Arts and Culture El Dorado's Young Artist Awards honor the memory of four bright lights in our community who were great supporters of the arts, and whose lives represent the talent, thoughtfulness, generosity, and commitment to our community that make El Dorado County such a special place to live. These awards are presented to outstanding high school juniors and seniors in each of four categories: music, visual art, theater, and nature-inspired art of any discipline. The awards are:

• Richard H. Bush Award for Music
• Joey Cattone Award for Visual Art
• Lanny Langston Award for Theater
• Jane Van Camp Award for Nature-Inspired Art

Students must be nominated by El Dorado County high school teachers. The four families will participate in the selection process, and an honorarium of $500 will be presented to each awardee.

The students who receive these awards exemplify the talent and immense potential of our El Dorado County high school students. As an annual program, the Young Artist Awards continue to celebrate the great promise of younger generations and honor the lives and legacies of the “bright lights” who came before them.