The Clive and Valerie Barnes Foundation Awardees

You might think it’s too early for the start of the “award season” but The Clive & Valerie Barnes Foundation, under the leadership of Holly Jones and Lloyd Mayor, announced
The finalists for this year’s Theater Artist Award are Justin Cooley—Kimberly Akimbo; Jasai Chase-Owens—Sanctuary City; Erin Wilhelmi—To Kill a Mockingbird; and Samantha Williams—Caroline, or Change.

This year’s Dance Artist Award finalists are Zimmi Coker—American Ballet Theatre; Erica Lall—American Ballet Theatre; Mira Nadon—New York City Ballet; and Jake Tribus—Gibney Dance Company.

The winners will be announced during the ceremony on Sunday, September 18, 2022. Recognizing excellence in theater and dance each receive an award of $5000 while the finalists enjoy a cash prize of $500.
EYE ON THE ARTS, NY — Celia Ipiotis