Her plans include dinners that honor Hispanic artists, as well as creating a donor wall listing museum contributors.

Later, at a news conference announcing a ceremony to honor local artists next week, he acknowledged that he felt some time pressure.

Iowa representative Jim Leach proposed that the series feature designs honoring American artists.

The awards, which are given to "honor and encourage contemporary American artists in their creative work," are to be presented at a dinner in May.

Twenty categories were presented, honoring artists, directors and other personalities of the filmmaking industry of the time for their works during the 2009-2010 period.

Financial aid is granted to honor students, dean's listers, athletes, artists, and community workers.

"We are so fortunate to be able to bring such talented and highly honored artists to Turin," says Gutierrez.

The year was important, too, for honoring artists of the past who had not received their due.

Pollstar also held an award ceremony annually to honor artists and professionals in the concert industry.

The museum is expanding and by fall will have a new exhibition space honoring nationally recognized artists in all media who lived in Bucks County.