Tribute to the Arts

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The Tribute to the Arts Program

Insituted in 1991, the biennial Tribute to the Arts honors individuals, businesses, and organizations who engage in artistic endeavors that enrich our Bethlehem community in meaningful ways.

Winners are chosen every two years and their contributions and achievements are commemorated with a Tribute to the Arts Award at a special ceremony hosted by the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission.

See list of past winners

2025 Award Ceremony & Reception

This year's ceremony & reception is scheduled for September 9, 2025 from 5:30-7:30pm in Bethlehem's Historic District (venue to be announced).

We cordially invite you to an inspiring evening honoring those who make Bethlehem a more beautiful, expressive, and vibrant place through the arts.

Enjoy great company, light fare, and heartfelt tributes as we recognize local artists and advocates who have made lasting contributions to our city’s creative legacy.

Purchase your tickets today by clicking the button below, and be part of this special celebration of the arts!

Price: $25 / ticket. 

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Do you know an individual or organization that contributes to Bethlehem's Fine Arts community in a big way? Nominate them for a Tribute to the Arts Award!

Note: Winners are selected based on the merit of their commitment to the arts and their impact in expanding artistic access and experiences to diverse audiences. Individuals or organizations that have previously received a Tribute to the Arts Award are not eligible for nomination. However, past nominees who have not received an award may be nominated again.
 
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Tribute to the Arts 2025 Nomination Form

Tribute to the Arts 2025 Nomination Form

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors

The Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission (BFAC) extends heartfelt gratitude to the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation for their generous $5,000 grant award in 2024. We also deeply appreciate the continued support of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Together, this invaluable funding empowers us to promote the arts in Bethlehem, bringing vibrant exhibitions, engaging events, and enriching creative programs to our community. This grant is supported by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency, through the Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA), its regional arts funding Partnership. State government funding comes through an annual appropriation by Pennsylvania’s General Assembly and from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. PPA is administered in this region by the state’s PPA Partner (Lehigh Valley Community Foundation for Region 5].
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