Six artists from Chatham-Kent (CK) are being recognized for their artistic excellence.
The six, including five from Chatham and one from Wallaceburg, will be inducted into the CK Cultural Hall of Fame.
“Our six inductees represent unwavering commitment and ongoing dedication to their chosen fields. Their passion has contributed to the region’s cultural landscape while shaping the world around us," said CKAC Board Chair Laurie Langford.
This is the fifth year an induction at the CK Cultural Hall of Fame is taking place, making there 60 inductees as of this year.
There are six induction categories. This year, Brent Foster was chosen for Visual Arts, Ron Sparks will be recognized for Performing Arts, James Snyder is being honoured for being a Cultural Builder, Yejide Kilanko was chosen for Literary Arts, Kevin McMillan will be honoured for the Music category, and Joseph W. Storey is being recognized as a Legacy Inductee.
"The names and faces in the Hall of Fame are deeply inspiring, and it is wonderful to see the many and diverse people who hail from CK, and their contributions to the arts and culture we see around us every day," continued Lanford.
An induction ceremony and silent auction, where local artwork will be bid on, is scheduled for Thursday, October 22 at the Chatham Cultural Centre. It will begin at 6 p.m. with admission being a donation.
