Dr. Michael Marsicano
1997 Honoree - Selina Roberts Ottum Award for Arts Leadership
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Biography
The 1997 honoree, Dr. Michael Marsicano, is an outstanding example of local leadership. During his tenure as president of the Arts & Science Council of Charlotte/Mecklenburg County, he distinguished himself through both his actions and accomplishments and created an agency that has become a model for cultural organizations across America. Dr. Marsicano now leads the Foundation for the Carolinas and is on the Policy Board of Americans for the Arts.