The Arts Council of York County presents the 43rd Annual Celebration! This year's virtual event recognizes the accomplishments achieved in 2019 - 2020 and looks forward to new and reimagined programming in 2020 - 2021.
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020
Our thanks go out to our 2019 Donors whose contributions helped create local arts opportunities across York County that brought our community together to build a foundation for growth!
2020 ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS
Arts Council of York County
Center for the Arts | Dalton Gallery
Thursday, June 25, 2020
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Melanie Jones, President
0:28 Recognition of Outgoing Board Members
0:53 Recognition of Incoming Board Members
1:57 Election of Officers and Board Members
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Debra Heintz, Executive Director
3:39 Ben Ardrey Volunteer of the Year Award
4:47 Business and the Arts Award
REMARKS
6:28 Melanie Jones, President
HIGHLIGHTS & CLOSING REMARKS
7:39 Debra Heintz, Executive Director
ENTERTAINMENT
17:51 “Agnus Dei”
York County Choral Society
Directed by Katherine Kinsey
Featuring Emily Doehling
24:48 “Deep River”
Emily Doehling
Accompanied by Jessica Hall
*Timestamps refer the video above.
CREDITS
ARTWORK | 31st Annual Juried Competition
MUSIC | used with permission:
"Cold Tennessee Rain" by PJ Brunson
performed live, available on "Home to Me" (2015)
"Angus Dei" from "Requiem for the Living" by Dan Forrest
performed by York County Choral Society
"Deep River" (Spiritual) arranged by Moses Hogan
performed by Emily Doehling
accompanied by Jessica Hall
Ben Ardrey Volunteer Award
2020 | Josiah Blevins
2019 | Dr. Bradley Sabelli
2018 | Charlie & Brenda Hochreiter
2017 | Mike Baker
2016 | Kathleen Butcher & Greg Tennant
2015 | Teresa Rector
2014 | Marcia Kort Buike
2013 | Karen Collins
2012 | Sandy Johnson
2011 | Dr. Sarah Lynn Hayes
2010 | Barre Mitchell
2009 | Joe Zdenek
2008 | Linh Lee
2007 | Tom Stanley
Dr. William Benjamin Ardrey, a well-known Rock Hill pediatrician for more than 30 years, was an extraordinary volunteer and active in community groups, including the Arts Council. This award, named in his honor, is given to those individuals who display enthusiasm for, and dedicated volunteer commitment to promote the arts in York County. The 2019 recipient of the Ben Ardrey Volunteer of the Year’s commitment to the arts knows no bounds.
Business and the Arts Partnership Award
2020 | The Mercantile
2019 | Gala Affairs
2018 | Morton & Gettys
2017 | Sharp Business Systems
2016 | Family Trust Federal Credit Union
2015 | Carolina Fresh Farms
2014 | Duke Energy
2013 | Bi-Lo
2012 | Founders Federal Credit Union
2011 | O'Darbys Fine Wine & Spirits
2010 | Gallery Up
2009 | Williams & Fudge
The Business & the Arts Partnership Award was created in 1992 to recognize businesses whose dedicated partnership with the arts has been demonstrated during the calendar year. The judges represent business, the arts, and government. The winner is honored at the Arts Council of York County's Annual Celebration each year.The following criteria are considered for each business:
- Impact
- Involvement in the arts (Examples include: employee volunteers, donation of in-kind services and goods, tie-ins that involve the arts in advertising, marketing, promotion, and public relations campaigns, establishments of arts collections)
- Originality of the support programs
