San Diego, CA (PressExposure) April 28, 2010 -- The San Diego Fine Art Society is proud to present the First Annual San Diego Fine Art Society Art Awards Dinner to recognize the achievements of individuals, organizations, or programs committed to enriching their community through the arts. SDFAS invites San Diegans to vote for the nominees by visiting http://www.artpulse.tv/vote . The winners will be announced at the VIP Opening Night Art Awards Dinner benefiting SDFAS at ART SAN DIEGO on September 2.
The nominees include:
Exhibition of the Year - Museum: A museum exhibition that generated excitement and delight, elevating our thinking and appreciation of art.
1. Museum of Contemporary Art Downtown Tara Donovan exhibit
2. San Diego Museum of Art Richard Avedon: Portraits of Power exhibit
3. Museum of Photographic Arts Picturing the Process: the Photograph as Witness
Exhibition of the Year - Gallery: A gallery exhibition that generated excitement and delight, elevating our thinking and appreciation of art.
1. Athenaeum Music & Art Library David Adey exhibit
2. R.B. Stevenson Gallery Charles Arnoldi exhibit
3. Subtext Gallery Ready. Fire. Aim. exhibit by Shawn Wolfe
New Artist of the Year: A professional artist whose talent, vision, passion, and purpose deserves our attention and recognition
1. Greg Brotherton
2. Susy Bielak
3. Shinpei Takeda
Patron of the Year: A philanthropist who gives of him/herself to the organization they most believe in - not only in terms of money, but in thought, soul, energy, work, and love.
1. Ian Mausner, for his work on the board of the New Children's Museum
2. Ann Berchtold, ART SAN DIEGO (formerly Beyond the Border International Contemporary Art Fair)
3. Steven Churchill, Art of Photography Show
People's Choice: A most loved contributor to the arts in whatever capacity, who deserves a nod.
1. Constance White San Diego County Regional Airport Authority
2. Matt D'Arrigo A Reason to Survive
3. Bob & Cheryl Nickel San Diego Space 4 Art
4. Oceanside Museum of Art Danielle Susalla
"Each of the nominees are well deserving of an honor for their contribution to a thriving San Diego art community," says April Game, Executive Director of San Diego Fine Art Society. "As an organization, our mission is to strengthen the pulse of the art community thought education and collaboration, and it is our pleasure to do both by shining a light on leaders who are quietly doing great work to keep our culture thriving. It is equally important to ask San Diegans what their experiences were, and to allow their voices to be heard."
For more information about ART SAN DIEGO and to purchase tickets to the VIP dinner, please visit http://www.artsandiego-fair.com .
SDFAS is a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the pulse of the art community through education, collaboration, and services. The funds raised at this event will support the many exciting programs offered by the organization:
The Artist Mentor Program ArtPulseTV Phantom Galleries "artpulse:mobile - Gallery Positioning System iPhone Application
Through education and collaboration, SDFAS is removing barriers and building bridges throughout the San Diego art community, helping San Diego to reach its potential as a top arts destination in the country. SDFAS is a nonprofit agency under 501(c)(3) status, CA ID #26-0525819.
For more information, please visit http://www.sdfas.org .
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