Ogden, Utah – November 18, 2025 – Ogden City Arts recognized six honorees at a private event held at Union Station for the 2025 Mayor’s Awards in the Arts celebration.

“Art is essential to who we are as a community, it tells our stories, lifts our voices, and reflects the spirit of Ogden,” said Ogden City Mayor Ben Nadolski. “These honorees are more than artists; they are community builders who make our city stronger, more vibrant, and more connected. It is a privilege to celebrate their contributions.”

The Ogden City Mayor’s Awards in the Arts program was created to provide an opportunity to shine a light on the recognition of individual artists and arts organizations that are making a difference in the community through the arts. Each year, the public is invited to take a moment to nominate a deserving artist, art advocate, or organization for an award.

Lorie Buckley, Arts Administrator for Ogden City, said, “Art is more than beauty. It is movement, voice, and connection. This year’s honorees remind us of what is possible when creativity is used in service of community. Their work inspires progress, preserves culture, and brings people together in powerful ways.”

This year’s awards Ogden City Arts, Mayor Ben Nadolski, and the Ogden City Arts Advisory Committee are pleased to announce the following Honorees for the 2025 Mayor’s Awards in the Arts.

2025 Mayor’s Awards in the Arts Honorees:

Lifetime Contribution                                                 Pat Poce

Performing Arts                                                          Jean Louise England                        

Visual Arts                                                                          Steve Stones                                         

Arts in Education                                                        Angelika Pagel

Folk Art                                                                         Rene Venegas

Legacy in the Arts                                                      Julia Aldrich (posthumous award)

The website has been updated with 2025 honorees and their videos.

Social Media:                                                                                                                                                                                              IG – Ogden_Arts   FB – OgdenCityArts

More info:  www.ogdencity.gov/mayorsawards

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Ogden City Arts supports the belief that the arts are an integral part of a healthy culture, providing both intellectual nourishment and social benefit, and that community arts programs provide significant value both to communities and to artists.

Ogden City Arts’ mission is to enrich the lives of Ogden residents and visitors by ensuring access to visual, performing, and literary arts and arts education. In supporting arts organizations and independent artists, Ogden City Arts works to connect the arts to daily life, education, and economic development.