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First Lady Michelle Obama thanks the Young People's Chorus of New York City and the other awardees of the 2011 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award. Photo by Steve Purcell
First Lady Michelle Obama thanks the Young People's Chorus of New York City and the other awardees of the 2011 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award. Photo by Steve Purcell
First Lady Michelle Obama concentrates on painting with help from young people from Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling during a community service project dedicated to military service families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steele C. G. Britton)
First Lady Michelle Obama concentrates on painting with help from young people from Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling during a community service project dedicated to military service families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steele C. G. Britton)
President Obama presents author Philip Roth with a National Humanities medal. Roth was one of 20 arts and humanities medalists to be honored for their achievements and contributions to the nation. Photo by Tony Browm
President Obama presents author Philip Roth with a National Humanities medal. Roth was one of 20 arts and humanities medalists to be honored for their achievements and contributions to the nation. Photo by Tony Browm
A visual reminder of Butte’s mining and labor heritage, which played a key role in America's emergence as an industrial nation. This mineyard headframe is one of 8 that will be restored with a 2010 Save America’s Treasures grant.
A visual reminder of Butte’s mining and labor heritage, which played a key role in America's emergence as an industrial nation. This mineyard headframe is one of 8 that will be restored with a 2010 Save America’s Treasures grant.
Film Forward Filmmaker Vikram Motwane discusses his film Udaan with audience members in Tunis. Udaan was one of four Film Forward films shown in Tunisia in December as part of this cultural engagement program.
Film Forward Filmmaker Vikram Motwane discusses his film Udaan with audience members in Tunis. Udaan was one of four Film Forward films shown in Tunisia in December as part of this cultural engagement program.
The PCAH, the Smithsonian and the NEA, NEH and IMLS launch an effort to save Haiti's artworks, archives and artifacts. Photo by Ken Solomon
The PCAH, the Smithsonian and the NEA, NEH and IMLS launch an effort to save Haiti's artworks, archives and artifacts. Photo by Ken Solomon

Yo-Yo Ma and Damiain Woetzel Conduct a Turnaround Arts Workshop

Yo-Yo Ma and Damiain Woetzel Conduct a Turnaround Arts Workshop
President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities members Yo-Yo Ma and Damian Woetzel conducted a dance and music workshop at Savoy Elementary school in Washington, DC, one of eight schools nationwide to be selected for PCAH’s Turnaround Arts Initiative. Ma is a renowwned cellist and 2001 ... Read More »

FOX Audience Strategy Releases PSA in Partnership with NAHYP

FOX Audience Strategy announced its continued partnership and support of PCAH program, the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards (NAHYP) through a just-released PSA. This special public service announcement, called "Get With The Program," highlights the importance of creative ... Read More »

First Lady Michelle Obama Honors 2012 NAHYP Awardees at White House

First Lady Michelle Obama presented the 2012 NAHYP Awards to the winning program recipients at the White House on Monday, November 19, 2012. Each year, 12 out-of-school arts and humanities youth programs are honored for their accomplishments and celebrated for their transformative effects on ... Read More »

PCAH and the Sundance Institute Announce the 2013 Films and Filmmakers for Film Forward

PCAH and the Sundance Institute Announce the 2013 Films and Filmmakers for Film Forward
Eight filmmakers have been invited to participate in this year’s Film Forward: Advancing Cultural Dialogue, which uses the power of cinema to engage audiences in dialogue, increasing awareness of shared stories and values across generations, language, education and borders. Now in its third ... Read More »

PCAH Announces the Inaugural Class of National Student Poets

PCAH Announces the Inaugural Class of National Student Poets
Five teenagers demonstrated to the 2012 Library of Congress’ National Book Festival audience on September 23 that poetry is alive and thriving amongst our nation’s youth. At a special ceremony during the Festival, Luisa Banchoff, age 17, of Arlington, VA, Miles Hewitt, age 17, of Vancouver, WA, ... Read More »