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The Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission will celebrate the 35th Annual All Area Arts Awards on Wednesday, May 7, in The Red Room at The Dow Event Center. The celebratory reception with entertainment followed by the awards ceremony will recognize arts organizations, businesses, volunteers and civic leaders whose efforts on behalf of the arts have enhanced the Quality of Life in Saginaw County and the Great Lakes Bay Region. The event is open to the public and tickets are now on sale for $50 per person. Call the Enrichment Commission at 989-759-1362, ext. 3 for more information or to purchase tickets. 
 
The evening will kick off at 5:30 p.m. with danceable world music by Courtinuum and reception featuring a creative collection of savory and sweet, create-your-own, and passable fare, followed by the Call to Celebrate with Saginaw United High School Drumline at 7 p.m.. WNEM TV5’s Chet Davis will emcee the event and the announcement of the All Area Arts Awards. 
 
A highlight of the event will be the presentation of the inaugural Scott J. Seeburger Young Artist Award, celebrating the next generation of artistic excellence. The winner of this special grant award will be announced during the ceremony.
 
2025 All Area Arts Awards Nominees:
 
Pam and Paul Barrera
Jeanne Conger
Nyesha Clark-Young
Mark DeWolf-Ott
Arts For All – Saginaw Art Museum & Garden
Shine Bright Mural Project
Christian Reer
Rachel Reid
Andrea Ondish
Public Art Passport
Ken Wuepper
 
The All Area Arts Awards is made possible with the support of our Patron Sponsors: ChoiceOne Bank, Garber Automotive, Ruth Ann Knapp, W.L. Case & Company, K. Lucille & James Martineau Family Fund, MyMichigan Health, Thor & Joylynn Rasmussen, Team One Credit Union, United Financial Credit Union. Additional support from the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and Maxwell K. Pribil Memorial Foundation. 
 
For further information call (989) 759-1362, ext. 3.