Local arts council awards HSTA alumnus
Fleming College’s Haliburton School of the Arts (HSTA) was well-represented at the recent Arts Council of Haliburton Highlands Honours Gala.Chuck O’Neil, an alumnus and faculty member of HSTA, took top honours receiving the Artist of Distinction Award. The award is considered the highlight of the gala.HSTA Program Coordinators Susan Little and Shelley Schell were nominated for the Supporter/Administration Award.Former Haliburton Campus Principal was nominated for the Founder Award.A number of HSTA alumni and faculty were also nominated in many categories.In addition to the awards ceremony, the event included a reception, entertainment and performances.The gala took place on May 3 at the Haliburton Legion. More than 200 attended the sold out event.