Columbus artist Garry Pound is among the 10 recipients of the 2024 Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities.
This is the 13th year the governor has presented the awards in partnership with the Georgia Council for the Arts and Georgia Humanities to honor people and organizations for significant contributions to the state in those fields.
“A vibrant arts scene and culture are essential ingredients in the recipe that makes Georgia the best place to live, work and raise a family,” Gov. Brian Kemp said in a news release. “Thank you to these exceptional Georgians and organizations for their dedicated work in these fields that have made a long-lasting impact on our cultural fabric.”
Pound has been a prominent artist for decades, known for portraits, landscapes and illustrations.
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