FY 2009 Grant Awards: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

National Endowment for the Arts Stimulus Grants to 3 Nevada Organizations

"Congratulations to three Nevada arts organizations receiving direct stimulus grants from the National Endowment for the Arts in support of job preservation in the arts – Clark County Cultural Division, Las Vegas ($50,000); Reno Chamber Orchestra, Reno ($25,000); and Western Folklife Center, Elko ($50,000).

The NEA received more than 2,000 applications for these funds, provided by the American Economic Recovery & Reinvestment Act, and awarded 631 direct grants totaling $29,775,000."

Full list

[text from the Nevada Arts Council website. Graphic from Google image search for 'Capitol White House.']

Poetry Out Loud

March 7 | High Noon
2009 State Finals
Poetry Out Loud
Siena Hotel Spa Casino
1 South Lake Street
Reno

Nevada Poetry Out Loud is sponsored by the Nevada Arts Council, in partnership with the Nevada Alliance for Arts Education, the Nevada Department of Education and Smart Brand.

Poetry Out Loud, a national poetry recitation contest for high school students, is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts and The Poetry Foundation.