Two Athens residents, Valerie Boyd and William Eiland, are among a dozen in the state being recognized for their contributions to arts and humanities. Governor Nathan Deal and First Lady Sandra Deal announced the recipients of the sixth annual Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities on Tuesday.
Boyd is the CharlayneHunter-Gault Distinguished Writer-in Residence Professor in UGA’s Grady College. Eiland is the Director of the Georgia Museum of Art.
According to the Governor’s website, twelve members of Georgia’s arts and humanities communities were selected following nominations from around the state. The recipients represent a diverse group of individuals and organizations that have supported the growth of Georgia’s creative industry through community involvement, pioneering programs and long-term financial commitment.
The 2017 Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities were handcrafted by 12 Georgia potters and acquired through Perspectives: Georgia Pottery Invitational at the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation.
