Bee an Arts Champion

The 2023 Bee an Arts Champion Award honors two dedicated members of the board of Chamber Orchestra of the Springs, Charlease Elzenga-Bobo and Nasit Ari. Their long-term commitment to both the visionary effort of board strategy and hands-on volunteering is remarkable, and so valuable for a small arts organization with limited staff hours. The steady but responsible growth trajectory of the Chamber Orchestra over many years is to Charlease and Nasit’s credit. The Foundation commends their dedication to supporting artistic leadership in highlighting new works and diverse repertoire. The Chamber Orchestra tackles ambitious projects that succeed in part thanks to robust community partnerships, and the Foundation recognizes how many hours of board legwork have gone into those successes. Our region and our arts sector are richer thanks to their steadfast service. Congratulations, Charlease and Nasit!