The Chatham-Kent Arts Council inducted eight new members to its cultural hall of fame on Thursday night.

Held at the Chatham Cultural Centre, the event featured a reception in Studio One, followed by the inductions in the Kiwanis Theatre. There were also special musical performances during the ceremony.

The class of 2025 includes:

Visual arts: Troy Brooks (Wallaceburg)

Performing arts: Tracey Hoyt (Chatham)

Cultural builder: Sam Panopoulos (Chatham)

Dance: Patrick Kastoff (Chatham)

Literary arts: Bryan Prince (North Buxton)

Music: Stephanie Copeland (Wallaceburg)

Legacy inductees: Shelton Brooks (North Buxton); Ken Crone (Chatham)

The arts council also recognized Tara J. Wilson and Ryan Tetrault with the emerging youth artist scholarship.

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