Circle Round the Square, Paper
Circle’s intensive summer youth arts and wellness program, has been chosen as
one of the 50 finalists for The National
Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award. Of the 50 finalists, 12
will be chosen as winners and notified in late June. Winners will receive $10,000 and the opportunity to
attend the White House ceremony to accept the award from First Lady Michelle
Obama. Winners also receive a full year of capacity-building and communications
support, designed to make their organizations stronger. All
finalists receive a certificate of excellence and are listed on the White House
website.
The National Arts and
Humanities Youth Program Award is the Nation's highest honor for out-of-school
arts and humanities programs that celebrate the creativity of America's young
people, particularly those from underserved communities. This award recognizes and
supports excellence in programs that open new pathways to learning,
self-discovery, and achievement. It is also a signature initiative of the
President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities™ in partnership with the
National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and
the Institute of Museum and Library Services™ to showcase cultural excellence
and enhance the availability of out-of-school arts and humanities programs to
children and young people. Arts and humanities education has always
been a priority for the President’s Committee and is a major focus of the
Committee’s ongoing efforts.
Circle Round the Square Founder and
Director, Barbara Campagnola, says “Circle Round the Square owes its success,
in part, to all the talented and dedicated artists and staff who have poured
their hearts into this program for the past ten years. I am excited for all of
us. This is a collective accomplishment. ”
Read more on the NAHYPA website and in local news from the Athens Messenger.
