Sherry Chandler

Charlie Hughes to receive Governor’s Award in the Arts

The Kentucky Arts Council has announced the 2008 Governor’s Awards in the Arts, and I was most pleased to see that Charlie Hughes, poet and publisher, of Wind Publications is receiving the Media Award

for his unwavering promotion of the literary arts in Kentucky. His electronic periodical, “Kentucky Literary Newsletter,” not only promotes literary events and opportunities, it also acts as a network for the Kentucky community of writers of all genres.

Governor Steve Beshear will present 8 other awards in the Capitol Rotunda on October 1. If you could have been in the Capitol Rotunda on Kentucky Writers Day, April 24, and heard the spontaneous applause and seen the standing ovation given to Charlie by his fellow writers, you’d have some idea of the affection we all hold for this untiring man.

From the KAC press release:

“The recipients of these awards are a testimony to the value of the arts in Kentucky,” said Gov. Beshear. “They actively demonstrate how the arts are a tool for building vibrant communities, enhancing economic development, creating successful learning strategies and enriching individual’s lives.”

The Governor’s Awards in the Arts recipients are selected in nine different categories, with the Milner Award being the most prestigious and the first, which was established by the Kentucky Arts Council in 1978, after the late B. Hudson Milner.

I was pleased too to see Vince DiMartino among the recipients. My son played trombone at Centre College under Vince’s direction in I believe the jazz ensemble and the pep band.

You can read the entire list at the link.

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