I had the chance to attend the Excellence in Arts Awards 2014 held at the Toyota Meeting Hall at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center on November 1, 2014.
Gia Jordahl – Artistic Director of TTC by Carol Gilles
This year Special Recognition was presented to the Torrance Theatre Company for 15 years of Excellent Community Theatre in the City of Torrance. Gia Jordahl, Artistic Director for TTC was on hand to receive the award. Way to go Gia & TTC!
Other Recipents were:
Karla Schmidt Commins – Dr TomRische Arts Education Award
Mai No Kai, Jampanese Traditional Dance – Dance
Dali Higa – Visual Arts & Design
Los Cancioneros Master Chorale – Music
Faith Goldman – Literary Arts
K. C. Gussler – Drama & Theatre Arts
And for Outstanding Dedication to the Arts – Katy Geissert Award
Frank & Cindy Scotto – former Mayor of the City of Torrance
Frank & Cindy Scotto with Carol Gilles by K. Darr
The City of Torrance has been Celebrating the Arts for 37 years! Congratulations to this years winners.