This past Wednesday, the Executive Director of Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts (VLAA), Sue Greenberg, was honored at the annual Missouri Art Awards for her leadership in the arts. Greenberg has served as the executive director at VLAA since 1986, providing invaluable services to artists and arts organizations, supporting the artistic community in greater St. Louis and eastern Missouri.
“It’s always inspiring to gather with arts advocates in Jefferson City,” said Greenberg. “This year, I had the honor of receiving a Missouri Arts Council award and the opportunity to publicly thank our volunteers and longstanding supporters, including the Regional Arts Commission [of St. Louis].”
The Missouri Art Awards Honorees are chosen from six categories: Arts Education, Arts Organization, Creative Community, Individual Artist, Leadership in the Arts, and Philanthropy.
The Saint Louis Art Fair also received an award as a top arts organization in the state. Founded in 1994, the Saint Louis Art Fair aims to showcase both visual arts and musical performances. Over the last 30 years, they have had more than 780 performers and provided exhibition space to more than 4,700 artists. The award was accepted by the fair’s Executive Director, Sarah Umlauf.
Since 1983, the Missouri Arts Council has hosted the Missouri Art Awards to honor a variety of individuals, organizations, and communities throughout the state for their significant contributions to Missouri’s artistic and cultural legacy.
The award ceremony was held during Missouri Arts Advocacy Week, organized by Missouri Citizens for the Arts. Each year, organizations and individuals across the state come together and meet with senators and representatives to advocate for support and funding for the arts.
Poster artwork is “Tree Farm” by Bryan Haynes of Washington. Missouri Arts Council.
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