PROVIDENCE – The Encore Awards will return for its 20th year of recognizing and celebrating collaborations between the state’s arts and business communities.
Last year, the Arts & Business Council of Rhode Island’s signature event was postponed due to the economy.
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“By postponing last year’s Encore Awards, we were able to really re-examine the event, which had become an elaborate production,” said Peter Bramante, executive director. “We feel that this year’s Encores retain the vibrancy and excitement of previous events but emphasize our organization’s true mission: to strengthen the bonds between the corporate and creative cultures.”
The event will be held on April 30 at the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School’s Carter Center for Music Education & Performance in East Providence. During the awards ceremony, the following individuals and organizations will be honored:
- Arts Advocate Award: Lisa Carnevale
- Encore Award: Lifespan and Paula Most
- Individual Achievement Award for Performing Arts: Larry Rachleff, RI Philharmonic Orchestra
- Individual Achievement Award for Visual Arts: Jonathan Bonner
- Jabez Gorham Award: Community MusicWorks
- Small Business Award: Durkee, Brown, Vivieros & Werenfels Architects
- Special Recognition Award: Catherine Bert, Bert Gallery
The list of recipients had originally been announced by the Arts & Business Council last year, prior to the Council’s decision to postpone the annual celebration. In addition to the awards ceremony, a variety of entertainment, exhibits, and art-making activities will be offered throughout the venue.
The Arts & Business Council of Rhode Island is a chapter of the Arts and Business Council of Americans for the Arts (AFTA). AFTA, a nonprofit organization, looks to strengthen the arts and business sectors and to stimulate partnerships between them.
Tickets for the event range from $60 to $100 per person, with discounts available for artists. Proceeds from the event help to support the programs and services provided by the Council.
For more information, call (401) 621-6127 or visit ExperienceEncore.com.
