Champions of the Arts
In 2023, in celebration of 15 years of work since our organization’s beginnings, River Arts Alliance decided to honor people, past and present, who have made a significant impact on the arts and culture in the Winona area. Five individuals who were instrumental to the foundation and ongoing work of RAA were recognized as “Champions of the Arts” last year: Heidi Bryant, Julia Crozier, Vicki Englich, Greg Peterson and the late Bernadette Mahfood.
The Champions of the Arts in 2024 were: Eric Heukeshoven, Janet Heukeshoven, Margaret Shaw Johnson, Mary Singer, Colleen Wolner, and Larry Wolner.
Our honorees for 2025 will be recognized at our Annual Pi(e) Day Event on March 14, 2026. Congratulations to: Frank Bures, Ruth Bures, Mary Farrell, Sharon Mansur, and the late Dave Gudmastad. Thank you for all that you have contributed to our arts community!
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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeast Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.
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River Arts Alliance
PO Box 992
Winona, MN 55987