Elizabeth Diaz
Yonkers Arts and photographer Elizabeth Diaz have won ArtWestchester’s 2024 Arts Awards for their accomplishments
Yonkers Arts won the Advancing Equity Organization Award, which is shared with New Era Creative Space in Peekskill. The award acknowledges both groups’ commitment to promoting equity and inclusion through the arts.
Yonkers-based Diaz won the Larry Salley Photography Award for her powerful portrait series celebrating the transgender community. Her photographic work revolves around narrative storytelling, lively aesthetics, and social activism.
“Our region’s outstanding quality of life would not be possible without the inspired work of these honorees,” said ArtsWestchester CEO Janet Langsam. “These honorees motivate all of us to continue to support excellent creative work by Westchester artists and arts organizations.”
ArtsWestchester will honor nine individuals and organizations at its April 10 Arts Awards gala for their dedication to the cultural landscape of Westchester County.This year’s winners represent a diverse array of talents and contributions:
Artist Award: Jorge Otero-Pailos of Rye is recognized for his pioneering artwork and experimental preservation practices.
Arts Organization Award: The Neuberger Museum of Art, in Purchase is a world-class museum and cornerstone of arts education and engagement since 1974.
Sophia Abeles Education Award: Arc Stages, in Pleasantville has demonstrated an unwavering dedication to providing contemporary theater programming and arts education to local communities.
Community Award: The New Rochelle Council on the Arts has been a catalyst for cultural enrichment in New Rochelle for nearly five decades.
President’s Award: Lee Balter of Tarrytown is honored for his extraordinary support of the arts in the Hudson Valley and his tireless advocacy for arts education and access to the arts.
Larry Salley Photography Award: Elizabeth Diaz of Yonkers is recognized for her powerful photographic work and a portrait series celebrating the transgender community.
Advancing Equity Individual Award: Andromeda Turre of Katonah is honored for her groundbreaking work in using jazz as a tool for social change.
ArtsWestchester’s 2024 Arts Awards will be held at 11:30 on April 10 at the Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase. For more information, visit www.artswestchester.org.
