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Latest news for the Nebraskans for the Arts
Advancing the Arts as essential to Life & Learning
for All Nebraskans
Governor Ricketts Proclaims October as National Arts & Humanities Month in Nebraska
Governor Pete Ricketts signed a proclamation recognizing National Arts & Humanities Month in Nebraska, in recognition of the contributions of arts and humanities in Nebraska.
2018 Governor's Arts Award Nominations Due November 10th
Do you know an individual, organization or business that has gone above and beyond in support of the arts? Nominate them for a Governor's Art Award. Visit the GAA website for details. The ceremony will be Tuesday, May 8, 2018. 
October is National Arts & Humanities Month - a coast-to-coast collective recognition of the importance of culture in America. The goals of this month-long celebration:
Focusing on the arts at local, state, and national levels;
Encouraging individuals and organizaitons to participate in the arts;
Allowing governments and businesses to show their support of the arts; and
Raising public awareness about the role the arts and humanities play in our communities and lives.
Join the celebration via social media #ShowYourArt to bring awareness about the arts events and organizations that are important to you. Individuals and organizaitons can share images on Instagram (use tag @americans4arts and use #showyourart).
Nebraskans for the Arts depends on memberships and donations from arts advocates across the state. Membership starts at only $25. Check out our secure donation page and help us share the importance of arts education, strong arts policy, and sufficient arts funding with decision makers and community leaders throughout Nebraska. 
NebraskARTS Award Ceremony
Congratulations to the 2017 NebraskARTS Award winners - Schuyler Community Schools and Seward Public Schools. The ceremony, held in the State Capitol Rotunda on October 18th, was a memorable event, with art on display, performances by Schuyler and Seward students before and during the event, and words of inspiritation by speakers like State Senator Bruce Bostelman, Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, and State Senator Mark Kolterman.
Be a part of Poetry Out Loud. Every high school in Nebraska is welcome.
  • Free to all Nebraska high schools
  • Fulfills man Nebraska state standards in language arts and theatre
  • Teacher resources and support; including visiting poets to assist with classroom activities.
Student Spotlight 
Music education nurtures skills that are critical to future success, including creativity, determination, and motivation. Nebraskans for the Arts’ latest Student Spotlight winner, Anastasia (Asia) Wilson, demonstrates through her personal performance and volunteering efforts that music helps develop the student behind the score. 
Asia, who is a Junior at Omaha Central High School, has received many accolades for her musical performance, including:
  • Kearney Symphony Orchestra's Young Artist Award, String Division and Overall Winner (cello)
  • NSAA District Music Contest, Superior Rating 2016 & 2017, Outstanding Performance Award 2016 (cello)
  • UNO String Ensemble & Solo Olympics, Superior Ratings and Medals, 2013-2017 (cello)
  • Member of High School Honors Symphony Orchestra at Carnegie Hall 2017 (cello)
  • Philadelphia International Music Festival's Kimball Concerto Competition Runner-Up 2016 (cello)
  • Philadelphia International Music Festival's Practice Marathon, Runner-Up 2016
  • NMTA District & State Music Festivals, Superior Rating 2013-2016 (piano)
Asia lives, eats and breathes music. “Asia has made tremendous progress in the six years she has been a member of our Omaha Area Youth Orchestras, said her nominee, Music-Conductor Director Aviva Segall. “Asia takes every opportunity available and has been an active part of our chamber music program in addition to the orchestras.”
In addition, Asia is one of Omaha Area Youth Orchestra’s most active volunteers. She never passes up an opportunity to mentor younger musicians in the Honors Orchestra, Prelude Strings or other programs. She is always willing to perform for others as a soloist, in chamber music or in an orchestra. She is as comfortable playing in the Omaha Farmers Market as she is in the Holland Performing Arts Center.
“Music has enabled me to teach others to love the arts and to provide a positive influence to those around me,” said Asia. 
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