by Teri Kuwahara, posted by Deb Shaw
The City of Torrance Cultural Arts Commission has announced their 2017 Excellence in Arts Awards.
The City honors individuals each year in four categories: Dance, Music, Visual Arts & Design, Drama & Theater Arts and two memorial awards named in honor of two distinguished citizens: the Dr. Tom Rische Arts Education Award and the (former Mayor) Katy Geissert Award.
Estelle DeRidder adding details to the mural. Photo by Leslie Walker, © 2017.
This year, BAGSC member Estelle DeRidder will be honored with the Visual Arts & Design Award, no doubt for her tireless work at the city’s Madrona Marsh Interpretive Center.
Award Ceremony Details: Saturday, October 21, 2017 2:00 p.m. Torrance Cultural Arts Center Toyota Meeting Hall 3330 Civic Center Drive Torrance, CA
Light refreshments Please RSVP to secure seating 310-618-2376
Congratulations Estelle!