Silver Lining Awards

media release: Friends of Madison Arts Commission presents The Silver Lining Awards

Thursday, May 12, 7-10:30 pm, Garver Feed Mill, Madison

Madison Arts Commission honors the creativity, dedication, and perseverance that brought silver linings to our city during the Covid-19 pandemic. An open, public nomination process was held in fall-winter 2021-22, yielding over seventy nominees who excelled in creative endeavors in the categories Arts, Hospitality, and Community, bringing a silver lining to the community in 2020/2021.

Twenty Silver Lining Awards will be distributed to recipients at the Silver Lining Awards event, Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Garver Feed Mill. Watch for nominee profiles at https://www.facebook.com/friendsofmadisonarts.

Event schedule:

·       Doors and cocktail hour, 7 pm, featuring performances by Yid Vicious and Cycropia Aerial Dance, and “Defending Black Girlhood” mural display by Lilada Gee

·       Awards program, 8 pm, with emcees Kia Karlen and Cooper Talbot

·       After party with DJ Femme Noir, 8:45-10 pm

·       Film screening: Winter is Alive, 2022, 20 min, by Aaron Granat and Gracie Wallner, 10 pm on the patio

Sliding scale tickets available, including a free ticket option. Ticket includes event admission, complimentary glass of champagne, and dessert buffet. Cash bar available. Event proceeds will support public art projects in the City of Madison

The Silver Lining Awards are sponsored by Destination Madison with additional support from Barbara Schrank. Promotional support provided by WORT 89.9 FM.