The Wisconsin Foundation for the Arts has announced the 2009 recipients of the Governor’s Awards in Support of the Arts. Governor Jim and First Lady Jessica Doyle will host a ceremony at the Executive Residence in Madison on Thursday, October 22, to present the Awards.
The Governor's Awards in Support of the Arts
In Wisconsin, we have a high quality of life, and we work hard to maintain it. Part of that is being able to provide our residents with a wealth of diverse visual and performing arts experiences. The contributions of our artists and arts groups help enhance the quality of life in our communities, making Wisconsin a better place to live, work, and do business.
Each fall, Jessica and I welcome the State's most generous arts supporters to the Executive Residence for a ceremony to present the Governor's Awards in Support of the Arts. We are pleased to recognize these outstanding patrons, and express on behalf of the state our appreciation for their work to expand the artistic opportunities available to Wisconsin residents.
Honorable Jim Doyle
Governor, State of Wisconsin
[ View a list of all past recipients. ]
American Girl’s Fund for Children (AGFC) of Middleton, Carol Hay President of the Board, is honored for more than 20 years of generous arts support granting $16 million to Dane County organizations, plus several million dollars of corporate arts gifts. Raising money through sales of its American Girl dolls or accessories returned by customers, all [...]
In 1986, the Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua launched a summer series that has grown yearly, spreading Wisconsin’s history and lore through music and drama sketches. From early June to September, visitors trek from across the Midwest to the big blue tent on Mount Ashwabay near Washburn. In addition to original musical creations, big names [...]
Susan Vette is honored for generous financial gifts and volunteer board leadership for numerous arts and nonprofit community groups in Oshkosh. When the Grand Opera House executive director resigned leaving the organization in debt and staff demoralized, she took charge managing scheduled events, spearheading two fund-raising campaigns and developing a search committee for a new [...]
Ellsworth and Carla Peterson are arts patrons for many Door County arts organizations. Carla Peterson’s Peninsula Players Theatre board leadership came at a critical time for the theatre and laid the groundwork for a capital campaign to rebuild the theater and stagehouse. The couple’s generous challenge gift of $1 million spurred completion of [...]
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The Wisconsin Foundation for the Arts works in partnership with the Governor to present the Governor's Awards in Support of the Arts, an annual celebration of exceptional supporters, leaders, and organizations across the state. Read more... -
Advisory Committee
- Dean Amhaus, President
Spirit of Milwaukee - Jane A. Bartell, President
Modaz Ltd. - Tom Carto, President
Overture Center for the Arts - Lynne Eich, Former Director
Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission - James S. Haney, President
WI Manufacturers & Commerce - John Laabs, President/CEO
Wisconsin Broadcasters
Association Foundation - George A. Nelson, Executive Vice President
Morgan Murphy Stations - Russell Panczenko, Director
Chazen Museum of Art - Karen L. Spahn, Senior Vice President of Development
Milwaukee Public Museum - Andrew Taylor, Director
Bolz Center for Arts Administration
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Carol T. Toussaint
Foundation Consultant - George Tzougros, Executive Director
Wisconsin Arts Board
Staff
- Jeffrey Bartell, Chair
- Kristi Williams, Executive Director
- Beverly Lemberger, Administrator
- Dean Amhaus, President