2008 Mayor's Arts Awards

Nearly 400 people gathered at Seattle Center, Aug. 29 to honor the recipients of the 2008 Mayor's Arts Awards.

"Creativity is one of the things that help Seattle lead in so many different areas. I'm pleased to honor the people and organizations making a difference in our community through arts and culture," said Mayor Greg Nickels. "The Mayor's Arts Awards allow us to shine a spotlight on the recipients' diverse contributions and share in their inspiring stories."

The Seattle Arts Commission reviewed 229 public nominations and recommended the recipients to the mayor. The recipients of the 2008 Mayor's Arts Awards are:

The Mayor's Arts Awards are presented in partnership with Bumbershoot®: Seattle's Music & Arts Festival and are sponsored by City Arts Seattle, a city magazine discovering creativity throughout Seattle, with support from Seattle Channel.

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Photos by Jennifer Richard