City of Casey Mayor Sam Aziz presents the 2012 Lindsay King Arts Initiative Award Visual Arts category to Anne Atkin. By Bridget Cook
THE City of Casey has recognised two individuals who have made valuable contributions to the arts in the area.
The winners of the 2012 Lindsay King Arts Initiative Award were announced at the annual Mayoral Arts Dinner at the Cranbourne Golf Club on Friday 3 August.
Anne Atkin was announced the winner of the Visual Arts category and Jean Heriot for the Performing Arts category.
City of Casey Mayor Sam Aziz said the awards recognised and honoured individuals who have made valuable contributions and had a positive impact on the arts in Casey.
“Both women have shown outstanding commitment to providing opportunities for the Casey community to participate in the arts,” he said.
Ms Atkin has dedicated 35 years to the arts in Casey including 29 years teaching art in schools.
During the past six years, she has pioneered the Painting with Parkinson’s initiative, which is now recognised Australia-wide and has been adopted in nine communities across Victoria.
Ms Heriot founded the not-for-profit Berwick Youth Choir in 1986. The choir provides quality performance and music education opportunities for children in Casey. As the conductor and musical director, Ms Heriot has helped to realise the aspirations of several professional musicians in Casey.
During the Mayoral Arts Dinner, Cr Aziz also acknowledged the dedicated people behind the huge range of arts activities and programs on offer in Casey.
“The City of Casey is committed to supporting the arts across our community whether it’s encouraging talented local artists and cultural ambassadors or facilitating new and exciting exhibitions, performances and displays,” he said.
