Ovation to Award $100,000 to 10 Arts and Cultural
Organizations
in Charter Markets Across the
Country
LOS
ANGELES, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ovation TV,
America's premier arts network, and partner Charter Communications,
Inc., today announced the recipients of the 2022-2023 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 60 awards
totaling $600,000 towards arts
education. This year, 10 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: their support of creatives and
artists via community-driven programming; as advocates for equity
and access to the arts; and for providing accessible spaces for
creative expression.
"We are pleased to continue our work with Charter as we enter a
sixth year of our Stand For The Arts initiative partnership,"
stated Sol Doten, Senior Vice
President, Content Distribution and Partner Marketing for Ovation
TV. "It remains our priority to champion community-driven arts
organizations as they support artists and creatives on a local
level."
This year, recipients include Ifetayo Cultural Arts
Academy in Brooklyn, NY, which
empowers youth and families of African descent to achieve high
levels of educational, professional, and artistic excellence. This
leading institution inspires future generations to develop a strong
African-centered cultural identity and realize their power to
transform social inequality. Additional recipients include
Donkey Mill Art Center in Hawaii, bringing people, ideas, and the
diverse cultural perspectives of their island together through the
power of art; the Duluth Art Institute in Minnesota, which provides access to
high-quality arts education for artists and the community,
amplifies historically absent narratives in its galleries, and
provides leadership training for youth; and the Latino Theater
Company in Los Angeles, which
is dedicated to contributing new stories and novel methods of
expression for the American theater repertoire and to increasing
artistic opportunities for underserved communities.
"Charter's partnership with Ovation TV will enable these
organizations to continue to serve as vital arts and cultural
resources in their communities – which complements our focus on
investing in and strengthening the towns and cities we serve," said
Adam Falk, Senior Vice President,
State Government Affairs for Charter. "We congratulate this year's
Stand For The Arts honorees for their commitment to supporting
local artists and expanding access to high-quality arts education,
exhibits, concerts, and performances."
Each organization has received a $10,000 Stand For The Arts award to support their
efforts. The Charter markets and the arts organizations being
recognized are:
Central Music Academy, Lexington,
KY
Donkey Mill Art Center, Hōlualoa, HI
Duluth Art Institute, Duluth,
MN
Durango Arts Center, Durango,
CO
Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra, Dallas,
TX
Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy, Brooklyn,
NY
Latino Theater Company, Los Angeles,
CA
Madison Youth Arts Center, Madison,
WI
Park Playhouse / Playhouse Stage Company, Cohoes, NY
Prodigy Cultural Arts Program, Tampa,
FL
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 Premier 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 150 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 32
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 and sports programming to its customers
through Spectrum Networks. More information about Charter can be
found at corporate.charter.com.
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