The Homer Council on the Arts announced the winners of the 2012 Art Awards. The awards are given annually for achievements in the arts. The winners are:

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Arts Leadership/Advocacy: Bunnell Street Arts Center

• Arts Education: Carol Swartz

• Artist of the Year: Marian Beck

• Youth Artist of the Year: Drew Turner

• Lifetime Achievement: Gaye Wolfe

• Business Arts Patron: Era Alaska.

The awards will be given out at HCOA’s annual meeting starting at 5:30 p.m. Friday at its building on Pioneer Avenue. The meeting also includes voting for new board members, an annual report and a presentation about upcoming events.