COMMONWEALTH
AWARDS 2015
CELEBRATING LEADERS IN CULTURAL EXPLORATION, ENGAGEMENT, & EXCELLENCE
MONWEALT H C OM EST.
1993
AWARDS
The Massachusetts Cultural Council presents the Commonwealth Awards to individuals and organizations that have made extraordinary contributions in the arts, humanities, and sciences. The Awards have brought recognition to both the well-known and unsung heroes of our state’s cultural community since 1993.
FFICE OF THE GOVERNOR OFFICE OF O THE GOVERNOR
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS STATE ● BOSTON, MA 02133 STATE HOUSE ● H BOUSE OSTON, MA 02133 (617) 725-4000 (617) 725-4000
CHARLES D. BAKER CHARLES D. BAKER GOVERNOR
KARYN E. POLITO KARYN EL.IEUTENANT POLITO GOVERNOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
GOVERNOR
Dear Friends: Dear Friends:
February 2015 February 2015
On behalf of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, I send On congratulations behalf of the Commonwealth ofand Massachusetts, I send to the nominees winners of this year’s congratulations to the nominees and winners of this year’sAwards. Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Commonwealth Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Commonwealth Awards. Every two years, the Commonwealth Awards Ceremony Every two years, the Commonwealth Awards Ceremony highlights the importance of the arts, sciences and humanities, highlightscelebrating the importance of the arts,the sciences humanities, and recognizing artists and of this state and their creativity celebrating and recognizing that enrich our lives.the artists of this state and their creativity that enrich our lives. The philanthropy, youth development programs and community spotlighted the Commonwealth Awards Ceremony keep Theoutreach philanthropy, youthby development programs and community arts aliveby and in Massachusetts, andCeremony for that I say thank you. outreach the spotlighted thewell Commonwealth Awards keep the arts alive and well in Massachusetts, and for that I say thank you. Best wishes and enjoy the ceremony, Best wishes and enjoy the ceremony,
CHARLES D. BAKER GOVERNOR CHARLES D. BAKER GOVERNOR
KARYN E. POLITO LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR KARYN E. POLITO LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
WELCOME to the 2015 Commonwealth Awards. Once again the Massachusetts Cultural Council is honored to shine a spotlight on the extraordinary institutions and individuals who make the Commonwealth’s cultural life the envy of our nation. The achievements of today’s honorees remind us that expanding the quality and availability of arts and cultural experiences to our citizens doesn’t happen by accident. It takes leadership, generosity, and a commitment to excellence. Today also presents us with an opportunity to celebrate you—the entire cultural sector. Your impact on the quality of life in Massachusetts continues to be significant. In the past year you’ve engaged more than 27,000 children in creative youth development programs. You’ve offered over 40,000 public events – that’s an average of 120 events per day! And, you’ve pumped $1.2 billion directly into the state’s economy. You make our state a stronger and more desirable place to live, work, and visit. The extraordinary group of institutions and individuals we honor today beautifully represents our state’s unique cultural fabric. Together, they tell a powerful story of the great public value of the arts, humanities, and sciences— and why our support for this work makes creativity work for Massachusetts. Thank you for joining us today, and enjoy the ceremony.
Anita Walker Executive Director Massachusetts Cultural Council
WE ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT THE MASSACHUSETTS CULTURAL COUNCIL’S DEDICATION TO BRINGING ARTS, SCIENCES & HUMANITIES TO MASSACHUSETTS AND OUR FRIEND, MAL SHERMAN, CHAIR OF ITS ADVOCACY COMMITTEE Marshall M. Sloane, Chairman Barry R. Sloane, President & CEO Linda Sloane Kay, Executive Vice President
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