2024 Hartnell College Arts Award Honorees
Arts Legacy Award – Burrell Leonard
Distinguished Alumnus in the Arts – José G. Ortiz
Hartnell Community Arts Hero – Gail Higginbotham
The Western Stage Distinguished Honorees – Jeanne and Rollie Dick, Mimi and George Niesen & Shirley and Tom Kiatta
Distinguished Service to the Arts – Linda Gin & Pat Horsley
Click HERE to view 2024 Program Book and Award Honoree Bios
Click HERE to view 2023 Program Book and Award Honoree Bios
Click HERE to view 2022 Program Book and Award Honoree Bios
When
Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where
Hartnell College
411 Central Avenue
Salinas, CA 93901
Why
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the power of the arts at Hartnell College! The 2025 Gala for the Arts will take place in conjunction with The Western Stage’s production of Bright Star—a moving musical set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of the 1920s and ’40s.
Inspired by the musical’s Appalachian roots, this year’s gala will feature themed décor and music, a delicious selection of food and beverages, a lively silent auction, and highlights from Hartnell’s vibrant arts programs. We’ll also honor distinguished alumni and artists who have made a lasting impact on our community.
Please continue your generous support of our students and arts programs by donating to the Fund for the Arts at Hartnell College.
