The Hannibal Arts Council recently recognized several community members with 2024 Paragon Art Awards. Award winners were presented original, one-of-a-kind award pieces by local artist and Alliance Art Gallery member Steve Ryan.
Sherri Steinmann was awarded The Ultimate Paragon, the highest award presented. Steinmann was recognized for her dedication to the Hannibal Arts Council as a board member, membership committee member, volunteer, membership supporter, participant as well as her willingness to share ideas and encouragement while challenging the organization to be the best it can be.
Additional 2024 Paragon Art Awards winners included: Leadership in the Arts (Art Project/Art Program) award recognized Robert and Wendy Hendrickson for their enthusiastic encouragement of the poetry art form in Hannibal, including the River Poets Society; Leadership in the Arts (Individual) award recognized Steve and Vilma Holt for their dedication to volunteerism, exhibit participation and youth programming; Leadership in the Arts (Business) award recognized USBank for their commitment to HAC youth and exhibit programming through financial support.
Two special awards were presented as part of the newly-created Jean Vincent/Scipio Creek Pottery Arts Education Fund. The inaugural Arts Education Award was presented to Oakwood Elementary School art instructor Amber Penrose and the Arts Education Project Award was presented to HHS art instructor Lisa Wiese and includes a financial commitment to purchase a pottery throwing wheel.
For more information regarding the Hannibal Arts Council and to get involved in the organization contact the office at (573) 221-6545 or go to their website hannibalarts.com.
