The Lakeshore PBS series Eye on the Arts landed a Chicago/Midwest Emmy Award in the Outstanding Achievement for Arts/Entertainment category.
This is Lakeshore PBS’ first Emmy win after receiving four nominations in the category in recent years.
“As an organization, we have grown in so many ways over the past few years,” said James Muhammad, president and CEO of Lakeshore Public Media. “Now our efforts have gained us and our community recognition from one of the most prestigious awards organizations in broadcasting.”
Eye on the Arts is a 30-minute program, which highlights a diverse range of local artists, arts organizations, and events. It is produced by Tony Santucci, vice president of production for Lakeshore PBS, with additional segments produced by Justin Hill, Alex Hernandez, and Kevin Lunn.
The series received an Emmy award for its individual profile of blacksmith Madison Wise of New Lenox, Illinois.
“I hope our work brings to light the artists that help make our community an evolving and vibrant place to live,” Santucci said. “Being able to document these artists has made our work better by association, and their passion is contagious.”
