Thumbs up for supporting artists

 
Photo by Andrew Dobrowolskyj

The Faculty of Fine Arts gave out two Awards of Distinction on Oct. 19 at the chic restaurant Brontë, on Sherbrooke at St. Mathieu St. Above are the recipients. At the left is Noël Spinelli, well known for his generosity in bringing classical music to a wide audience, and on the right, gallery owner René Blouin who has been a valued mentor to many visual artists.