The Artist Series “Merit Award” is given annually to recognize individuals in our community who have made a significant contribution to the arts locally, nationally, or internationally. The recipient is honored each year at the Annual Spring Benefit.

1999
Waldie Anderson

2000
Wiley L. Housewright

2001
Grace C. Nash

2001
Jack Swartz

2002
Virginia Densmore

2003
James Croft

2003
Philip Spurgeon

2004
Janice Harsanyi

2005
Jon Piersol

2006
Ray and Patsy Kickliter

2007
Tommie Wright

2008

Karyl

Louwenaar

2009

Michael Corzine

2010

Anne Garee