Alaska Governor’s Awards for Arts
Thursday night I had the pleasure of attending the Alaska State Council on the Arts Governor’s Awards banquet at the Hotel Captain Cook downtown Anchorage, Alaska. I was thrilled to be seated at a table with two of the founders of the state constitution and the award winner for Lifetime Achievement in art, not to mention I sat next to my friend and fantastic artist Dot Bardarson of Seward, Alaska! It was a wonderful evening with heartfelt speeches by the winners. Pictured above left to right is Polly Lee from Petersburg, Alaska, the winner of the Lifetime Achievement award, Vic Fischer and Katie Hurley who helped write the constitution for our state of Alaska. It is an honor to be able to know people who had such an impact on our young state, we just celebrated our 50th year of statehood this year! What an awesome evening. I am humbled.
Gail Niebrugge, Alaska painter
October 25th, 2009 at 7:09 am
Truly awesome, Gail. I think I have mentioned before that meeting Dot Bardardson in her studio in Seward was a highlight of our first trip to Alaska in 1998. I love her art and have some small reproductions.
October 25th, 2009 at 9:47 am
Thanks Noella, Dot and I have been friends since the mid 1970’s. I’m glad you got to meet her. Gail
October 25th, 2009 at 9:53 am
Noella, I’m glad you had the chance to meet Dot Bardarson on your visit to Alaska. We have been friends since the mid 1970’s. Gail
October 26th, 2009 at 10:15 am
Hi Gail -
Such a nice picture. Thanks for your part in making the evening so special for my mother (Polly Lee).
October 27th, 2009 at 9:02 am
Hi Robin!
Your mom is a worthy recipient and she certainly has a wonderful family! Thank you for attending the awards and making her evening a special memory.
Gail