Most Influential Arts Patron

Anne Elizabeth Wynn

In a recent profile on this local arts volunteer and philanthropist, KLRU said, "For Anne Elizabeth, art is that holy breath that revives, restores, and renews." No doubt that's what has inspired her energetic efforts in so many artistic fronts. Thanks to her leadership, dozens of local artists have their work exhibited year-round in City Hall, and New year's Eve now boasts a major festival of the performing and visual arts, First Night Austin. Plus, she's provided invaluable support to cultural organizations such as the Texas Book Festival, the Blanton Museum of Art, Arthouse, Austin Film Society, Texas Film Hall of Fame, Ballet Austin, Blue Lapis Light, Salvage Vanguard Theater, and the Umlauf Sculpture Garden. The woman certainly gives as much of that "holy breath" as she takes in.

Anne Elizabeth Wynn
First Night Austin
515 Congress #2050
www.firstnightaustin.org