The Nebraska Cultural Endowment received $1 million from John W. Carson Foundation.
The donation will help support the funding of the arts and humanities in Nebraska.
At a press conference, Friday, leaders said supporting the arts gives a richness to communities. It attracts tourism dollars and keeps young people in town. Leaders said since schools don't have funds to support arts education, the Nebraska Cultural Endowment steps in with grants.
"If we provide more arts opportunities for children, their educational performance is enhanced. So it's a lifetime of payoff because they get a better education, they do better in school, they move on in their lives and have greater opportunities economically and also in entertainment," said Terry Ferguson, President of Nebraska Cultural Endowment.
The Nebraska Cultural Endowment is the private partner in a private-public relationship with the state of Nebraska created to provide a livelihood for the arts and humanities in our state.
Upcoming Events
Thursday May 23
- LEA-R Scholarship Garage Sale
- Register for 1st Annual Ceresco Rec Kickball Tourney
- indi films: Race, Power, & Privilege: A Documentary Film Series
- The Shrine Circus
- Deadline for Scholarships: Hall County Medical Society Fund and Henry and Maria Ahrens Fund
- Last Day of School Splash n' Bash!
- Shrine Circus returns to Viaero Event Center
- Quilt Show, "MAY Your Days be Merry & Bright
- Schoolhouse FIddle Camp for Intermediate & Advanced Fiddlers
- Schoolhouse Fiddle Camp for Beginners
- Personal Achievement Workshops (PAWS) Summer Enrichment Program Registration
- Clinic With A Heart -- Free Health Clinic
- Entry for Beard Growing Contest
Friday May 24
- LEA-R Scholarship Garage Sale
- Register for 1st Annual Ceresco Rec Kickball Tourney
- 22nd Annual Victorian Festival
- Deadline for Scholarships: Hall County Medical Society Fund and Henry and Maria Ahrens Fund
- Scott Kloepping Memorial Walleye Fishing Tournament to benefit National Elks Foundation
- The Southwestern Hail Mary Nuns Cowgirl Up Dinner Theatre
- Fried Chicken & Catfish Dinner
- Schoolhouse FIddle Camp for Intermediate & Advanced Fiddlers
- Schoolhouse Fiddle Camp for Beginners
- Personal Achievement Workshops (PAWS) Summer Enrichment Program Registration
- Entry for Beard Growing Contest
