JANESVILLE — Teresa Nguyen and Laura Schuler have been named as this year’s inductees to the Rock County Arts Hall of Fame.
The Janesville Performing Arts Center will host the Hall of Fame ceremony on Jan. 17, 2025, in its Gallery Theater.
“Both Laura and Tess are incredible leaders and artists in this community. They both work with numerous groups and their talents have touched an incredible number of projects and people over the years”, said JPAC Executive Director, Nathan Burkart in a news release.
“I am deeply honored to be recognized by local arts organizations. This community has been the foundation of my creative journey, and I am grateful to share this moment with the artists and supporters who inspire us all,” Schuler said.
Schuler has provided an incredible amount of service to the community as she has been an active performer, musician, and director in the area for decades. Not only is she an incredible performer, but her service as a music/theatre teacher in the area- has helped her impact several future artists as well.
Nguyen, the other honoree this year, has helped several organizations ranging from the Janesville Performing Arts Center, JATV, the Janesville Art League, and Circle Arts Collective.
Her music and artistic talents are a large part of many individual projects that celebrate local artists in the community.
“I’m so humbled to be a recipient of this award, especially knowing so many others in the area who are absolutely deserving. It’s important to keep the arts alive because it feeds the soul, and I’ve really been lucky to have time to share music, theater and art with our wonderful community,” Nguyen said.
Both Schuler and Nguyen will be formally inducted into the hall of fame during an event at JPAC at 7 p.m. on Jan. 17. The event is free to the public and will include a cash bar in the lobby from 6 p.m.-7 p.m.
