2022 Spirit of Stonewall Nominations Are Open

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nominations are open

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Every year, San Diego Pride accepts nominations from the community for the annual presentations of the Spirit of Stonewall Awards. The awards recognize individuals who contribute significantly to the LGBTQ community through their leadership, activism, and fundraising efforts.

For reference, the awardees from the previous three years are included below each award’s description.

Champion of Pride: An individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in the LGBTQ community over an extended period of years with consideration to service to San Diego Pride.

2021: Dwayne Crenshaw 2020: Bixby Marino-Kibbee 2019: LaRue Fields 2018: Tinesia Conwright

Community Grand Marshal: An individual or group that has demonstrated outstanding leadership in the LGBTQ community over an extended period of years and/or has made an exceptional contribution in the past year.

2021: Moe Girton 2020: Essential Workers during COVID-19 2019: The Stonewall Generation 2018: Alberto Cortés

Larry T. Baza Arts & Culture

Award: (Inaugural) A visual or performing artist or organization who elevates the LGBTQ community in service of education, advocacy, visibility, justice, and joy. This award is in honor of the legacy of Larry T. Baza.

2021: Matt Morrow

Stonewall Service Award: A group or organization which may or may not identify as LGBTQ but which has stalwartly supported the LGBTQ community over an extended period of years and/or has made an exceptional contribution in the past year.

2021: San Diego Black LGBTQ Coalition 2020: Casa Arcoiris 2019: San Diego History Center 2018: We Care Mixer

Friend of Pride: An individual who does not identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer, but who has stalwartly supported the LGBTQ community over an extended period of years and/or has made an exceptional contribution in the past year.

2021: Nathan Fletcher 2020: David & Jessica Mier 2019: Rev. Penny Bridges 2018: Terrie Vorono Stonewall Philanthropy Award:

A group, organization, or individual which may or may not identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer, but which has diligently raised funds to support the LGBTQ community over an extended period of years and/or has made an exceptional contribution in the past year.

2021: Burgess Family 2020: John Ealy 2019: Blue Shield 2018: San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU)

Community Service: An individual who is recognized as an up-andcoming leader within the LGBTQ community or whose contribution to the community in the past year was of particular significance.

2021: Ana Laura Martínez 2020: Damon J. Shearer 2019: Abrahán Monzon 2018: Liat Wexler

Inspirational Relationship: Any friendship, familial bond, or intimate relationship whose love, strength, work, and commitment to LGBTQ equality embodies the humanity of our community.

2021: Frannya Tuchman & Jamie Arangure 2020: Joyce Marieb, Ph.D & Linda Barufaldi, D.C. 2019: Ricardo Gallego & Dr. Orlando Espín

Nominate your inspiration here, or at sdpride.org, deadline to nominate is February 28, 2022.

Please submit a letter of nomination stating why you think your nominee should be considered. Assume that we do not know anything about them or their accomplishments. Please be specific. The more detailed and relevant the information you supply, the better.

Nominations will be reviewed based on the nominees’ qualifications and nomination letters. The review committee considers the quality, not the quantity, of the nominations. Multiple nominations of the same person without specific information are not helpful to this process.

Read the categories carefully to ensure your nominee’s accomplishments fit the specific award criteria.

art is aN iNtegral Part

of hiLLCrest’s CommUnitY

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Hillcrest’s artists and businesses are ready to holler “Olly olly oxen free, Come out, Come out, Wherever you are” to San Diego’s arts patrons. As Omicron restrictions begin to lift, the neighborhood is encouraging San Diegans to take a chance to step back into the burgeoning neighborhood art scene.

“The Studio Door is thrilled to see a level of the arts in the neighborhood that looks a lot like two years ago before we all went dormant to meet the challenges of the pandemic,” said gallery owner Patric Stillman.

March Highlights include:

The 8th Annual Crow Show

• Preview Night: Thursday, March 3 from 6 - 9 PM • Reception: Saturday, March 19 from 6 - 9 PM

The Studio Door’s most popular visual art exhibition runs March 3 - 31. The gallery will make juried artworks available for purchase from artists across the country celebrating our feathered neighbors. The 8th annual exhibit is being juried by Wes Siegrist, Executive Director of The Society of Animal Artists.

The Return of Art Workshops

• Saturdays

Local artists Crisinda Lyons (fused glass) and Patrick N Brown (mixed media) will offer one day creative workshops out of The Studio Door. These special hands-on classes will mark the return of art programming at The Studio Door.

Index Urban

• Ongoing Artist Showcase

Inspiring international curiosity, the family-owned travel store is showcasing sculptures by Scott Bruckner, paintings of Jon Cantwell and recent art by Jordan Cantwell, who just returned from an extended artist residency in Athens, Greece.

Revised Edition of First Thursdays

• Thursday, March 3 from 5 - 10 pm

After a two-month hiatus, Walk in Art kicks off its 2022 season from March through October. The public can look forward to the return of art, vendors, and food trucks with guest performances.

New Neighborhood Mural

Look for the unveiling of the longest mural in Hillcrest at the corner of 6th and University. As announced at Hillcrest Business Association’s 100 centennial last October, the new mural by artists Jason and Frieda Gould (Visual Arts Supply) will celebrate our neighborhoods diversity.

Other Local Secrets

Hidden in plain sight, locals know that they can find changing exhibitions on the walls of Bread & Cie and Artist & Craftsman Supply plus a variety of local makers’ goods at DiTorr.

“Art brings us closer than ever,” said Stillman. “All of the artists at The Studio Door are thrilled to be a part of a neighborhood that understands that art is essential to the quality of our community.”

The Studio Door, Hillcrest’s premier art gallery is a unique art center located just minutes from downtown San Diego and Balboa Park. Since 2014, it has become known for its gallery of contemporary art, working artist studios, a museum store gift shop, community events and the neighborhood’s expanding Mural Alley. The gallery maintains regular hours Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 7 PM and by appointment. For more details, visit www.thestudiodoor.com.