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The Artists<br />
Lynda Yur<strong>of</strong>f<br />
Recipients <strong>of</strong> the 29th Annual Governors <strong>Arts</strong> Awards each<br />
receive an original painting by artist Lynda Yur<strong>of</strong>f. Born<br />
in Springfield, Illinois and graduating from Illinois State<br />
University, Yur<strong>of</strong>f’s early art experiences were shaped by<br />
university studio classes and visits to the Chicago Art<br />
Institute. She supported her passion for studio art with<br />
a series <strong>of</strong> jobs in graphic design before becoming an art<br />
teacher. Since moving to <strong>Nevada</strong> 30 years ago, Yur<strong>of</strong>f has<br />
taught art to children as an artist in residence with the <strong>Nevada</strong><br />
<strong>Arts</strong> <strong>Council</strong>, Sierra <strong>Arts</strong> and Very Special <strong>Arts</strong> <strong>Nevada</strong>, as<br />
well as painting and drawing classes at Truckee Meadows<br />
Community College. She is an award-winning artist with works<br />
represented in many private collections nationally as well<br />
as Bank <strong>of</strong> America and <strong>Nevada</strong> Museum <strong>of</strong> Art in Reno. This<br />
is Yur<strong>of</strong>f’s second Governor’s <strong>Arts</strong> Award commission.<br />
The Las Vegas<br />
Youth Orchestras<br />
Performing for the 29th Annual Governor’s <strong>Arts</strong> Awards<br />
ceremony are Sammi Ciarlo on violin, Silverado High School;<br />
Caitlin Stokes on violin, <strong>Nevada</strong> State High School; Sarah<br />
Evins on viola, Las Vegas Academy; Rachael White on cello,<br />
Las Vegas Academy; and Erin Barlow on bass, Coronado High<br />
School. All are members <strong>of</strong> the Las Vegas Youth Philharmonic,<br />
one <strong>of</strong> four separate ensembles <strong>of</strong> the Las Vegas Youth<br />
Orchestras, an after-school program that presently serves<br />
nearly 300 youth in southern <strong>Nevada</strong>. The two upper-level<br />
groups (Las Vegas Youth Philharmonic and Las Vegas Youth<br />
Symphony) perform symphonic repertoire as students prepare<br />
for entry into collegiate and pr<strong>of</strong>essional level organizations.<br />
The Las Vegas Youth Sinfonia and the Las Vegas Youth<br />
Ensemble provide training for younger students to develop into<br />
effective orchestral players, emphasizing the responsibility,<br />
commitment and teamwork necessary for successful<br />
performances.
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