2005

Angel

Awards

The Greater Lewisville Arts Council is dedicated to the development and promotion of the arts for the enrichment of the quality of life in the greater Lewisville community. The GLAC also works with the City of Lewisville in the grant application process for Hotel Occupancy Tax grants.

All of the arts groups represented by the GLAC need volunteers to thrive. The annual Angel Awards ceremony is the time each year when we honor these outstanding volunteers that give so generously of their time and talents to help make the arts possible in our community.

Lewisville Lake Symphony

   Bill Leggett      

Bill Leggett is the Symphony’s 2005 Angel.  He is one of those "dream volunteers" that all organizations would like to clone.  Bill joined the LLS Guild several years ago and immediately took on one of the toughest jobs available -- logistics coordinator.   For a group that must give all of its performances in "borrowed" space, the job of coordinating all of the signage, tables, easels, posters, program delivery, lighting and much more can be daunting.  But not for Bill - his favorite saying is "that's logistics, I'll take care of it".....and he does....time after time after time. 

In addition, Bill has been a tireless promoter of symphony functions, an inventive problem solver, an effective fundraiser and an enthusiastic recruiter of new people to join the ranks of symphony volunteers.  He was elected to the LLS Board last year and is now Chairman of the Board.  The Lewisville Lake Symphony Association thanks Bill Leggett for his "leadership by example" and the positive energy he brings to the group.

Visual Arts League

   Raymund “Brandi” Evora

The Visual Art League is pleased to recognize Raymund "Brandi" Evora as their 2005 Angel.  Brandi joined the Visual Art League after visiting an LISD student exhibition at the art center that included his daughter's art.  Brandi quickly volunteered his talents to design a web site and help with the newsletter.  Brandi did design and create the Visual Art League's web site at visualartleague.org and is currently re-designing it to be more interactive.  Brandi also designs the layout of each publication of Viewpoints, the members' newsletter. He has served on the Board for 3 years and is currently 1st Vice President of our organization.

LakeCities Ballet Theatre
   Susan Gilbert

LakeCities Ballet Theatre would like to recognize Susan Gilbert as our 2005 Angel.  Since 2001, Susan has been an invaluable part of all LBT productions as our wardrobe supervisor.  Susan is very creative and can do anything costume related.  In cooperation with the artistic director, she can design and sew new costumes.  She can alter or spruce up existing costumes.  She is very adept in making costumes look great on a limited budget. 

This year Susan undertook the huge job of reorganizing our costume storage.  She consolidated two storage units into one larger unit.  Costumes, fabric and trims were inventoried, organized and labeled.  During this process, costumes no longer usable to LBT were set aside.  Susan set up an e-bay account to list these costumes for sale.  In just a few weeks quite a few have sold.  LBT is grateful that Susan has chosen to share her time and talents with our organization.

Greater Lewisville Arts Council

   Brenda Crawford

The Greater Lewisville Arts Council would like to honor Brenda Crawford as our GLAC Angel.  Brenda has been involved with the arts council since its inception and her contributions over the years are numerous.  Brenda has a great deal of insight on what’s going on in Lewisville and she shares that insight with the GLAC.  Several years ago Brenda successfully worked with the City of Lewisville for a new grant application process for the Hotel Occupancy Tax funding.  The process is now more streamline and consistent from year to year.  Brenda is currently the GLAC treasurer.

The purpose of the Greater Lewisville Arts Council is to nurture the development of the arts for the enrichment of the quality of life in the Greater Lewisville community.  Brenda has spent a lifetime doing this and we are so appreciative of her efforts!

Greater Lewisville Arts Council

   Barbara Hartman

The Greater Lewisville Arts Council would like to recognize Barbara Oliver Hartman as our community angel.  This past winter the GLAC and Visual Arts League hosted a five week showing of Barbara’s quilts.  Barbara is a nationally known artist and her quilts have been displayed throughout the US.

This exhibit provided valuable exposure for all the arts groups in Lewisville.  Over 500 people came to see Barbara’s beautiful, creative works of art.  Many city and business leaders attended this exhibit.  It was wonderful to have an art exhibit inspire so much attention.  The GLAC is so appreciative that Barbara chose to share her considerable talent with us.

Greater Lewisville Community Theatre

   Rhonda Buras

The Greater Lewisville Community Theatre is pleased to present this year's Angel Award to Rhonda Buras.  Rhonda has been volunteering at GLCT for the past three years, and has been a Board member for two years.  She is the House Committee Chair and serves on the Publicity committee.  Rhonda coordinates the ushering and concession duties, working with volunteers from Lewisville High School's Honor Society and ROTC programs, and makes sure the House operations run smoothly.  She has also pitched in to help with props, mailings, opening night parties, and special projects such as the Holiday Stroll.  In short, Rhonda is always willing and ready to help GLCT bring its best to the community, and she does so with an upbeat, positive attitude.  She has truly earned her wings!