I was honored to be named the inauguration co-recipient (as curator) of the Newell Flather Leadership In Public Art Award from New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) last night with the irrepressible Silvia Lopez Chavez (as artist). It was a beautiful event at the Four Seasons and so energizing to be among so many friends and colleagues who know the challenges and rewards of this crazy art form.
The award comes with an honorarium that will allow me to hire movers to help with the upcoming studio transition — a first for me and welcome news for my stepsons who have moved me at least twice now.
And in a funny twist, Silvia and I are sharing the award and the new studio too!
L to R: me, Silvia López Chavez, and Cathy Edwards of NEFA