MEDIA ADVISORY:
ARTSERVE MICHIGAN'S PRESIDENT ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL
GOVERNOR'S AWARDS
 INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER

SOUTHFIELD, MI, September 14, 2004 - ArtServe Michigan's President Barbara Kratchman today announced that Juan Atkins will receive the 2004 ArtServe Michigan Governor's Awards International Achievement Award along with Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson.  Derrick, Kevin and Juan are receiving the award because of their achievements in techno music.

The trio will receive the prestigious award along with 8 other award recipients on Thursday, November 18 at The Henry Ford in Dearborn. The other awards categories and recipients are:

§ Cultural Organization - Blissfest Music Organization, City of Marquette Arts & Culture Department and the Grand Rapids Ballet Company

§ Michigan Artist - Michael Daugherty, composer

§ Emerging Artist - Liliana Rokita, singer/songwriter

§ Arts in Education - Dr. C. Robert Maxfield, Superintendent of Farmington Public Schools

§ Civic Leader - Maxine and Stuart Frankel

§ Business Honor Roll - LaFontsee Galleries and Underground Studio

For more information about the Governor's Awards or to purchase tickets contact ArtServe Michigan at (248) 557-8288 ext.17.

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About ArtServe Michigan
ArtServe Michigan, is a statewide arts advocacy organization that supports and advocates for the arts, arts education and culture in the state of Michigan. ArtServe Michigan accomplishes its mission by working with artists, educators, cultural organizations, businesses, volunteers and others through statewide programs, services and a variety of collaborative efforts.

About the ArtServe Michigan Governor's Awards
ArtServe Michigan Governor's Awards for Arts & Culture is a state-wide program that showcases and celebrates Michigan artists, arts organizations, arts patrons 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 made up of citizens from throughout the state chooses the winners. The primary mission of the ArtServe Michigan Governor's Awards for Arts & Culture is to increase public awareness of the economic, educational and cultural value of the arts in our state. Over 700 artists, legislators, business leaders, arts managers, board members and patrons from every corner of the state attend the event.