Saint Louis Visionary Awards Names 2018 Honorees

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Saint Louis Visionary Awards has announced the 2018 visionary honorees for Women in the Arts. They are Lana Pepper (Major Contributor to the Arts); Asha Premachandra (Outstanding Teaching Artist); Allison Felter (Outstanding Arts Professional); Antionette Carroll (Community Impact Artist); Yvonne Osei (Emerging Artist); Cheeraz Gormon (Outstanding Working Artist).  The Saint Louis Visionary Awards is one of the most prestigious recognitions in the local arts community. Saint Louis Visionary Awards celebrates the numerous contributions and achievements of women who work in or support the arts in St. Louis.

“There are so many women in the region doing transformational work in the arts. We couldn’t be more impressed with the 2018 honorees," says Sara Burke, Co-Chair of the Saint Louis Visionary Awards. “They truly deserve this recognition.”

The 2018 Saint Louis Visionary Awards Ceremony is scheduled for Monday, April 23, 2018 starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Sun Theater. Susan Sherman and Marcela Manjarrez-Hawn are the co-hosts for the evening. For additional information about the Saint Louis Visionary Awards sponsorship opportunities and ticket information, visit www.vizawards.org.  Individual tickets are available for $50.

About the Saint Louis Visionary Awards:

The Saint Louis Visionary Awards has been reimagined by an independent committee of women (many past Visionaries) to celebrate the numerous contributions and achievements of women who work in or support the arts in St. Louis.  The Saint Louis Visionary Awards is now a 501(c)(3) organization and has a committed board of directors who take great joy in honoring women working in the arts ranging from established arts professionals and arts educators to emerging artists and community impact artists.  The board of directors also offers angel fund tickets to members in our community who may not otherwise be able to attend the celebration.