LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ovation TV,
America's only arts network, and partner Charter Communications,
Inc., today announced the recipients of the 2021-2022 Stand For
The Arts Awards, which recognizes local arts, cultural and
educational organizations and programs. Since the initiative
started in 2017, Ovation TV and Charter have given out 50 awards
totaling $500,000 towards art
education. This year, 15 organizations will receive support in
Charter markets across the country.
Select arts organizations are awarded $10,000 Stand For The Arts contributions based on
the following criteria: support of creative/artistic
communities via economic and/or mental health recovery connected
programs, commitment to accessibility and equity in the arts, and
advocacy for underserved populations in their communities.
"We are thrilled to have the continued support of Charter as we
recognize a landmark 50 arts organizations through our Stand For
The Arts initiative," stated Sol
Doten, Senior Vice President, Content Distribution and
Partner Marketing for Ovation TV. "Now more than ever, it is
imperative for us to support local arts organizations, as they have
been fundamental in supporting their own communities."
This year, recipients include the first-ever tribal arts
organization to be selected for a Stand For The Arts Award, Sault
Tribe of Chippewa Indians Interpretive Center in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, a center dedicated to
educating the public about the Native American point of view for a
better understanding of Indigenous ways of life. Additional
recipients include former recipients, Groundswell, a New York-based organization that brings
together youth, artists and community organizations to use art as a
tool for social change, and SoundBites, a Columbia, SC, organization that helps inspire
underprivileged children to discover and develop their hidden
musical gifts and talents through access to musical instruments and
proper instruction.
"We have reached an important milestone through our partnership
with Ovation TV, having awarded $500,000 toward outstanding work through arts
education, since the start of Stand For The Arts program," said
Adam Falk, Senior Vice President,
State Government Affairs for Charter. "Our support of this
initiative is yet another avenue for Charter to help make a
positive impact in the communities it serves."
Each organization has received a $10,000 Stand For The Arts award to support their
efforts. The Spectrum markets and the arts organizations being
recognized are:
Ava Community Arts Center, Gillette,
WY
CNY Arts, Syracuse, NY
Creative City Project, Orlando,
FL
Dallas Black Dance Theater, Dallas,
TX
DrewBoy Creative Gallery, Richland,
WA
Donkey Mill Art Center, Hōlualoa, HI
Friends of Schools of the Arts, Rochester, NY
Groundswell, New York, NY
Missoula Children's Theater, Missoula,
MT
Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Interpretive Center, Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Southern Hills Art Council, Jackson
County, OH
SoundBites, Columbia, SC
The Lyric Theater and Cultural Arts Center, Lexington, KY
The Wooden Floor, Orange
County/Santa Ana, CA
Youth Arts Center, Milwaukee,
WI
More information about Stand For The Arts and the Stand For The
Arts Awards is available at www.standforthearts.com.
About OVATION TV America's Only Arts Network
As
an independent television, production, and digital media company,
OVATION TV has an unparalleled commitment to the arts, culture, and
captivating entertainment. Showcasing a lineup of critically
acclaimed premium dramas, specials, documentaries, and iconic
films, OVATION TV salutes innovative storytelling with popular
programming that includes Inside the Actors Studio,
Murdoch Mysteries, Riviera, Frankie Drake Mysteries,
Arts Engines, Miss
Fisher's Murder Mysteries, The Fall, Midsomer
Murders, The Art Of, Celebrity
Conversations, and The Sound of
New York. Ovation also powers JOURNY, the
dedicated streaming service where art, culture, and travel
intersect. The company has provided more than $15M in contributions and in-kind support to arts
institutions and arts education. Its signature advocacy
platform, STAND FOR THE ARTS, includes a coalition of over 130
arts organizations, cultural institutions, and arts leaders
throughout the country raising awareness about art's positive
impact, protecting access for everyone, and encouraging action on
behalf of the arts. OVATION TV is available on major
providers via cable, satellite and telco systems including Comcast
Cable/Xfinity, DIRECTV/AT&T U-verse, SPECTRUM, Verizon FiOS, as
well as on demand. You can follow OVATION TV on
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, OvationTV.com,
and through our App, OVATION NOW.
About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc.
(NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable
operator serving more than 31 million customers in 41 states
through its Spectrum brand. Over an advanced communications
network, the company offers a full range of state-of-the-art
residential and business services including Spectrum Internet®, TV,
Mobile and Voice.
For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum Business®
delivers the same suite of broadband products and services coupled
with special features and applications to enhance productivity,
while for larger businesses and government entities, Spectrum
Enterprise provides highly customized, fiber-based solutions.
Spectrum Reach® delivers tailored advertising and production for
the modern media landscape. The company also distributes
award-winning news coverage, sports and high-quality original
programming to its customers through Spectrum Networks and Spectrum
Originals. More information about Charter can be found at
corporate.charter.com.
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