Nevadans will be honored for the arts

Tuesday, March 23, 2004 | 8:36 a.m.

Nevada Humanities and the Nevada Arts Council have announced the recipients of the 24th annual Governor's Arts Awards, who will be honored at 6:15 p.m. Thursday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center.

The Governor's Arts Awards recognize outstanding and enduring contributions to Nevada through artistic achievement, commitment and service to the arts.

Sylvia Tegano, principal of Knudson Middle School Academy of Creative Arts, Language and Technology in Las Vegas, will receive the award for arts and education.

John Reynolds Klai II of Las Vegas will be honored for service to the arts, for businesses and patrons.

Meg Glaser, artistic director of Western Folklife Center in Elko, will receive the award for service to the arts, for organizations and individuals.

Virginia McCuin, a silversmith from Silver Springs will be honored for excellence in folk art, and Phillip Ruder, a violinist from Reno, will be given the excellence in the arts award.

State Sens. Dina Titus and Ray Rawson will receive the Nevada Arts and Humanities Award for public service in recognition of their public suport for arts and humanities in Nevada.

The public is invited to help honor the seven Nevadans. For ticket information, contact the Nevada Arts Council at (702) 486-3700.