Arts Council Awards
Since its inception each year, the Boston College Arts Council recognizes an alumnus, a faculty member, and several students for their accomplishments and contributions to the arts in various disciplines. Alumni and faculty award recipients serve as role models, inspiring and guiding developing young artists in the Boston College community.
The award recipients participate in programming at our annual campus-wide Arts Festival and interact in small-group settings with students in their fields. The student award recipients are recognized for their creativity and accomplishments, as well as for specific projects.
All awards are presented at a ceremony during the annual spring Arts Festival.
2020 Student Arts Council Awards
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Conor Ancharski '20
Major: Music and Philosophy
Nominator: Jeremiah McGrann, Professor of the Practice, Music; Assistant Chairperson, Music Department
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Nico Borbolla '21
Major: International Studies and Philosophy
Minor: JournalismNominator: Lynne Anderson, Director, English Language Learners Program, English Department
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Marissa Caraballo '20
Major: Theatre and French
Nominator: Crystal Tiala, Associate Professor, Chairperson, Theatre Department; Chair, Boston College Arts Council
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Megan Ellis '20
Major: Theatre
Minor: Management & LeadershipNominator: Crystal Tiala, Associate Professor, Chairperson, Theatre Department; Chair, Boston College Arts Council
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Anabel Johnson '20
Major: Theatre
Minor: Management & LeadershipNominator: Patricia Riggin, Associate Professor of the Practice, Theatre Department
Nominator: Julie-Anne Whitney, Administrative Assistant, Theatre Department -
Jeffery Howe Art History Award
Ariel Lynch '20
Major: Art History and Applied Psychology & Human Development
Minor: PhilosophyNominator: Stephanie Leone, Professor, Art History; Chairperson, Art, Art History, and Film Department
Nominator: Asher Anderson, Visiting Assistant Professor, Art History
Nominator: Nancy Netzer, Professor, Art History; Director, McMullen Museum of Art -
Darius Russell Kish '21
Major: Computer Science and German Studies
Minor: Studio ArtNominator: Harmut Austen, Assistant Professor, Art, Art History, and Film Department
Nominator: Greer Muldowney, Visiting Assistant Professor, Art, Art History, and Film Department -
Dan Saillant '20
Major: Biology
Minor: MusicNominator: Sebastian Bonaiuto, Director, Boston College Bands
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Gabriel Valle '20
Major: History and Music
Nominator: Sandra Hebert, Associate Professor of the Practice, Music Department
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Ziyang Xiang '20
Major: Studio Art
Minor: PhilosophyNominator: Greer Muldowney, Visiting Assistant Professor, Art, Art History, and Film Department
The J. Robert Barth, S.J., Award for Excellence in the Arts
The Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences has established an annual award in honor of former Dean J. Robert Barth, S.J., and his support for the arts. The J. Robert Barth, S.J., Award for Excellence in the Arts is given each year at Commencement to a senior who has made an outstanding contribution to Boston College in the fine or performing arts, such as music, theater, dance, film or other visual media throughout their college career.
Fr. Barth is credited with revitalizing the arts at Boston College. He first came to the University as the Thomas I. Gasson Professor in 1985. As dean, he established the Music and Theatre departments, oversaw the opening of the McMullen Museum of Art, and was the first chair of the Boston College Arts Council.
Barth Award Recipients
Jonathan Kacorowski '02
Daniel Sanez '03
Katherine Weiss '04
Lindsay Albert '05
Anthony & William Nunziata '06
Patricia Noonan '07
Jeff Augustin '08
Daniel Gostin '09
Sarah Lang '10
Steven Bass '11
John Delfino '12
Rachel Butler '13
Jonathan Mott '14
Sophia Gorgens '15
Caitlin Mason '16
Audra Hampsch '17
Annie Kim '18
Taylor Badoyen '19
Emma Hardy '20
Arts Awards Nomination Criteria
The Boston College Arts Council recognizes alumni who have achieved a level of distinction in their artistic professions. Candidates must be working professionals in the performing, visual, or literary arts, or related disciplines. Candidates should have received public recognition for outstanding contributions to their art form.
Nomination Process
Members of the Boston College community may nominate alumni for recognition, including faculty, staff, and alumni. This nomination process is a rolling submission, and candidates can be nominated throughout the year.
The deadline to be nomintate for the 2020 Alumni Award is Monday, November 25, 2019. The Awards subcommittee of the Arts Council will consider, evaluate, and select the award recipient.
The Boston College Arts Council recognizes faculty who have made an outstanding contribution to the arts at Boston College through scholarship, the presentation of artistic work, teaching, and/or community engagement.
- Candidates can be full or part time faculty and University staff/administrators.
- Candidates may receive the award only once for an ongoing contribution.
Nomination Process
Members of the Boston College community may nominate alumni for recognition, including faculty, staff, and alumni. This nomination process is a rolling submission, and candidates can be nominated throughout the year.
The deadline to be nomintate for the 2020 Faculty Award is Monday, November 25, 2019. The Awards subcommittee of the Arts Council will consider, evaluate, and select the award recipient.
The Boston College Arts Council recognizes students who have made an outstanding contribution to the arts by fostering, expanding or participating in the arts on campus or in the community.
- Candidates become eligible in their junior year.
- Candidates may receive the award only once for an ongoing contribution.
- Student Arts Groups are also eligible for the award.
- Student Arts Groups may receive the award only once every 5 years.
Nomination Process
Nominators may be faculty or staff and should have some direct connection or supervisory role with the student being nominated.
The Student Award nominations process will being in December. The deadline to be nomintate for the 2020 Student Award is Monday, February 3, 2020. The Awards subcommittee of the Arts Council will consider, evaluate, and select the award recipient. Award recipients will be announced before the Annual Boston College Arts Festival.