2021
MAYOR’S ARTS AWARDS
The Mayor’s Arts Awards recognizes the contributions to the cultural community by all visual, performing, and culinary artists; musicians, writers, poets, rappers, directors, producers, craftspeople, arts educators, arts patrons, arts professionals and volunteers; as well as organizations, institutions, government agencies, corporations, and businesses who work in or for the arts primarily benefiting the residents of Muncie. The goal of this program is to help cultivate greater visibility and understanding of the value of the arts, as well as grow new leadership and new patrons of the arts.
Congratulations to our 2021 REcipients!
Debra Gindhart Dragoo
Arts Advocate
An individual or organization whose strong support of the arts has been ongoing through philanthropic and/or volunteer service
Minnetrista
Arts Leader
An arts professional or organization who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, organizational stewardship and partnership within the local arts community
David JOhnson
Arts Educator
An individual whose achievements and contributions to arts education have been significant and far reaching
Classroom Connections of ECI
Corporate Arts
A business/corporation that shows exemplary support of the arts, artists, and arts organizations within the Muncie area
Moth Danneer
Artist in
the Community
An individual visual, performing, or culinary artist, musician, writer, poet, rapper, director, craftsperson, etc. (in any discipline) recognized for artistic excellence and singular efforts in contributing to Muncie’s cultural vitality
Jaylyn Graham
Next Generation Artist
A working visual, performing, or culinary artist, musician, writer, poet, rapper, director, craftsperson, etc. (in any discipline) under the age of 40 who has demonstrated outstanding promise and commitment to the arts community
Morgan Roddy
Muncie Maker
A local for-profit business owner who exemplifies the impact and vitality of Muncie’s creative economy
Genny & Brian gordy
Lifetime Achievement
An individual or organization recognized for significant and sustained contributions to the field of arts and culture in the Muncie area
Congratulations to our 2021 Nominees!
Jennifer Blackmer, Director of the Virginia Ball Center for Creative Inquiry and Ball State Professor of Theatre
Stuart Cotton, Digital Mentor/Technologist at the Muncie Public Library
Leon Crosby, Arts Instructor at Cornerstone Center for the Arts
Robert Dirden, Ball State Associate Teaching Professor of Theatre
First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors
Good Girl Gone Boss Podcast, by Angie Rogers-Howell and Matt Howell
Muncie Ballet Studio
North Church Venue, Owner Megan Pyle and Developer David Jennings
Amy and Andy Shears, Owners of Muncie Map Company and Fur in Focus Pet Portraits
Shantanu Suman, Ball State University Assistant Professor of Graphic Design
Scott Watkins, Executive Director of the Muncie Symphony Orchestra
Rick Zeigler, Founder and Organizer of the Muncie Three Trails Music Series
Travis Harvey, Owner of Village Green Records
Kevin Klinger, Ball State University Associate Professor of Architecture
Natalie Lowe, Ball State University Graduate Student in the School of Art
Laurie Lunsford, Art teacher, Writer, and Illustrator of Children’s Books
Tracena Marie, Therapeutic Arts Director at Muncie Civic Theatre
Award by Carol Burt
The 2021 Mayor’s Arts Awards are made possible through support from the Muncie Arts and Culture Council, the City of Muncie,
Presenting Sponsor— Ball State University College of Fine Arts, VIP Reception Sponsor— First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors,
and Community Reception Sponsor— Raymond James.
Learn more about becoming a Mayor’s Arts Awards sponsor