ArtsQuest Foundation announces Linny Award winners
The ArtsQuest Foundation celebrated the 2023 Linny Award winner with a dinner at Musikfest Cafe Thursday evening.
The Linny Awards are presented to distinguished individuals from the region for their longtime commitment and dedication to the arts.
The 2023 Linny Awardees are:
Emerging Artist of the Year: Sean Cousland, dance, Center Valley.
Sean Cousland receives the Emerging Artist of the Year Award on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, during the Linny Awards at ArtsQuest in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Isabelle Morales receives the Student Artist Scholarship Award on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, during the Linny Awards at ArtsQuest in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Arts Educator of the Year: Beth McFadden, Bethlehem, Liberty High School.
Beth McFadden receives the Arts Educator of the Year Award on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, during the Linny Awards at ArtsQuest in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Visual Artist of the Year: Dr. Lee Riley, visual artist, Bethlehem.
Dr. Lee Riley receives the Visual Artist of the Year Award on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, during the Linny Awards at ArtsQuest in Bethlehem.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Performing Artist of the Year: Pablo Batista, percussionist, Bala Cynwyd.
Pablo Batista receives the Performing Artist of the Year Award on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, during the Linny Awards at ArtsQuest in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Lifetime Achievement Award: Barb and the late Jack Yaissle, Pottsville.
Barb and the late Jack Yaissle receive the Lifetime Achievement Award on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, during the Linny Awards at ArtsQuest in Bethlehem.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Lifetime Achievement Award – Volunteer: Chuck and Cindy Yeoman, Williams Township.
Chuck and Cindy Yeoman receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, Volunteer on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, during the Linny Awards at ArtsQuest in Bethlehem.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Philanthropy in the Arts Award: Brenda and John McGlade, Bethlehem.
Brenda and John McGlade receive the Philanthropy in the Arts Award on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, during the Linny Awards at ArtsQuest in Bethlehem.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Business Supporter of the Arts Award: Boyle Construction, Lehigh Valley
Winners for this year’s award ceremony were selected by the ArtsQuest Performing Arts Board, Visual Arts Board and the ArtsQuest Foundation Board of Trustees.
For complete information on the ArtsQuest Foundation and the Linny Awards, go to www.artsquestfoundation.org/linnyawards.
