[OPLINLIST] IMLS Invites 2010 Coming Up Taller Award Nominations

[Marsha McDevitt-Stredney]

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The following is a text-only press release from the federal Institute of
Museum and Library Services (IMLS). An HTML version of this release with
important links can be viewed on the agency's Web site at
http://www.imls.gov/news/2009/120809.shtm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 8, 2009

IMLS Press Contacts 
202-653-4632

Jeannine Mjoseth, jmjoseth at imls.gov
Mamie Bittner, mbittner at imls.gov

IMLS Invites 2010 Coming Up Taller Award Nominations 
For excellence in afterschool, out-of-school, and summer arts and
humanities programs 
Deadline-January 29

Washington, DC-The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
invites nominations for the 2010 Coming Up Taller awards, which honor
excellence in afterschool, out-of-school, and summer arts and humanities
programs for underserved children and youth. Coming Up Taller is an
initiative of the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities
(PCAH) in partnership with IMLS, the National Endowment for the Arts
(NEA), and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). IMLS and its
partners encourage programs initiated by museums, libraries, performing
arts organizations, universities, colleges, arts centers, community
service organizations, schools, businesses, and eligible government
entities to participate. Click here for the nomination form:
http://www.pcah.gov/cut/2010CUTNominationApplication.pdf

 
Each year, the Coming Up Taller awards recognize and reward exceptional
programs that cultivate character development and life skills in young
people, in addition to presenting high-quality arts and humanities
learning opportunities. Award recipients receive $10,000 each, an
individualized plaque, and an invitation to attend the annual Coming Up
Taller Leadership Enhancement Conference.

About the Institute of Museum and Library Services  
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of
federal support for the nation's 123,000 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. To learn more about
the Institute, please visit 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.