See and Be Seen: 2024 Saint Louis Visionary Awards

Family, friends and supporters honored the 2024 Saint Louis Visionary Awards recipients this week during a celebration at the Sun Theater in Grand Center.

The awards, now in its 10th year, recognizes women who’ve made extraordinary contributions to the arts. This year’s honorees include: Heather Beal-Himes, (Outstanding Working Artist), Elizabeth Berges (Major Contributor to the Arts), Shawna Flanigan (Outstanding Teaching Artist), Meridith McKinley (Outstanding Arts Professional), Luisa Otero-Prada (Community Impact Artist) and Alexa Seda (Emerging Artist).

The awards program, hosted by Min Jung Kim and Margaret McDonald, featured performances by spoken word artist Pacia Elaine Anderson and the Big Muddy Dance Company. It was followed by a reception that had guests toasting the honorees with the event’s signature “Viz Fizz.”

Gazelle is a proud media sponsor of the Saint Louis Visionary Awards.

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photos by Bryan Schraier