This issue features profiles of the winners of the AAME Arts Achievement Award. They are Wilhelmina Banks, Pat Flannagan, Barbara Kingsolver, Nicholas Piper and Fred and Judy Slaughter.
If you know them, please congratulate them on their award. They have worked tirelessly throughout their lives to enrich people’s lives and their communities.
The winners were chosen from a diverse and talented group ofindividuals from across the region. Each of the winners has made asignificant contribution to the arts in our community, not just as artists,but also as inspirations and mentors to other artists.
AAME is proud to honor their achievements.
We will be scheduling a virtual celebration with videos on our website, profiles on Facebook and an online auction featuring works from regional artists and gift baskets. The auction is held at https://aame.betterworld.org/auctions/aame-silent-auction.
The auction will be held thoughout the month of May. The items are on display at A Work of Art Gallery and Gifts, Bristol, Tennessee.
