After 3-year pandemic hiatus, Creative Washtenaw recognizes area philanthropists
ANN ARBOR, MI -- For Larry Nisson, public art is a balm.'People need food and shelter, just basic subsistence,' he said. 'We believe that art nouri...
ANN ARBOR, MI -- For Larry Nisson, public art is a balm.'People need food and shelter, just basic subsistence,' he said. 'We believe that art nourishes the soul, and we believe that people of all demographics can enjoy public art.'Nisson and wife Lucie are among 11 area people and four organizations recently recognized by Creative Washtenaw for their impact in Ann Arbor's artistic community over the past few years.Creative Washtenaw, a nonprofit supporting area creatives, last awarded its Medals for the Arts, Sciences & Humanities in 2019, suspending them due to the COVID-19 pandemic.