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Arts Missoula honors local artists, announces grants and flags federal funding threats at annual awards
Summary
Arts Missoula presented awards to educators, ensembles, artists and businesses; the nonprofit announced artist grants and microgrants, urged support amid potential federal funding cuts, and highlighted new programs and public‑art tools.
Arts Missoula presented its annual awards and several program updates at a ceremony that also featured a mayoral announcement about a future arts plan and comments on national funding pressures.
Heather Adams, executive director of Arts Missoula, opened the event and said the organization would make a $500 donation to the Salish Language School and highlighted the nonprofit’s programs, fundraising partners and plans to relaunch membership. Adams also announced grant recipients and microgrant winners and invited the public to upcoming community events.
Award winners announced at the ceremony included: • Rosie Sykes Ayers — Arts Educator Award, recognized for her career as a K–8 theater teacher and statewide work on arts and suicide‑prevention programming. • String Orchestra of the Rockies — Cultural Vision Award, honored for 40 seasons of conductorless chamber performances, educational outreach and a regional tour. • John Thompson — Individual Artist Award, recognized for decades of public sculpture…
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