Congratulations to artist and art educator Julie Bloodworth of Springfield--she's one of the recipients of the 2011 Missouri Arts Council Arts Awards. The Missouri Arts Award honors individuals and organizations that have made profound and lasting contributions to the cultural and artistic climate of the state. Established in 1983, the Missouri Arts Award honors individuals and organizations that have made profound and lasting contributions to the cultural and artistic climate of the state. Each year, Missouri Arts Award nominees are reviewed by a committee of Missouri citizens from throughout the state who are knowledgeable, experienced, and highly respected in the arts. The winners by category are: Arts Education: Julie Bloodworth, SpringfieldArts Organization: Jazz St. Louis, St. LouisCreative Community: City of Chesterfield, ChesterfieldIndividual Artist: Juan Williams Chavez, St. LouisLeadership in the Arts: Betty Schaper, Park HillsPhilanthropy: Barbara Cooney, SedaliaThe awards will officially be presented in a ceremony at 2 p.m. on February 16, 2011 at the Capitol Rotunda in Jefferson City.
