City arts awards announced in Cd'A

The city of Coeur d'Alene Arts Commission announced the winners of the 18th Annual Mayor's Awards in the Arts.

Lake City Playhouse is the winner of this year's Excellence in the Arts award. Ken and Victoria Roberge are the recipients of the Support of the Arts award.

Mayor Sandi Bloem will present the awards on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. at The Hagadone Event Center. The event is open to the public, and anyone interested in attending to support the winners is invited.

The Excellence in the Arts award recognizes artists who have made significant contributions to the awareness of the arts in Coeur d'Alene. Recipients are evaluated for their community participation, previous recognition received, and the quality and originality of their work. The Support of the Arts award recognizes individuals or organizations based on the length of their commitment to the arts, the type of support they give (financial, volunteer services, etc.), and their overall involvement in the support of art in Coeur d'Alene.

It is a privilege to recognize the individuals and organizations in our community that make art accessible to everyone, Mayor Bloem said.

The Mayor's Awards in the Arts are presented by the Coeur d'Alene Arts Commission and the city of Coeur d'Alene to recognize and encourage excellence in the arts and to stimulate and support awareness of the arts throughout the city.