Friday, September 26, 2008
KRT receives Duffy award
http://migration.kentucky.gov/newsroom/kyarts/GovAwards_Duffy_092508.htm
Arts Council Commissions Duffy to Create Awards for Governor's Awards in the Arts
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The recipients of the 2007-2008 Governor's Awards in the Arts, will each receive a sculpture carved by Louisville artist William M. Duffy. Governor Steve Beshear will present the awards at a public ceremony and celebration on Wednesday, October 1, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. in the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort.
William Duffy (who prefers to be called Duffy) was born and raised in Louisville. Always having a special talent for painting and drawing, Duffy graduated from the Louisville School of Art with a B.F.A. in painting. Learning from books and experimentation, Duffy taught himself to carve in stone. After receiving numerous sculpture awards, he began working as a full-time sculptor in 1980. His figurative and abstract sculptures have won over 30 purchase or merit awards and his work can be found in private, corporate and public collections throughout the United States.
The sculptures entitled "Upward Glance," are figurative works carved in steatite on marble bases, commissioned by the Kentucky Arts Council.
The Governor's Awards in the Arts recipients are selected in nine different categories, with the Milner Award being the most prestigious and the first, which was established by the Kentucky Arts Council in 1978, after the late B. Hudson Milner.
Owsley Brown II is the 2007-2008 recipient of the Milner Award, which recognizes outstanding individual commitment to the arts and their role in the economy, community and culture of Kentucky.
Suzan-Lori Parks, a playwright born in Ft. Knox, Kentucky will receive the National Award in recognition of her artistic achievement reaching national acclaim.
Vince DiMartino will receive the Artist Award for lifetime achievement in the arts.
John Timmons and ear X-tacy will receive the Business Award for outstanding support of the arts and artists in Kentucky.
Kentucky Repertory Theatre will receive the Community Arts Award for significant contributions to Horse Cave and the surrounding region.
Julie Ann White will receive the Education Award to recognize her significant contributions to arts education in Owensboro and for the Kentucky Department of Education.
Cowan Community Action Group will receive the Folk Heritage Award for its role in promoting and conserving Kentucky's traditional arts.
City of Covington will receive the Government Award for its significant support of the arts through economic development and historic preservation programs.
Charlie Hughes, founder of Wind Publications and publisher of "Kentucky Literary Newsletter," will receive the Media Award for his commitment to bringing the arts to the attention of the public.
The Kentucky Arts Council is a state agency in the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet that creates opportunities for Kentuckians to value, participate in and benefit from the arts. Kentucky Arts Council funding is provided by the Kentucky General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.
NOTE TO EDITORS:
More detailed information about the 2007-2008 Governor's Awards in the Arts and tributes to the recipients can be found at http://www.artscouncil.ky.gov/07govaward/invite.htm.
High resolution, print quality photo of the sculpture available at
http://artscouncil.ky.gov/Press_Images/GovAward_Duffy.jpg
Caption: Governor's Award in the Arts award, "Upward Glance" by William Duffy. Photo by Geoff Carr.
High resolution, print quality photo of William Duffy available at
http://artscouncil.ky.gov/Press_Images/Duffy_Carving_Stone.jpg
Press Release Date: Thursday, September 25, 2008
Contact Information: Ed Lawrence
Communications Director
(502) 564-3757
ed.lawrence@ky.gov
Monday, May 12, 2008
Friday, April 18, 2008
Willie Marie Hall, 92
widow of late Dr. Albert Thomas Hall
"Mickey" Hall
MARYVILLE - A private graveside service was held at Tuesday, April 15 at the Grandview Cemetery for Mrs. Hall, 92, of Knoxville.
Known as “Mickey”, Mrs. Hall was widow of the late Dr. Albert Thomas Hall and formerly resided in Lebanon.
She passed away Sunday, April 13, 2008, at Colonial Hills Nursing Home.
She was born in Vera, TX in 1915 to the late William and Della Mae McGuire and was a graduate of Texas Tech in Lubbock, TX.
In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by siblings Merlyn Burgess, Doris Harding and Wade McGuire.
She raised her children in Lebanon where she was active in the medical auxiliary, gardens clubs, and the Baptist Church.
She was the National President of the Button Society and traveled extensively with her hobby.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth E. and Janie Hall of Knoxville, Ronald L. and Jean Hall of Alcoa, Dr. George A. Hall of Maryville; daughters and sons-in-law, Betsy and Allen Snider of Maryville, Deborah and Neal Oakley of Lebanon; 14 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; sister, Mary Ann Haston of Tyler, TX; brother, Roy McGuire of Loundon, TX; sisters-in-law, Nell Wilson, Claire Hall of Gonzales, TX and Catherine Creen of Maryville.
The family extends special recognition to her caregiver, Shirley Petruska.
Contributions may be made to the Gideons International, 324 W. Millers Cove Road, Walland, TN 37886-2620.
McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville, was in charge of arrangements.
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