St. Tammany artists from every genre and the patrons who support them gathered Nov. 20 to toast the culturally rich environment they help to create in the parish and to honor the year’s standouts chosen by the Parish President and the parish Commission on Cultural Affairs.

The commission presented the 19th President’s Arts Awards ceremony at the River Mill Event Center at the Coquille Sports Complex near Covington.

Honorees received recognition as the year’s best artist in five categories of arts — performing, visual, literary, musical and culinary. The commission also presented awards for the patron of the year, outstanding service, lifetime achievement and a President’s award.

“This event is a powerful demonstration of our community, full of a vibrant artistic presence and spirit,” sa

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