2013 Tribute to the Arts Award Cermeony

The Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission has announced the winners of the 2013 Tribute to the Arts awards, who will be honored at the presentation reception on Tuesday, September 17th from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at Atelier Dualis, 91 W. Broad Street, one of Bethlehem’s newest fine arts venues.

Awardees include innovative educators Jeffrey Boerner and Cliff Buckner of the Fab Lab at Northampton Community College; Jennifer Wescoe, theatre, drama and TV broadcasting teacher and director of the Bethlehem School District; and Andy Po, activist and promoter of the Bethlehem Skateplaza, who will receive The Mayor’s Award. 

The Fab Lab at NCC is recognized for its groundbreaking work in bringing ideas of craft and science to life.  Jennifer Wescoe has inspired students, both traditional and those with special needs, to step up on stage and speak out, as presented in a documentary featured on national media.  Andy Po’s vision and perseverance brought a Skateplaza and community mural to Bethlehem’s Southside as part of the Parks Department Greenway plan.

Tickets for the reception are $25 and may be purchased online at www.bfac-lv.org under “Events” or by mailing a check made out to BFAC, 133 Wall St., Bethlehem, PA 18018.  Tickets at the door will be $30.  Reservation deadline extended to Sept 11. email Tribute committee cahir, Mary Mulder maryjmulder@gmail.com if you have any questions.