Arts awards ceremony Wednesday

The 31st Annual Governor's Arts Awards reception and ceremony will take place Wednesday at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City.

The reception begins at 5 p.m. followed by the awards ceremony at 6:15 p.m. Governor Brian Sandoval is scheduled to attend.

Five individuals and two organizations will be honored at the event for their outstanding and enduring contributions to Nevada through artistic achievement and service to the arts.

As a special honor this year, the Nevada Arts Council and Nevada Humanities will be presenting the Nevada Arts & Humanities Award for Public Service to former Senator William J. Raggio and former Speaker of the Assembly Joseph E. Dini, Jr.

This award honors their leadership in ensuring access to arts and humanities programs for Nevadans throughout the state.