The Linny Awards

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Thank you for your support of the ArtsQuest Foundation!

The nomination window for 2025 Linny Awards’ recipients will be open April 1st – 30th. Please check back on this website during that time to submit nominations for the following categories:

• Emerging Artist of the Year Award
• Student Artist Scholarship Award
• Arts Educator of the Year Award
• Visual Artist of the Year Award
• Performing Artist of the Year Award
• Volunteer of the Year Award

The ArtsQuest Foundation determines the recipients for the below award categories:

• Lifetime Achievement Award
• Philanthropy in the Arts Award
• Business Supporter of the Arts Award

We hope to see you at the Linny Awards on October 23, 2025!

For more than a quarter-century, Marlene “Linny” Fowler of Bethlehem worked tirelessly to elevate Lehigh Valley’s arts organizations and artists through her volunteerism and her support. Now, the region has the opportunity to celebrate this flourishing arts community and honor Fowler’s memory by taking part in the Linny Awards, the multi-discipline arts awards program focused on the greater Lehigh Valley’s artists, innovators, and arts leaders.

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Cocktails, Hors d’Oeuvres, & Live Performance | 5–6 PM
Awards, Dinner & Festivities | 6–9 PM

Musikfest Café
ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks
Bethlehem, PA

Thank you for your interest in the Linny Awards! We look forward to celebrating the achievements of those who impact the arts together.

*$248 Ticket Cost ($136 is tax-deductible), $2 City Amusement Tax
*Event Ticket(s) will be emailed to the ticket purchaser at time of purchase

To become a Linny Award event or recipient sponsor, please contact Selena Lavonier at 610-332-1345 or slavonier@artsquestfoundation.org.

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