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ArtServe’s third annual Impact Awards, presented by Seacoast Bank, brought together South Florida’s arts and culture community for an inspiring evening of celebration, networking, and entertainment. Sponsored by FPL, OutClique Magazine, and Topo Chico, the event featured gourmet cuisine by past honoree Marc Martorana and Commissioner Don D’Arminio, a silent auction and live music by DJ Joy Joy.
The evening recognized four outstanding individuals whose work continues to shape and elevate South Florida’s creative landscape:
- Community Partner of Impact: Michael Albetta – Honored for his decades of civic leadership and unwavering dedication to volunteerism and community-building in Fort Lauderdale.
- Artist of Impact: Claudia Castillo – Celebrated for her nature-inspired visual art and her commitment to promoting cultural diversity and emerging talent through her studio.
- Community Leader of Impact: Jodi Jeffreys-Tanner – Recognized for empowering local artists and expanding their reach through her leadership at Las Olas Capital Arts.
- Legacy of Impact: Emmanuel George – Awarded for preserving and sharing South Florida’s Black history through his filmmaking, advocacy and the Black Orchid Foundation.
To learn more about ArtServe’s mission or to get involved, visit www.artserve.org or email membership@artserve.org.
About ArtServe
Named a “Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits, Fort Lauderdale-based ArtServe is an award-winning arts incubator that is advancing the arts for social good as a creative laboratory and hub for experimental artists committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Now in its 36th year, ArtServe has won several awards for innovation in the arts and is supported in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and the Community Foundation of Broward. Most recently, ArtServe was named 2025 Non-Profit Organization of the Year: The Arts at the Community Care Plan Non-Profit Awards, hosted by 211 Broward. Each year, ArtServe programs contribute tangibly to the region’s economy, helping 2,000+ artists sell their work, build businesses and engage the community. To do that, ArtServe secures financial support through donations, sponsorships and memberships.
