Coming Up Taller Awards
recognize outstanding community arts and humanities programs
that celebrate the creativity of America’s young people
by providing them with learning opportunities and chances to
contribute to their communities. These awards focus national
attention on exemplary programs currently fostering the creative
and intellectual development of America’s children and
youth through education and practical experience in the arts
and the humanities. Accompanied by a cash award, the Coming
Up Taller Awards not only reward these projects with recognition
but also contribute significant support to their continued work.
This Awards program is a project of the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library
Services, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. It was started in 1998.
Each year, ten awards of $10,000 each are presented
to Coming Up Taller Awards honorees. In addition, a Certificate
of Excellence is given to all semifinalists. Museums and libraries
are encouraged to apply. For more information, see www.cominguptaller.org |