Beverley Taylor Sorenson

Beverley Taylor Sorenson (April 13, 1924 – May 27, 2013) was an American education philanthropist and advocate for the promotion of arts in elementary schools.

Personal life

Sorenson was born in Salt Lake City, Utah.

During her upbringing, Sorenson danced and played the piano. That same year, Sorenson moved to New York City and became a kindergarten teacher. In 1975, Sorenson became the owner and manager of ExCelCis Cosmetics/LeVoys Fashions. In her honor, they named it the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program. She established endowments for elementary arts education at seven universities: Brigham Young University Additionally, the Sorenson family's gift to the David O. McKay School of Education supports the BYU ARTS Partnership to increase the quality and quantity of arts education in local elementary schools. University of Utah Utah State University Utah Tech University Southern Utah University Weber State University Westminster College.

Recognitions The Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts and Education Complex at The University of Utah, Built in 2014. The Beverley Taylor Sorenson Center for the Arts, a building at Southern Utah University built in 2016. Honorary Doctorates from Southern Utah University, Salt Lake Community College, University of Utah, Utah State University, and Westminster College.

Awards Award for Arts Achievement and Excellence for the International Council of Fine Arts Deans Living Legacy Award from the Boys and Girls Club The Eli and Edythe Broad Award for Philanthropy in the Arts from Americans for the Arts.