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For Immediate Release
09/27/2005Contact:
Beth Olsen
Goodman Media International for Americans for the Arts
212.576.2700 ext. 243
OVATION, Nation's Premiere Arts Television Network, Named Official Media Sponsor of National Arts & Humanities Month
Washington, DC—September 27, 2005—Americans for the Arts, the leading nonprofit arts advocacy organization in America, and OVATION – The Arts Network announced today that OVATION will be the official visual media sponsor of National Arts & Humanities Month, which begins October 1. The month, which is designated each year by the White House, is spearheaded by Americans for the Arts to focus public attention on the importance of the arts and culture in communities across the country.
As the official visual media sponsor, OVATION is providing significant financial support and in-kind services valued at more than $100,000, including the following:
- OVATION is producing a series of video vignettes profiling the winners of this year’s National Arts Awards. The vignettes will be shown at the National Arts Awards in New York City on October 11, in recognition of the extraordinary accomplishments of this year’s winners. An additional vignette will recognize the work of the National Endowment for the Arts on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.
- OVATION is producing a public service announcement on the importance of the arts that will be offered to the network’s cable affiliates for airing throughout the month of October.
- OVATION has made a significant cash contribution to support the activities of Americans for the Arts’ National Arts & Humanities Month.
“OVATION plays a very special role in the life of the arts in America,” said Robert L. Lynch, president and CEO of Americans for the Arts. “We applaud them for their efforts throughout the year to bring the arts into homes throughout the nation. And we are especially grateful for their help in promoting the arts during National Arts & Humanities Month.”
Ron Garfield, chief operating officer for OVATION, said, “The arts touch us all in our everyday lives, often in unexpected ways.” Said Hal Morse, president and CEO of OVATION, “Americans for the Arts does a tremendous job every day in advancing the arts in our country and we’re excited and honored to be partnered with them. We look forward to working with them and the local communities served by our affiliates in helping to make the arts more accessible to everyone.”
About Americans for the Arts
Americans for the Arts is the leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in America. With offices in Washington, DC, and New York City, it has a record of more than 40 years of service. Americans for the Arts is dedicated to representing and serving local communities and creating opportunities for every American to participate in and appreciate all forms of the arts. Additional information is available at www.AmericansForTheArts.org.
About OVATION
OVATION, the nation’s only television network with a full schedule of programming devoted exclusively to the arts, is committed to providing viewers of all ages with greater and easier access to the diverse worlds of theatre, dance, opera, literature, music, and the visual arts. Through high-quality programming and innovative educational and civic initiatives, OVATION connects viewers with arts achievements within their local communities as well as premiere events worldwide, nurturing their creative passions and giving exposure to artistic experiences that inspire and enrich their lives. OVATION has partnered with prominent cultural organizations and national and international broadcasters, including PBS, Channel 4 (UK), ARTE, and BBC, and arts-oriented production companies and distributors [Digital Classics, EMI]both to acquire and co-produce its programming.
OVATION is currently available on cable systems across the United States including Time Warner, Comcast, Adelphia, and Cox.
