History of the Arts Awards
Fairfax County is home to great talent and creativity. Since its beginnings, the ArtsFairfax Arts Awards have sought to bring together the community to celebrate outstanding achievement and contributions in the arts. Explore our many honorees throughout the years and join us for the next Arts Awards.
Timeline
2013
Celebrating Arts Visionaries 2013
“Cultural lovers, prepare for full immersion.” Fairfax County Economic Development Authority Fairfax County loves the arts, and the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) has long recognized the value the arts bring to our community’s culture and economic prosperity. In 2013, the ArtsFairfax Arts Awards honored the FCEDA with the distinguished Jinx Hazel Award. Joe Ritchey, then Arts Council of Fairfax County board chairman, stated, “Fairfax County understands the important role that the arts play in attracting businesses and providing important amenities desired by their workforce. We applaud FCEDA for their promotion and support of the arts as a strategy..Read More
2012
Celebrating Arts Visionaries 2012
“While this is the first Arts Awards, let us not make it the last.” Gerald L. Gordon, Ph.D. Former Chairman, Arts Council of Fairfax County Former President and CEO, Fairfax Economic Development Authority Ten years ago, then Arts Council of Fairfax County board chairman Gerald L. Gordon and his fellow board members knew the arts were an integral part of the Fairfax community but felt the arts were getting lost in the conversation. Community and business leaders lauded the County’s quality education system, safe and diverse communities, and business opportunities but wanted to talk more about the art and..Read More