2004 ArtServe Michigan
Governor's Awards for
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 WHAT
ArtServe Michigan Governor's Awards for Arts & Culture is a statewide event that showcases and celebrates Michigan artists, arts in education, arts organizations, civic leaders in the arts and business support of the arts. Winners are selected in 7 categories – International Achievement, Arts in Education, Michigan Artist, Emerging Artist, Business Honor Roll, Cultural Organization, and Civic Leader. A selection committee composed of citizens from throughout the state chooses the winners.

HISTORY
Since its beginning in 1985, the Governor's Awards for Arts & Culture have recognized individuals and organizations that have been vital to the growth and development of Michigan's cultural resources. The ArtServe Michigan Governor's Awards for Arts & Culture evolved from the Concerned Citizens for the Arts in Michigan Governor's Arts Awards.  Concerned Citizens for the Arts in Michigan was a non-profit arts advocacy organization, which merged with three other arts organizations (Arts Foundation of Michigan, Business Volunteers for the Arts and Michigan Alliance for Arts Education) to form ArtServe Michigan.

TODAY
The primary mission of ArtServe Michigan Governor's Awards for Arts & Culture is to increase public awareness of the economic, educational and cultural value of the arts statewide. Over 600 artists, legislators, business leaders, arts managers, board members and patrons from every corner state attend the event. The award presentations are presided over by, Barbara Kratchman, the President of ArtServe Michigan. A highlight of the evening is a special 'Governor's Reception' involving Governor Jennifer Granholm.

WHO
ArtServe Michigan, established in 1997 is a nonprofit arts and cultural organization working to increase public support for the arts in Michigan. Through the efforts of hundreds of individuals and arts and education organizations, ArtServe Michigan advocates on behalf of the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the arts throughout the state.

ABOUT THE EVENT

When
Thursday, November 18, 2004

Where
The Henry Ford, Dearborn
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
Governor's Reception 6:00 PM
Strolling Dinner 6:30 PM
Award Ceremony 8:00 PM
Afterglow 9:15 PM
Cocktail Attire

Featured Entertainment 

2004 Emerging Artist – Singer/Songwriter,
Liliana Rokita 

Laureates of the Sphinx Competition, the Sphinx Quartet is a compellingly dynamic presence

Event Chair
Edward T. Wellburn, Jr.
Vice President of Design GM North America 
General Motors Corporation

Planning Committee Chair
Deborah Dingell
Executive Director Community & Government Relations & Vice Chair GM Foundation

For the complete list of Governor’s Awards committee members click here.

2004 GALA EVENT

This year’s ArtServe Michigan Governor’s Awards for Arts & Culture is scheduled to take place November 18, 2004 at The Henry Ford in Dearborn.  ArtServe Michigan hopes to raise over $300,000 to continue its efforts in support of the arts, arts education, advocacy, programs and services. 

The Governor’s Awards Gala will be an enjoyable evening attended by over 600 CEOs, business and arts leaders, artists, educators and arts supporters living and working in Michigan. 

The 2004 Governor’s Awards Gala presents a truly great opportunity to entertain clients, network and meet new people.  The evening will present ample opportunities for guests to get acquainted and to learn more about the services and activities of ArtServe Michigan and the amazing artists, arts and cultural organizations and individuals influencing arts and culture in Michigan.  

HOW YOU CAN HELP
There are two important ways you can pitch in to help raise money to support the work of ArtServe Michigan: purchasing tickets to the gala and through sponsorships.

Those interested in purchasing tickets can contact Kim Adams at (248) 557-8288 ext. 17,  or by clicking here to purchase tickets online through a secure server.

Another significant way you can help is by becoming an event sponsor. Not only do you get the satisfaction of donating to a worthy cause, but you also receive a number of premium benefits, during and after the event.  To learn more about becoming a sponsor contact Lisa Sowa at (248) 557-8288 ext.11 or sowa@artservemichigan.org.

For more information about the Governor’s Awards please contact: 

Kim Adams
ArtServe Michigan
17515 West Nine Mile Road, Suite 1025
Southfield, Michigan 48075
(248) 557-8288 ext.17
gaac2005@artservemichigan.org

 

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