Nebraska Cultural Endowment’s sole purpose is to sustain and amplify the arts and humanities in Nebraska. This year, over $250,000 has been awarded to Humanities Nebraska to help create more opportunities for Nebraskans to engage thoughtfully with history and culture throughout the state. Prime Time Family Reading Time, touring exhibits from the Smithsonian, the Chautauqua […]
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National Philanthropy Day is a day set aside to recognize those whose great contributions in philanthropy have made a difference in the lives of many. On November 13, 2019, NCE Emeritus Board Member Jack Campbell will be recognized with the Lifetime Achievement award for 2019 at the National Philanthropy Day Luncheon at the Embassy Suites, […]
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Joe Starita will receive the 2019 Sower Award in the Humanities as announced by Humanities Nebraska. Starita will be presented with the award on Thursday, October 24 at Omaha’s Holland Performing Arts Center. The presentation will immediately precede the 24th Annual Governor’s Lecture. Starita is currently a journalism professor at University of Nebraska, Lincoln’s […]
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Marc and Kathy LeBaron were presented with the 2019 Sheldon Award at the Sheldon Art Association’s biennial gala on Saturday, May 11, 2019 in Lincoln, Nebraska honoring their leadership, service and generous spirit. The LeBaron’s love of art began as a passion early on in their lives and grew from there. Much of their joy […]
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Matt Mason of Omaha will be instated as Nebraska State Poet 2019-2023 at a 10:00 AM ceremony Monday, February 25 in the State Capitol’s Warner Chamber. Governor Pete Ricketts named Mason as State Poet in late January. The public is invited to attend the ceremony. Mason is executive director of the Nebraska Writers Collective and […]
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The Nebraska Cultural Endowment is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Amy Haddad to our Board of Directors. Dr. Amy Haddad is Professor Emerita in the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions at Creighton University. Dr. Haddad served as Director for the Center for Health Policy and Ethics from 2004 to 2018 where during […]
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Happy New Year and a big THANK YOU for an amazing 2018! I’d like to start this year with gratitude and a reflection… 20 years ago, Nebraska looked much different. We’ve had tremendous shifts in our economic and community landscapes from Scottsbluff to Omaha, Norfolk to McCook. And while MY perspective of things may […]
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