Twenty-five individuals and teams will receive awards from the Tucson Pima Arts Council at its 25^th anniversary celebration on Saturday, June 19. The event will be held at the Mercado San Agustín in the Menlo Park neighborhood of downtown Tucson.  “These influential people represent the past and the future of arts and culture in greater Tucson,” said Roberto Bedoya, executive director. “They’ve laid foundations and influenced transformed lives with their passion, creativity and commitment.”

Commemorative medallions will be presented to this esteemed group of performing and visual artists, writers, arts administrators, arts advocates, arts supporters, volunteers and visionaries. The 25 honorees are:

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