved International prominence in the arts. The 19th Annual Governor's Awards for Arts & Culture is sponsored by ArtServe Michigan and serves as its primary fundraiser.
WHERE: The Henry Ford (formerly Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village) in Dearborn
20900 Oakwood Blvd
WHEN: Thursday, November 18, 2004
TIME: Governor's Reception begins at 6:00 p.m.
Awards Ceremony begins at 8:00 p.m.
OTHER AWARDS:
Michigan Artist Award - Michael Daugherty, nationally known composer and composer-in-residence with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Emerging Artist Award - Liliana Rokita, singer/songwriter, making great strides across the globe
Civic Leader Award - Stuart and Maxine Frankel, primary agents of change and growth in Michigan's arts and cultural community
Arts in Education Award - Dr. C. Robert Maxfield, has provided the education community in Farmington Public Schools with extraordinary leadership and support
Cultural Organization Awards - Blissfest Music Organization in Petoskey, City of Marquette Arts and Culture Dept., in Marquette, and the Grand Rapids Ballet Company in Grand Rapids
Business Honor Roll - LaFontsee Galleries and Underground Studio, Grand Rapids
PHOTO AND INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE. BIOGRAPHIES ON AWARD RECIPIENTS AVAILABLE.
ArtServe Michigan, an independent statewide not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization with offices in Southfield and Lansing, builds support for the arts, artists and cultural activities throughout Michigan through advocacy, education and services. For more information about ArtServe, its programs and services or to become a member, call (248) 557-8288 or visit www.artservemichigan.org.
