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Open Sky receives Governor's Arts Award at State House Ceremony

10/9/2025

Above: Rachel Kohn (JSI), Rachel Daube (JSI), Ernesto Burden (nominator), Jeni Mahoney (Board), Dr. Cynthia Whitaker (Board), and Karen Borgstrom (Board) at the NH State House. Below: Dr. Cynthia Whitaker speaks at the Governor's Arts Award.

Governor Kelly Ayotte with Dr. Cynthia Whitaker

On October 8th, members of the Open Sky Board, along with representatives from JSI Research and Open Sky nominator Ernesto Burden joined Governor Kelly Ayotte at the NH State House for a ceremony celebrating the 2025 Governor's Arts Award recipients, including Open Sky founder Derek Lucci who was honored with the Arts in Health Award.

Every two years, the NH State Arts Council, in cooperation with the Governor’s Office, acknowledges the contribution that arts and artists make to New Hampshire's cultural life through the presentation of the Governor’s Arts Awards.

While Open Sky founder Derek Lucci was unable to attend the award ceremony, Open Sky was well represented at the State House ceremony with Board Member Dr. Cynthia Whitaker accepting the award on behalf of Open Sky.

Learn more about The Governor's Arts Award and find a full list of recipients HERE.

Watch WMUR's coverage of the Awards

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Open Sky to be honored with Governor's Award for Arts in Health

9/29/2025

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In a ceremony to take place on October 8th at the New Hampshire State House, Open Sky and founder Derek Lucci will be honored with the 2025 Governor's Award for Arts in Health.

The Arts in Health Award recognizes an individual or New Hampshire nonprofit organization for providing increased access to the arts for people in health care settings and/or with physical, mental or emotional disabilities, or contributions that align with public health priorities to reduce stigma, increase awareness, and inspire action that drives positive health outcomes for populations or communities.

Since 1980, The Governor's Awards have recognized the contributions of artists, organizations, individuals and communities to New Hampshire's cultural life.

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Open Sky Founder Derek Lucci honored with the 2023 Bayberry Financial Services Artrepreneur Award

5/15/2023

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Congratulations to Open Sky Founder and Director Derek Lucci who was honored by the NH Business Committee for the Arts, at NHBCA's 39th Annual Arts Award Gala with the 2023 Bayberry Financial Services Artrepreneur Award. This prestigious annual award recognizes a professional New Hampshire artist who has used innovative methods and collaborative partnerships to build a successful creative business.

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