2023 Fall Social Honors Shauna Mendini and includes music and art presentations

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Fall Social on Nov. 8, 2023

We were pleased to present Shauna Mendini with the Arts Award for career in dance and 30 years of arts administration.

Shauna Mendini with CCAC Board Member Joe Howe

Shauna with family after the Social

Shauna with dancers before the Social

Dr. Keith Bradshaw presented a tribute to Shauna for her career in dance and arts administration.

Three mini-grant recipients presented their projects: 

Heldentenor, Steve Grabe & pianist, Tracey Bradshaw performing a selection from the thrilling act 1 finale of Wagner’s “Die Walküre” to be featured in their post-Valentine’s day concert.  February 17, at SUU’s Thorley Recital Hall.

Mallory Sanders gave an introduction to custom printing processes and her current exhibit at Groovacious.

SUU Percussion Ensemble  performed as representatives of the Crossroads Music Festival.




CCAC Board Member Mary Anne Andersen directs the mini-grant program. 
The next deadline is February 28, 2024 and the application form is at https://www.cedarcityartscouncil.org/support/quick-grants/

Some of the CCAC Board

Friends and family after the Social

Refreshments by Pork Belly's

Amy Gold and CCAC Administrative Assistant Sally Hunter Jensen encouraging CCAC memberships. 
To join visit https://www.cedarcityartscouncil.org/support/membership/
Your support helps us build our arts community. 

Many thanks to all involved.

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