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12 Wednesday, May 6, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon AWARDS: Caldera honored for youth program Continued from page 1 Smith Rock State Park. Since I have a view of Smith Rock from home it is an ongo- ing inspiration. Whether I am painting landscapes or interior studies, I am always conscious of the beauty of solitude. During this time of social distancing it has become a strength.= “Stepping Into Light.” " Wendy Birnbaum and Susie Zeitner9s glass and iron collaboration <Stepping Into Light.= <We9re honored to receive this award for doing what we love 4 collaborating to select a photograph to enhance the MOTH theme, then letting the light in the photograph and the light and texture of the glass blend together to create a three-dimensional piece,= the artists stated. <We feel great joy donating our art to help raise money and awareness for art and music programs in the schools.= " Mike Stasko9s origi- nal pencil drawing <April Showers (with Pegasus).= Stasko states, <April show- ers, as the saying goes, brings May flowers in a season of rebirth, renewal and growth: a new dawn.= The Americana Folk Award was given to the art- ist and artwork that represents expression and culture of the United States of America and is rooted in traditions that come from community and culture 3 expressing cul- tural identity by conveying shared community values and aesthetics. Dorothy Holmes Mohler earned the honors for her playful original painting <The Sun Followers.= Mohler said, <I am by no means trying to change the world with my art. I am just so thrilled to be painting every day. Hopefully, people will see joy and pos- sibly some of nature9s beauty when looking at my work.= The Spirit of Giving Award was given to the art- ist, artwork, organization or person that consistently shares generosity of spirit and engagement in community, and actively seeks to contrib- ute in a positive, meaning- ful way. Thompson Guitars earned that honor for consis- tently and generously provid- ing a handmade guitar for the auction each year (see related story, page 13). Thompson Guitars are respected worldwide and are played by many of today9s top guitarists. Christine Funk said, <We are especially proud to be located in this thriving musi- cal community. We are very appreciative of receiving the Spirit of Giving award this year in recognition of our donation of a specially made 8My Own Two Hands9 guitar for the past five years that is sold during the 8live9 auction event. We are thrilled each time one sells, knowing that the money is used to continue music education for the next generation of players and music lovers.= The Pamela Hulse Andrews S t u d e n t A c h i e v e m e n t Award was given to the student art- ist and artwork that represents excellence and achieve- ment of their work and con- tribution to their school and community. This year it went to Sierra Henneous, Sisters High School senior, a gifted singer, songwriter, guitarist and fine visual art student. Sierra9s art teacher, Bethany Gunnarson, said, <Sierra is dedicated, thoughtful, and giving with her work and I know that the arts are a really important part of her life. I know that she will always be involved in the arts one way or another, passing it along and helping others.= T h e B e n We s t l u n d Advocate For the Arts Award goes to the artist, organiza- tion, or person who consis- tently supports, promotes, and perpetuates cultural expres- sion and engagement, and advocates for building on the arts economy and thriving arts scene. Caldera was honored as a catalyst for the transforma- tion of under-served youth through innovative, year- round art and environmen- tal programs. Since 1996, Caldera9s Youth Program has served 15,000 Oregon middle and high school students in rural and urban communities, including Sisters. Through their Artists in Residence Program, Caldera supports professional artists to build skills, relationships, and projects that inspire growth, combat oppression, and acti- vate change. These residen- cies culminate in monthly winter Open Studios, which GET OUTSIDE T S ID D E A AND N D E ENJOY N J OY NA NATURE AT U RE by boat, ATV, trailer or motorhome. showcase the work of Artists in Residence and Youth Program students for the Central Oregon community. Caldera9s programs nur- ture individual creativity to ignite self-expression and transform the way people engage in their lives, families, and communities. <Caldera is honored to be the recipient of the Ben Westlund Advocate for the Arts Award. As always and in these difficult times, music, the arts and self-expression are so vital for young people, creatives and our local com- munities. Our partnership with Sisters Folk Festival sustains and strengthens all of us,= said Rene Mitchell, board chair. The MOTH Inspiration Award was given to an artist and/or person who inspires others to achieve excellence in artistic expression in a lit- erary, musical, visual, or other artistic endeavor. MOTH honored the late Bill MacDonald, Americana Luthier Program and ukulele building instructor at Sisters High School. For more than a decade, MacDonald, with a core team of volunteers, helped students discover the love of building musi- cal instruments, including hand-made ukuleles, through Sisters Folk Festival program- ming in the high school. Another Luthier Program volunteer David Perkins said, <Bill taught me so much, not only about wood working, but about life. I especially appre- ciated his sense of humor, and his ability to turn lemons into lemonade.= Ukulele volunteer Marcy Edwards added, <We all have fond memories of Bill during any final step when, with a quirky smile and a twinkle in his eyes, he would encourage the student to wave his or her arms over the glued/clamped/ repaired instrument and say See AWARDS on page 13 Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there! Call us for any plumbing emergency! LOCAL. RELIABLE. PROFESSIONAL. 541-549-4349 260 N. 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