The 2024 Shemer Honors dinner gala was held Friday, November 15 and this year the Shemer Art Center honored Arizona artist, Tom Bollinger. For the past 50 years Tom has been a prolific studio artist, renowned for creating large-scale, highly conceptual works that have captivated audiences in galleries and through commissioned projects. He has also personally guided many artists nationwide, working with them to engineer, manage and produce their art for public and private art installations.
This year’s event was attended by 125 people who enjoyed a wonderful reception with live music by The Groove Machine and dinner, catered by Personal Touch Catering. A video was shown during dinner and then a short program followed featuring Tom Bollinger and a proclamation by Mayor Kate Gallego, decreeing Friday, November 15, 2024 in recognition of Tom Bollinger, urging all Phoenicians to join her in celebrating is artistic contributions to the city.
Tom Bollinger and Councilman Kevin Robinson.
Tom Bollinger with his daughter Se’ Bollinger and granddaughter Carys Orme.
It was a beautiful evening under the stars with dinner by Personal Touch Catering, wine from Pillsbury Wine Company, a video presentation about Tom and his career, a live auction, and more!
The Shemer family was here and also enjoyed celebrating Tom and his artwork.
The Groove Machine set the mood for the night with a trio during the artist reception and a full band for dancing after the program.
Tom Bollinger, with past Shemer Honors honorees, Ken Richardson (representing the Ed Mell Gallery), Mayme Kratz, and Mark Klett.
Shemer presented Tom with the gift of a ceramic vase created by Arizona artist Sandy Blain.
Tom Bollinger with Shemer president and executive director Shonna James, with the Mayor’s proclamation.
The great team at Shemer, celebrating a great night meeting guests and celebrating Tom. Pictured above, Ramona Carito, Heidi Dauphin, Shonna James, Cassie Wiegmann, Ted Ciccone, and Julie Blankenship.
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