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Each year the Racine Arts Council Board of Directors chooses people in our community who have done extraordinary volunteer work in the arts. We thank them for their dedication to our organization and to philanthropic work! We also honor past board members who have retired from the RAC.
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Emily Hill Award2018 Lee Roberts, Journalist
2019 Steve Schoene, Schmitt Music 2021 Denise Zingg Spectrum School of Art 2022 Amanda Paffrath Hot Shop Glass 2023 Georgia Hall, Music & More 2025 Bruce Pepich, Racine Art Museum |
The Emily Hill Award for Arts Advocacy is named after Emily Hill, a tireless teacher, performer and advocate for the arts. Hill was a generous supporter of Racine Arts Council and served on numerous local, regional and national boards for the arts, including the Racine Symphony Orchestra, the Florentine Opera (Milwaukee), the Wisconsin Theatre Association, the Metropolitan Opera National Council, and others. Hill taught classes in Creative Dramatics and performed in and directed plays. The award is given to those who mirror her selfless public service and devotion to the arts in all its forms.
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Heart of the Arts Award2018 Vicky Schmitz, The Prairie School
2019 Lauren Sommers, HALO 2020 Kristina Campbell, The Branch 1501 2020 Nick Ramsey, Family Power Music 2020 Scott Terry, Mahogany Gallery 2021 Don Vander Leest, Watercolor Artist 2021 Lyle Peters, Watercolor Artist 2022 Artists Gallery, Downtown Racine 2022 Jon Bloner, Krazine's Publication 2023 Mark Paffrath, Singer/Songwriter 2023 Pat Badger, Trumpet/Musician 2023 Jim Schatzman, Conductor CAS 2025 Chris Peterson, Burlington Kiwanis Civic Band 2025 Douglas Instenes, Racine Theatre Guild |
The Heart of the Arts Award goes to community members who are leaders in the diverse arts ecosystem of Racine. This award has included educators, artists, businesses, musicians and others who have gone above and beyond to supports the arts in our community.
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Champions Award2018 Emily Mueller, RAC Board member
Janet Pobar, RAC Board Member 2019 Pat Levine, RAC Board Member Denise Roberts McKee, RAC Board Member 2021 Emily Knaapen, RAC Board Member 2022 Cate Sabol, RAC Board Member Matt Juzenas, RAC Board Member 2023 Debra Karp, RAC Board Member 2025 Lesley Heins Walker, RAC President 2025 Michael Isaacson, RAC Past President 2025 Ryan Goerres, RAC Treasurer |
The Champion Awards recognize the importance of select board members of the Racine Arts Council whose service and dedication continue the legacy of our 50+ years of serving the Racine Arts community.
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