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December 6, 2007
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IMLS Calls for 2008 Coming Up Taller Award Nominations
For Excellence in After-School,
Out-Of-School, and Summer
Arts and Humanities Programs for Young People
Deadline—January 31
WASHINGTON, DC—Nominations
are now being accepted for the 2008 Coming Up Taller awards
that recognize and reward outstanding after-school, out-of-school,
and summer arts and humanities programs for underserved
children and youth. The program, in its eleventh year,
is sponsored by the President’s Committee on the
Arts and the Humanities, in partnership with the Institute
of Museum and Library Services, the National Endowment
for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
By honoring excellence in after-school, out-of-school,
and summer arts and humanities programs, the Coming Up
Taller awards promote a creative, engaged, skilled, and
confident generation of young people. Eligible museums,
libraries, performing arts organizations, universities,
arts centers, community service organizations, schools,
businesses, and eligible government entities are encouraged
to participate.
Recipients of a Coming Up Taller award receive
$10,000 at a special ceremony in Washington, DC, an individualized
plaque, and an expense-paid invitation to attend the annual
Coming Up Taller Leadership Enhancement Conference. Click
here for the nomination guidelines and application
(PDF, 227KB).
At a previous Coming Up Taller awards ceremony,
First Lady Laura Bush remarked, “…young people
are discovering the humanities and the arts. They're developing
the life skills and the discipline that leads to success.
They're building the confidence to paint, dance, speak,
and sing -- and in every one of their communities, to
walk taller.”
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Institute of Museum and Library
Services
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary
source of federal support for the nation’s 122,000
libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute's mission
is to create strong libraries and museums that connect
people to information and ideas. The Institute works at
the national level and in coordination with state and
local organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and
knowledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support
professional development. For more information: www.imls.gov.
President's Committee on the Arts
and the Humanities
The President of the United States recognizes that the
Nation’s cultural life contributes to the vibrancy
of society and the strength of democracy. The President’s
Committee on the Arts and the Humanities helps to incorporate
the arts and humanities into White House objectives. The
Committee bridges federal agencies and the private sector.
It recognizes cultural excellence, engages in research,
initiates special projects, and stimulates private funding.
Areas of current focus include programs in youth arts
and humanities learning; preservation and conservation;
special events; and expansion of international cultural
relations. For more information: www.pcah.gov.
National Endowment for the Arts
The National Endowment for the Arts is a public agency
dedicated to supporting excellence in the arts, both new
and established; bringing the arts to all Americans; and
providing leadership in arts education. Established by
Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal
government, the Endowment is the nation's largest annual
funder of the arts, bringing great art to all 50 states,
including rural areas, inner cities, and military bases.
For more information: www.arts.gov.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Because democracy demands wisdom, the National Endowment
for the Humanities (NEH) serves and strengthens our Republic
by promoting excellence in the humanities and conveying
the lessons of history to all Americans. The Endowment
accomplishes this mission by providing grants for high-quality
humanities projects in four funding areas: preserving
and providing access to cultural resources, education,
research, and public programs. For more information: www.neh.gov.
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