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~ Groos Family Fine Arts Wall of Fame

The Friends of HPAC are Seeking Wall of Fame Nominations

 

The Hastings Performing Arts Center is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the Groos Family Fine Arts Wall of Fame. This recognition honors individuals and groups who have made a significant impact on the arts in the Hastings area through performance, education, service, or sponsorship.
 
Our community’s vibrant arts culture is made possible by dedicated volunteers, educators, performers, and supporters who contribute their time, passion, and resources. The Friends of HPAC invite the public to submit nominations to recognize those who have shaped and enriched the artistic landscape of Hastings.
 
Who Can Be Nominated?
Nominees may be:
— A group within the Hastings community
— A person who has lived in or is from the Hastings area and has made a lasting impact on the local arts scene
—An individual or group that has contributed significantly in areas such as:
   - Application or Teaching of the Arts
   - Performance of the Arts
   - Service to the Arts
   - Sponsorship of the Arts
 
How to Nominate
To submit a nomination, provide:
— The nominee’s name
— A short story detailing their contributions to the arts
— Your contact information for follow-up
 
Submission Deadline: March 7, 2025 at Midnight
 
Nominations may be submitted by:
Mail: Hastings Performing Arts Center WOF, 520 W. South Street, Hastings, MI 49058
Email: [email protected]
 
The Friends of HPAC will review all submissions and select candidates for the inaugural Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony in May 2025.
 
For more information, contact the Hastings Performing Arts Center at [email protected].
 
WOF
 
The Groos Family Fine Arts Wall of Fame came to be in the Spring of 2022.  As a permanent fixture of the Hastings Performing Arts Center, it's purpose is to graciously acknowledge individuals and groups for their contributions to the Arts. 
 

Our community is very grateful for the many volunteers, community members, philanthropists,  and groups that provide support and countless hours of time to help with our Arts projects and programs in the area.  With the support of all who are involved in our community Arts, we are able to help provide the level of education and performance excellence that we now experience for all ages in our greater Hastings area.

 
Class of 2023
*Joan Bosserd-Schroeder, Educator
*Joe LaJoye, Educator
*Patti LaJoye, Educator
 
Class of 2022