RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion is
inviting nonprofit arts organizations serving K-12 students in
Virginia to apply for a 2016
Dominion ArtStars award. This year, one Shining Star Award of
$10,000 will be awarded in each of
five regions for programs that best demonstrate the ability to
advance synergy between arts and education in the community.
"ArtStars is about recognizing arts and cultural organizations
that are making communities more vibrant by engaging students in
theater, art, music and other artistic forms," said Hunter A. Applewhite, president of the Dominion
Foundation, the charitable arm of Dominion.
To be eligible, organizations must have a qualifying arts and
education program and an annual budget of less than $1 million. For details on eligibility and to
apply, visit www.dom.com/ArtStars.
Application deadline is Oct. 31,
2016, at 5 p.m. and only
online applications will be accepted.
Dominion (NYSE: D) is one of the nation's largest producers and
transporters of energy. The Dominion Foundation is dedicated to
improving the physical, social and economic well-being of the
communities served by Dominion companies, including Dominion
Virginia Power. The Foundation supports nonprofit causes that meet
basic human needs, protect the environment, support education and
promote community vitality. Dominion Foundation grants are funded
by shareholder dollars and not borne by customers. For more
information about Dominion, visit www.dom.com.
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