MartinArts Awards

Celebrating over 20 YEARS of honoring artists, philanthropists, volunteers, and leaders who inspire a passion for and participation in the arts within our community!

Awards Presentation, 7PM
The Lyric Theatre | 59 SW Flagler Ave, Stuart, FL
Adults $45 & Students $22

MartinArts cordially invites you to a special evening celebration dedicated to recognizing the
philanthropists, artists, volunteers, and leaders who champion the arts in our community! Prepare to mingle with local luminaries and shine bright at this highly anticipated arts celebration of the year! Join us for a magical and unforgettable night filled with spectacular talent as we come together to celebrate the prestigious MartinArts Awards, also known as "the Marties". The evening promises to be a beautiful blend of elegance and creativity, with live performances, heartfelt speeches, and moving presentations - offering a unique opportunity to connect with fellow art enthusiasts and supporters.

Don't miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary event that highlights the incredible impact of the arts on our community. It will be a night filled with the best of the best in Martin County, a night to dress up with family and friends, a night to be entertained and a night sure to bring joy, laughter, and everlasting memories. You will not want to miss this incredible production taking place in the beautiful historic Lyric Theatre in downtown Stuart. Awaken your senses as the "ARTS Come ALIVE" at the Marties!

What are the MartinArts Awards?

Since 2003, the MartinArts Awards have been a signature event of MartinArts honoring outstanding artistic, voluntary, and philanthropic achievement in Martin County, which inspire a passion for and participation in the arts in our community.

Who is recognized at the MartinArts Awards?

Honorary Awards are selected by the MartinArts Board of Directors to represent a legacy of
commitment to things such as leadership, arts education, philanthropy, and lifetime achievement. Nominated Categories are divided into Professional Artist and Student Artist (High School Seniors only) and represent the visual, performing and literary arts disciplines. The awards are presented to an individual in each category with a proven record of artistic excellence, outstanding civic responsibility, and whose leadership has improved the quality of life in our community through the arts.

2024 Honorary Award Recipients:

Lawrence A. Sanders Lifetime Achievement in the Arts | Joanne Raulin
Excellence in Arts Education | James Paul
Arts Leadership | Ron Rose
Arts Service | Paul Nunley
Special Recognition | Ripple EcoArt Project led by the Martin County Office of Community Development & Artist Lucy Keshavarz

2024 Professional & Student Nominees:

Professional Nominees: Michaelann Bellerjeau, Amy Clark, Laura kay Whiticar-Darvill, Leigh Ann Dees, Sarah Maxwell, Sean McGraw, Myriana Merkovic, Margaret (Peggie) O’Neill, Carol Paul

Student Nominees: Summer Apruzzese, Alec Babineaux, Tetiana Bilokon, Mia Clair, Antonio Carmo, Lucas Da Silva, Preston Davis, Cedric Foster, Hudson Graze, Mattine Jensen, Angelica Jones, George Lamb, Jaime Lopes, Kennedy Maehl, Samuel McCulley, Zoey Meixner, Alexis Moore, Emma Peck, Sofia Ezra Piper, Lucas Schwerdtfeger, Eva Slonin, Olivia Tingley, Anna Vitale, Carly Wolf

Raising $20,000 to Fund Future Scholarships

MartinArts has celebrated students by awarding scholarships to the recipients based on their artistic excellence, civic responsibility, and leadership, with over $25,000 in scholarships awarded to date. In honor of our 20th anniversary milestone in 2023, a restricted fund was launched that will provide scholarships for future student award recipients.

To learn more about our Honorary Award recipients, Nominees, support student scholarships, and additional ways to support the arts, visit our website: https://www.martinarts.org/programs-events/events/martinarts-awards/