The Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County Awards

Family and friends gathered as the Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa honored six local artists for their achievement in the arts on Sunday, October 12, 2006 at the El Campanil Theatre in Antioch. The six artists honored were:

Mark Ballock, Founder and President of the San Ramon Arts Foundation

Edward Belasco, director of the Belasco Theatre Company for young people

Barbara Grant, an actress and development director for the Willows Theatre Company

Jack Tucker, who covered the theater and arts for the Contra Costa Times for decades

John Wehrle, the outdoor muralist reflecting community history

Carolina Logo, founder of Brisas de Espana Flamenco Dance Company

A brief history of the achievements of each artist was depicted in pictures, the artist introduced and a beautiful glass trophy presented to each.