awards for arts achievement

Bravo, The Film and Arts Network, is widely recognized for its creative and award-winning programming. The first service of its kind when launched in 1980, Bravo features the best of documentaries, studio and international films, and theater, dance, and music presentations. Among its many achievements on the air are high-profile original series including Inside the Actors Studio, Bravo Profiles, Musicians, and The It Factor. As President of Bravo Networks, Kathleen A. Dore oversees all operations for Bravo, The Independent Film Channel and IFC Entertainment. Under her guidance, Bravo has become one of cable television’s great turnaround stories. Since joining the network in 1988, Ms. Dore has elevated Bravo’s programming to a new level of excellence while at the same time creating some of the industry’s most innovative arts outreach programs. Among them is Bravo On With The Show, a highly acclaimed national campaign aimed at raising awareness of theater’s positive impact on young people.  Bravo is currently seen in more than 67 million households and continues to engage and inspire new audiences through the arts.