Springfield Celebrates the Arts at the Wildish Community Theater
The inaugural event presents awards to art and culture catalysts on April 8, 2023.
The Springfield Arts and Culture Awards (SACA) will honor and celebrate artists, art organizations, and the distinctive culture that enriches the Springfield community on April 8, 2023. The inaugural edition of SACA will present awards for excellence in several areas of the Springfield art scene: Young Artist of the Year, Arts Advocacy/Business Arts Supporter, Culture Connection, Public Art, Arts Organization of the Year, and a Lifetime Achievement Award.
SACA will also feature premier entertainment with jazz singer Halie Loren and the impeccable Ballet Fantastique. A slice of Springfield culture will also be on display by the Springfield History Museum through a special presentation.
“The Springfield Arts and Culture Awards celebrates the diverse art scene of Springfield. Like all good awards shows, SACA will have surprises, great entertainment, and the well-deserved recognition of the people and organizations that make Springfield’s art culture successful.”
– Dan Egan, Wildish Theater Board Member
The Directors of the Richard E. Wildish Community Theater Board are proud to bring this Celebration of the Arts to the Springfield community. The reach, scope, and quality of this program is made possible by the event sponsor, Timber Products. Additional sponsors: Springfield Renaissance Development Corporation, Kernutt Stokes, Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, Banner Bank, Joseph Leahy, and in-kind donations from Plank Town Brewing Company, and Springfield Public Schools make this event possible.
Award categories with the list of nominees are in alphabetical order. Announcement of the winners will be during the event.
Arts Advocacy/Business Arts Supporter
– Springfield Rotary Club 364
– Wildish Family
– Willamalane Park and Recreation District
Arts Organization of the Year
– Chamber Music Amici
– Ditch Projects
– Emerald Art Center
Culture Connection
– Antonio Huerta
– Dawn Malliett
– Aimee Yogi
Lifetime Achievement
– Dottie Chase
– Ellen Gabehart
– Dorothy Velasco
Public Art Award
– Matt Burney
– Barbara Counsil
– Bayne Gardner
Young Artist of the Year
– Maggie Britton
– Mariachi del Sol
– Jupiter Titus
Tickets for SACA 2023 are now on sale at the Wildish Community Theater or contact Theater Manager Greg Hopper-Moore at the ticket office call 541-868-0689.
