Hall receives Angel of the Arts Award
Lee County Commissioner Tammy Hall received the Angel of the Arts Award Business Sponsor 2009 for her continued support of local artists in Lee County.
The awards are given through the Alliance for the Arts to honor the artists, arts organizations and arts supporters who contribute to the vitality of the arts and culture in Lee County.
Since her election in 2004, Hall has invited local artists to display their artwork in her Fort Myers office. Artists from all over Lee County, including residents from North Fort Myers, Pine Island and Sanibel from students to senior citizens, have displayed their creative talents over the last years in her office. The work is on display for 6 to 8 weeks giving the artists more community exposure.
A press release and bio on each featured artist is issued to local media outlets and the public is welcome to view the artwork.
“The arts are an important part of the cultural development of our community,” Hall said. “I believe that government can play an important role in providing assistance in public awareness, developing the use of public spaces for display and interaction of art, and for the encouragement and commitment of continued financial support both public and private of all the arts.”
For more information about how you can participate in displaying your work next year, contact Carmen Salom, executive assistant to Hall, at 533-2226.