19th Annual
ArtServe Michigan
Governor's Awards 
for Arts & Culture

ArtServe Michigan
Governor's 
Awards for 
Arts & Culture

WHEN
Nov. 18, 2004 

WHERE
The Henry Ford
Dearborn, MI

2004 Winners

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Deadline, July 16, 2004

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    

Donna M. Edwards 
17515 West Nine Mile Road, Suite 1025 
Southfield, MI 48075 
Phone 248.557.8288 ext.13
Fax 248.557.8581 
Email education@artservemichigan.org 

ARTSERVE MICHIGAN'S PRESIDENT ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF STATE'S HIGHEST HONORS IN ARTS AND CULTURAL EXCELLENCE 

SOUTHFIELD, MI (August 30, 2004) - ArtServe Michigan's President Barbara Kratchman and ArtServe Michigan's Board of Directors today announced the 10 winners of the 19th Annual ArtServe Michigan Governor's Awards for Arts & Culture, the state's premier awards for arts and cultural excellence and achievement. 

The 2004 Governor's Awards recipients are: 

• International Achievement - Derrick May, Kevin Saunderson and Juan Atkins (Detroit)
  
• Cultural Organization - Blissfest Music Organization (Petoskey)
  
• Cultural Organization - City of Marquette Arts & Culture Department (Marquette)
  
• Cultural Organization - Grand Rapids Ballet Company (Grand Rapids)
  
• Michigan Artist - Michael Daugherty (Ann Arbor)
  
• Emerging Artist - Liliana M. Rokita (Saginaw)
  
• Arts in Education - Dr. C. Robert Maxfield (Farmington School District)
  
• Civic Leader - Maxine and Stuart Frankel (Bloomfield Hills)
  
• Business Honor Roll - LaFontsee Galleries and Underground Studio (Grand Rapids)

 "ArtServe Michigan's Board of Directors congratulates the men and women who have won the 2004 ArtServe Michigan Governor's Awards for Arts & Culture," said President Kratchman. "Through their passion for excellence and their commitment to arts & culture, they have achieved extraordinary results. They represent the proud artistic spirit of Michigan and our strong resolve to excel."

These individuals and organizations will receive the Governor's Awards at a celebration on November 18 at 6:30 p.m. at The Henry Ford in Dearborn. The ArtServe Michigan Governor's Awards for Arts & Culture Awards are given to Michigan organizations and individuals that have exemplary achievements in six areas: international achievement, Michigan artist, cultural organization, civic leadership, arts in education and business honor roll. 

All nominations for the ArtServe Michigan Governor's Awards for Arts & Culture undergo a rigorous selection process. An independent selection panel of reviewers from around Michigan reviews the nominations. 

Created during Governor Blanchard's administration, the Governor's Awards for Arts & Culture were established in 1985 to increase the recognition of artists, educators, arts & cultural organizations, businesses and civic leaders in Michigan. The awards create awareness of arts and culture in Michigan, recognize the quality and performance achievements of Michigan artists, educators, arts & cultural organizations, and publicize successful achievement in the arts. 

Major sponsors of the ArtServe Michigan Governor's Awards for Arts & Culture are:

 · General Motors sponsor of the International Achievement Award

 · Masco Corporation sponsor of the Governor's Reception

 · DaimlerChrysler sponsor of the Governor's Awards for Arts & Culture Student Event the day after the Governor's Awards gala

 · WTVS Detroit Public TV producer and sponsor of the awards presentation

More information about the Governor's Awards for Arts & Culture, including a full list of past winners, is available at ArtServeMichigan.org. 

For more ticket information on the ArtServe Michigan Governor's Awards for Arts & Culture, contact Kim Adams at ArtServe Michigan, 248.557.8288 x17 or email  

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