CELEBRATING TOGETHER

VISIONARY LEADERSHIP AWARD

The Visionary Leadership Award honors those in our community whose trailblazing work impacts the world. In 2020 and 2021 we recognized two extraordinary individuals: the legendary actor and activist George Takei and groundbreaking physician and public health champion and scholar Marcella Nunez-Smith.

HONORING OUR LEGACY

After 25 years of presenting great art and big ideas, we celebrated our founders Roslyn Meyer and Anne Calabresi during our Silver Anniversary Gala, presented virtually in September 2020. Featuring commissioned performances from Acrobuffos, Kaki King, Mbosse Dance Company, a special performance from Lila Downs and Ideas talk from Wynton Marsalis Revisit the evening and view the performances at ARTIDEA.ORG/2020gala.

George Takei Marcella Nunez-Smith

Takei and Nunez-Smith were each honored at a Visionary Leadership Award event, where they shared their stories and wisdom with our community. This important fundraiser supports the Jean Handley Fund, honoring the legacy of Handley as one of our founders and a visionary leader throughout the community.

TOM & LIZ SERIOUS FUN(D)

The Tom and Liz Serious Fun(d) was created in 2020 in honor of Tom Griggs and Liz Fisher upon their retirement as codirectors of the Festival. Funds raised through the Serious Fun(d) support special projects and performances that enhance the audience experience at the Festival, celebrating their passion for bringing people together through the arts.