Armory Art Center bestowed high honor with ‘The Legacy Award’ in 2020 Cultural Council For Palm Beach County Muse Awards
Annual event recognizes organizations, leaders, educators and creative professionals
for exemplary contributions to the cultural sector
January 25, 2021 – West Palm Beach, Fla. – The Armory Art Center is thrilled to announce being named as the honored recipient of the “Legacy Award” by the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County in the 2020 Muse Awards. In a Jan. 14 virtual ceremony, the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County announced an exciting host of award recipients for Cultural organizations, leaders, educators and creative professionals, recognized for a vibrant array of contributions in 2020.
“We are so very humbled, among our outstanding peers in the cultural community, to be chosen as ‘The Legacy Award’ recipient for our support and contributions to the artist community in 2020,” said Dr. Tom Pearson, Executive Director of the Armory Art Center. “It is our commitment and honor to strive for continuity of service and dedication to artists, despite challenges, and we are truly thankful.”
The virtual event featured pre-recorded performances by some of the county’s most talented artists and comments by award recipients.
“We are thrilled to celebrate the 2020 Muse Award recipients,” said Dave Lawrence, president & CEO. “Each one has demonstrated a passion for Palm Beach County’s cultural sector, a commitment to growing its influence, and a determination to help our community restart with the arts after the impact of COVID-19. Although we cannot celebrate together in person, we look forward to honoring the recipients virtually this January. On behalf of our team of board members, staff and volunteers, congratulations to all.”
The 2020 Muse Awards recipients are: • Armory Art Center (The Legacy Award) • Dalhia Perryman (The Thalia Award) • Jennifer Love Gironda (Liman Excellence in Arts Education) • Palm Beach Symphony (Outstanding Community Engagement) • Florida Power & Light Company (Outstanding Corporate Support) • No More Starving Artists Foundation (Outstanding Creative Professional Support) • Rolando Chang Barrero (Outstanding Cultural Leader) • Historical Society of Palm Beach County (Cultural Impact Award).
Each Muse Award nominee was evaluated and scored by a selection panel of cultural peers. Selected winners were then approved by the Cultural Council’s board of directors. The Cultural Impact Award winner was chosen after a public vote conducted by The Palm Beach Post.
About the Armory Art Center:
The Armory Art Center’s art school and galleries provide creative opportunities to enhance your life. The Armory has served the community for over 30 years. The mission of the Armory Art Center is to inspire the creation and experience of art and the Armory’s vision is to be the leading community resource for arts education. Serving over 3,000 students annually, the Armory Art Center offers 160 courses per term in six terms throughout the year to students ranging in age from pre-school to retiree. Classes in drawing, painting, photography, jewelry, fiber & textiles, ceramics, and sculpture are held in 12 state-of–the-art studios. Twelve exhibitions are hosted annually in three galleries. Exhibitions, lectures, and special events are open to the public. For information, visit www.armoryart.org or call (561) 832.1776. THe Armory Art Center is located at 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
About the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County:
The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County is the only organization solely dedicated to supporting arts and culture in The Palm Beaches, Florida’s Cultural Capital®. In its sustaining effort to foster growth of the cultural sector, the Council provides support services to cultural organizations and creative professionals, administers public and private grant programs, advocates for cultural funding, enhances local arts education, and promotes cultural tourism. The Council serves as a venue highlighting works by Palm Beach County visual and performing artists at its headquarters in the historic Robert M. Montgomery, Jr. Building in Downtown Lake Worth Beach. The building is also home to the Roe Green Uniquely Palm Beach Store featuring items by local artisans; the Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf Visitor Information Center; and the outdoor Project Space, offering the best view of the building’s iconic Martin Luther King Jr. mural by Brazilian artist Eduardo Kobra. The Council is currently open to the public Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, including a comprehensive calendar of cultural events in The Palm Beaches, visit www.palmbeachculture.com.