The mARTies Awards

Recognizing the Stars at the mARTies!

Join us at the Lyric Theatre to honor artists, philanthropists, volunteers and leaders

VIP Reception 5:30PM- 6:30PM
Café Martier | 23 SW Osceola St, Stuart FL 34994
$72 (includes Awards Presentation)

Awards Presentation 7PM
The Lyric Theatre | 59 SW Flagler Ave, Stuart, FL 34994
Adults $37 & Students $22

The stars will be shining brightly on November 14th at the historic Lyric Theatre in downtown Stuart! The mARTies Committee is so excited to move the annual event to this venue which is so important to our cultural community. The evening’s show is being produced by Heidi Condon with support from Kristal Wion Eckhardt, aka Captain Hook. The student performers, all nominees, are in rehearsals to bring to you a night you won’t forget! They are creating unique performances just for the mARTies and partnering to do so.

The mARTies co-chairs, Lisa Renee Ludlum and Marney McKee, invite you to join them at the Lyric to applaud the nominees and named awards recipients. Consider starting the evening early and be a part of the VIP reception held at our newest downtown locale, Café Martier. The inclusive tickets (VIP and awards performance) are $75 via the Lyric’s website. A limited number of VIP tickets are available. Planning for the VIP party are the artistic duo, Ken Hooper-Capozzi and Barb Bucci. Don’t be surprised to find paparazzi lurking near the entrance of the Lyric just waiting to snap your photo! Camera-ready Liz McKinley is the official photographer for the night.

The mARTies Awards is a signature event produced by the Arts Foundation for Martin County to support the Arts Council, Inc. Student recipients will receive scholarships to support their bright futures in the arts! Committee member, Sharon Hagin is coordinating the review of the nominees. Students are interviewed in addition to submitting documents for the esteemed judges to consider. All Named Award recipients will be recognized during the evening as will our nominees. Following in the footsteps of famous awards events, we will announce the recipients of our nominated categories during the mARTies!

Excited to be a part of a wonderful night? Perhaps you’d even like to support our efforts? Katie Gianni, Terri Pettengill, and Laura Daniel are working to delight our sponsors, call 772.287.6676 today to get in on the fun!

2019 Named Award Recipients:

LIFETIME ACHEIVEMENT IN THE ARTS | Guy Coheleach

PHILANTHROPY IN THE ARTS | Jerome and Phyllis Rappaport

CORPORATE LEADERSHIP IN THE ARST | PNC – Arts Alive!

EXCELLENCE IN ARTS EDUCATION | Cindy Kessler

ARTS LEADERSHIP | Karen L. Barnes

ARTS SERVICE | ​Mary Ann Loomis

SPECIAL RECOGNITION | MCHS VISUAL ARTS TEACHERS (Amanda Jones and Bryan Johnson) and KIM JONES for the Martin County Historical Mural at the Prescription Shop

2019 NOMINEES:

Adult – Literary Artist

Betty Jo​Buro

Linda Aileen Miller

June O'Brien

Nicki van Vonno

Adult – Performing Artist

Lorrianna Colozzo

Anna Preston

Tasha Shirley

Adult – Visual Artist

Betty Brain

Suzanne Connors

Amanda Jones

Rosalind Neilen

Roni Rottner

Student – Performing (Music) Artist

Zoe Beaton

Abigail Bracken

Sophie Bracken

Aliya French

Brandon Gunter

Lucas Pereira

Courtney Stanford

Student – Performing (Theatre) Artist

Kaitlyn Conboy

Julia Cuccurullo

Glenna Dull

Eliza Levy

Mollie Saum

Gina Saxton

Leelou Ziehm

Student – Visual Artist

Crystal Aguilar

Teagan Carregal

Dina Coletti

Isabella Gallese

Miguel Paes

Raymundo Ramirez

Allison Sanchez

Amelia Stebbing

Aleesia Wise