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Excellence in the Arts is a day dedicated to celebrating outstanding youth advocacy and student achievement in the visual arts, digital arts, spoken & written word, and performing arts.Student and Youth Advocate honorees in the arts community will be recognized at Theatre Cedar Rapids on Sunday, March 9th.
Before entering the auditorium, attend a student-led gallery featuring digital and visual honoree pieces along with a video dedicated to the talented students throughout Eastern Iowa!
Enjoy performances from:
- Mira Gibbons and Janset Celik - talented local violinists
- Garrett Turner - Live artist returning to create a new piece
- Rock Academy - Eastern Iowa Arts Academy's amazing band
- Sarah King Woodwind Studio - over 40 woodwind players of all ages and skill levels
- Kevin Burt - Iowa's very own blues and jazz musician
Join us in celebrating the passion of our local arts community at Excellence in the Arts.
Location: Theatre Cedar Rapids
Tickets: Student admission is $10, Adult admission is $20
Date/Time: Sunday, March 9. The student honoree-led art gallery will open at 2 PM with the program following at 3 PM. See our website for full event details. arts.thegazette.com
2025 Excellence in the Arts Honorees
Youth Advocate Honorees
- Trent Buglewicz: Vocal Music Teacher at Linn-Mar High School
- Layne Sheetz: Founder of Yesandia Improv and teacher at CR Washington High School
Student Honorees
- Emma Stiffler: Alburnett High School
- Emma Larson: Linn Mar High School
- Annabelle Spangler: Kennedy High School
- Macyn Davidson-Ware: Cedar Rapids Washington High School
- Nadou Lawson: Xavier High School
- Nadia Mealhow: Xavier High School
- Mya Randall: Center Point Urbana High School
- Ash Wasek: Marion High School
- Mira Gibbons: Cedar Rapids Washington High School
Thank you to our sponsors, advisory council, and community for your support!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Theatre Cedar Rapids, 102 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401-1210, United States,Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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