Arts & Entertainment

Ovation Awards

The Ovation Awards recognizes and applauds artist, individuals, and groups that make significant contributions to the arts in Cobb County. Co-chaired by Earl Reece and the Honorable Mary Staley, recipients of the Ovation Awards will receive recognition and an award for their generous involvement in and advocating of the arts.  A special acknowledgement and award will be present to Ron and Claire Francis for their tremendous support of the arts in Cobb County.

During the awarding ceremony, a cocktail bar will be open along with the “Just Desserts” dessert bar. Featuring the creative efforts of culinary leaders, guest will enjoy samples of dessert from local eateries across Cobb County as members of the arts community are celebrated. Categories of this year’s awards ceremony include Outstanding Instructor Award, Outstanding Performing Artist, Outstanding Visual Artist and Volunteer of the Year.
Past recipients of the Ovation Awards include Red and Pat Clinton, Earl Smith, Randall and Karen Heard, Jevares Myrick, Robby Edwards, The Georgia Ballet, Frank Timmerman, Ray Hall, Dance Stop Studios, Alan Kilpatrick, Cindy Mora, Tom Miley, Kayla Taylor, Ann Cummings and the South Cobb Arts Alliance. 

The annual awards event is presented by Cobb Arts Board and The Friends of the Arts, Inc., a group comprised of members of the Cobb County Arts Board appointed by the Cobb County Board of Commissioners to support and promote the arts in Cobb County. This year’s Art Board members include Earl Reece, the Honorable Mary Staley, Ann Cummings, John Delves, Sue Everhart, Lorraine Martin, Nan Mays, Theresa Milligan, Toria Morgan and Yvonne Wason-James.

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Reservation for the attendance of the Ovation Awards is required. For more information, visit http://prca.cobbcountyga.gov/Arts-OvationAwards.htm or call The Strand Theatre Box Office at 770-293-0080. The Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a..m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.


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