STAGE TUBE: President Obama Awards Brustein, Streep, et al. Medal of Arts
by Nicole Rosky
- Mar 3, 2011
Yesterday, President Barack Obama will present the National Medal of Arts to eight recipients for their outstanding achievements and support of the arts. (Ten medalists were announced; however two are not able to attend the ceremony. Their medals will be presented at another time.) The medals will be presented by the president in the East Room ceremony at the White House. Mrs. Michelle Obama will also be in attendance. The National Medal of Arts is a White House initiative managed by the National Endowment for the Arts. Each year, the NEA organizes and oversees the National Medal of Arts nomination process and notifies the artists of their selection to receive a medal, the nation's highest honor for artistic excellence.
Jacob's Pillow Receives National Medal of Arts at the White House 3/2
by Kelsey Denette
- Mar 1, 2011
The National Medal of Arts is awarded to individuals or organizations who 'are deserving of special recognition by reason of their outstanding contributions to the excellence, growth, support and availability of the arts in the United States.' Named a National Historic Landmark in 2003, Jacob's Pillow is the first dance presenting organization to receive a National Medal of Arts.
National Council of the Arts Member Responds to Rocco Landesman
by Robert Diamond
- Feb 1, 2011
Ben Donenberg, the Founder and Executive Artistic Director of The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA) and a Member of the National Council on the Arts has posted his feedback to NEA head Rocco Landesman's arguments about the supply and demand in the theatre and arts world.
Rocco Landesman Defends 'Supply and Demand' Arguments
by Jessica Lewis
- Jan 31, 2011
Last week, as part of a new work convening at Arena Stage, I was able to finally spark a conversation that I have been wanting to have for over a year now.Rocco Landesman, the Broadway producer responsible for a multitude of hits and current chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, published an post in his blog today which discussed the changing role of the NEA in the future, how to balance supply and demand in the arts, and more.
Arena Stage Holds National Convening Focused on New Play Development
by BWW
News Desk
- Jan 29, 2011
Now in its second year, the American Voices New Play Institute at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater will hold a four-day convening bringing together more than 100 theater practitioners from across the country to further the dialogue around new play development.
Arena Stage Holds National Convening Focused on New Play Development
by BWW
News Desk
- Jan 26, 2011
Now in its second year, the American Voices New Play Institute at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater will hold a four-day convening bringing together more than 100 theater practitioners from across the country to further the dialogue around new play development.
Arena Stage Holds National Convening Focused on New Play Development
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jan 6, 2011
Now in its second year, the American Voices New Play Institute at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater will hold a four-day convening bringing together more than 100 theater practitioners from across the country to further the dialogue around new play development.
Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Wins Grant from National Endowment for the Arts
by Nicole Rosky
- Dec 6, 2010
Preston Whiteway, Executive Director of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, today announced that the National Endowment for the Arts has awarded a grant of $20,000 to support new play development at the O'Neill's National Playwrights and National Music Theater Conferences. The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center is one of 1,057 not-for-profit organizations recommended for a grant as part of the federal agency's first round of fiscal year 2011 grants. In total, the Arts Endowment will distribute $26.68 million to support projects nationwide.
Portland Center Stage Receives NEA Grant
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Dec 1, 2010
The National Endowment for the Arts recently announced that Portland Center Stage has been approved for a grant of $20,000 to support the February 2011 world premiere of Futura.
Public Theater Hosts Sondheim/Kushner Talk at Skirball Center, 11/29
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 29, 2010
The Public Theater will present the third Public Forum event, 'The Public Forum: Sondheim/Kushner,' held at the New York University's Skirball Center on Monday, November 29 at 8 p.m. Curated by Jeremy McCarter, The Public Forum is an exciting new series of lectures, debates and conversations that showcase leading voices in the arts, politics and the media. Tickets are $25 and currently on sale to Public Theater members. Any remaining single tickets will go on sale on Wednesday, November 17.
National Endowment for the Arts Announces Grant to TheatreWorks
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Nov 24, 2010
Rocco Landesman, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, today announced that TheatreWorks has been approved for a grant of $25,000 to support the New Works Initiative, a unique program that fosters the development of new plays and musicals and incorporates all stages of the development process from readings and workshops to full productions of world premieres.
Jubilee Theatre Receives Grant from National Endowment for the Arts
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Nov 23, 2010
Rocco Landesman, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, today announced that Jubilee Theatre has been approved for a grant of $10,000 to support an educational outreach partnership for high school students between Jubilee Theatre and the Fort Worth ISD.
Frist Receives Grant from NEA for Vishnu Exhibition
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Nov 23, 2010
Rocco Landesman, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, today announced that the Frist Center for the Visual Arts has been approved for a grant of $20,000 to support the exhibition Vishnu: Hinduism's Blue-Skinned Savior, and its accompanying education programs.
T2 Announces $90,000 in New Funding
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Nov 23, 2010
TheatreSquared (T2) announced today a record Gala fundraising success and two new grants in support of artistic and educational programs.
NEA Awards 26.68M to Arts Organizations Nationwide
by Jessica Lewis
- Nov 23, 2010
National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Rocco Landesman today announced the latest round of NEA funding totaling $26.68 million awarded through 1,057 grants to nonprofit national, regional, state, and local organizations nationwide. This also includes the NEA's most recent class of Creative Writing Fellows.
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