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Tickets go on sale in September for the 2024 Arts and Cultural Empowerment (ACE) Awards. The luncheon will be on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. The 3rd annual event will be held at the Bill Bartley Branch YMCA Gymnasium.The ACE Awards Ceremony recognizes individuals and organizations making Wichita County a more vibrant place to live. The categories include artists, arts organizations, arts educators, volunteers, and businesses that work in or support the arts in Wichita County.
Renowned artist, author, businesswoman, and trailblazer Gay Gaddis will be the keynote speaker at the 2024 ACE Awards Luncheon. Gaddis is the founder of T3, an innovative advertising agency. She credits her business acumen to her training as an artist. Gaddis’ artwork has been featured in prestigious galleries across the country. She was named by Texas Monthly as one of “10 Texas Artists to Collect Now.” Gaddis serves on the board of the Texas Cultural Trust, where she advocates for the arts across the state.
Awards will be presented for the following categories:
Outstanding Arts Educator
Business Champion
Artist of the Year
Distinguished Cultural Organization
Nadine McKown Volunteer Service Award
Margie J. Reese Innovation Award
The Mayor’s Award
Tickets are $40 per person or $225 for a table for 6.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
YMCA Bill Bartley Branch, 5001 Bartley Dr, Wichita Falls, TX 76302-4610, United States,Wichita Falls, Texas
