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In partnership with the Pennsylvania Council of the Arts, the Pennsylvania
Humanities Council wants to spread the word about one of our special
programs awards. Arts Commentary: Perspectives in the Arts, an award of
$5000 given to individuals, fosters nonfiction work which educates the
general public about the contemporary arts.

The press release below details the award more thoroughly and notes
contact information at the PHC.

Individuals Invited to Apply for Commentary Awards on the Arts

In partnership with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, the Pennsylvania
Humanities Council invites individuals to apply for Arts Commentary:
Perspectives on the Arts ($5,000).  The program recognizes work in all
media and is open to the full range of Pennsylvanians producing
interpretive work about the arts.  Journalists, broadcast and electronic
media professionals, documentary filmmakers, artists, scholars, arts
educators, and non-profit professionals are encouraged to apply.  The
deadline for applications is August 4th, 2008.

Arts Commentary fosters nonfiction work which educates the general public
about the contemporary arts.  Offering awards for special projects, it
promotes arts commentators' endeavors to reach new or larger audiences.
Projects must lead to a presentation such as publications, media projects,
and educational programs for the public. Topics are not exclusive to the
fine arts; any work that raises discussion about the arts or aesthetics is
appropriate.  Arts Commentary is part of the PCA's Individual Creative
Artists Fellowship program.

Interested individuals who meet the eligible criteria should submit
applications no later than August 4th, 2008.  Visit www.pahumanities.org
for the guidelines and application.  If you have questions, contact PHC
Program Intern Ali King at
aking at pahumanities.org<http://www.dvol.com:2095/horde/imp/message.php?index=12703#>,
(800) 462-0442, or
(215) 925-1005 ext. 125.  For information about other PCA fellowship
categories, visit the PCA's website at www.pacouncilonthearts.org.

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The Pennsylvania Humanities Council, a nonprofit organization, inspires
individuals to enjoy and share a life of learning.  PHC offers grants
which support humanities programs centered in the arts, history,
literature and other humanities fields.  PHC's statewide speakers bureau
and packaged book discussion program also serve as resources for residents
of Pennsylvania.

The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency in the Office of the
Governor, fosters the excellence, diversity, and vitality of the arts in
Pennsylvania and seeks to broaden the availability and appreciation of the
arts throughout the state.  Funding for PCA comes from Pennsylvania
citizens through an annual state appropriation by the General Assembly, as
well as from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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