The DAC Will Use Award to Continue Providing
Artistic Enrichment Programs and Educational Opportunities to All
Community Members in Durango
DURANGO,
Colo., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spectrum
today announced DAC will receive $10,000 through the 2022-2023 Stand For The Arts
Awards, a partnership with Ovation TV that recognizes local arts,
cultural and educational organizations and programs. Since the
initiative started in 2017, Ovation TV and Spectrum have given out
60 awards totaling $600,000 towards
arts education.
"Our partnership with Ovation TV will enable these organizations
to continue to serve as vital arts and cultural resources in their
communities – which complements our focus on investing in and
strengthening the towns and cities we serve," said Adam Falk, Senior Vice President, State
Government Affairs for Charter Communications, Inc., which
operates the Spectrum brand of Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice
services. "We congratulate this year's Stand For The Arts honoree,
Durango Arts Center, for its commitment to supporting Durango artists and expanding access to
high-quality arts education, exhibits, concerts and
performances."
The Durango Arts Center will use its 2022-2023 Stand For The
Arts funding to further the artistic enrichment in the region
through theater and arts education, and a robust year-round
calendar of community events and festivals. The DAC welcomes all
students regardless of income via a strong scholarship program, and
support from the generosity of Ovation TV and the Stand for the
Arts award helps make this vision possible.
Representatives from Ovation TV and Spectrum will present the
award to the DAC on Saturday, September
16 at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave,
during the 29th Annual Durango Arts Center Festival.
Doors open at 11 a.m. The
presentation is by invitation only and will commence at
11:15 a.m. Media attendance is
encouraged.
"On behalf of the DAC board, staff, members and the community we
serve, we are tremendously grateful for the recognition and support
from the Stand for the Arts Award," said Brenda Macon, Executive Director, Durango Arts
Center. "As a private non-profit arts and cultural organization
since 1966, we have weathered the past few challenging years by
staying creative and stalwart in our mission to provide artistic
enrichment and arts and theater education to all members of our
community. This would not have been possible without the generosity
of our corporate sponsors. This award celebration happens
concurrently with the 29th Annual Durango Autumn Arts Festival, the
largest of its kind in the region, which shines a light on the hard
work and passion of over 90 artists from across the country. We are
delighted to welcome Ovation TV and Spectrum to the Durango community as committed patrons of the
arts and look forward to a strong future together."
The Durango Art Center is one of 10 organizations receiving
support in Spectrum markets across the country. Select arts
organizations are awarded $10,000
Stand For The Arts contributions based on the following criteria:
support of creatives and artists via community-driven programming;
as advocates for equity and access to the arts; and for providing
accessible spaces for creative expression.
"We are pleased to continue our work with Charter as we enter a
sixth year of our Stand For The Arts initiative partnership,"
stated Sol Doten, Senior Vice
President, Head of Marketing & Communications for Ovation
TV. "It remains our priority to champion community-driven arts
organizations as they support artists and creatives on a local
level."
More information about Stand For The Arts and the Stand For The
Arts Awards is available at: www.standforthearts.com.
About Spectrum
Spectrum is a suite of advanced
communications services offered by Charter Communications, Inc.
(NASDAQ:CHTR), a leading broadband connectivity company and cable
operator serving more than 32 million customers in 41 states. Over
an advanced communications network, the company offers a full range
of state-of-the-art residential and business services including
Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice.
For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum
Business® delivers the same suite of broadband products
and services coupled with special features and applications to
enhance productivity, while for larger businesses and government
entities, Spectrum Enterprise® provides highly
customized, fiber-based solutions. Spectrum Reach®
delivers tailored advertising and production for the modern media
landscape. The company also distributes award-winning news coverage
and sports programming to its customers through Spectrum Networks.
More information about Charter can be found at
corporate.charter.com.
About OVATION TV America's Premier Arts Network
As an
independent television, production, and digital media company,
OVATION TV has an unparalleled commitment to the arts, culture, and
captivating entertainment. Showcasing a lineup of critically
acclaimed premium dramas, specials, documentaries, and iconic
films, OVATION TV salutes innovative storytelling with popular
programming that includes Inside the Actors Studio,
Murdoch Mysteries, Frankie Drake Mysteries, Arts
Engines, The Fall, Midsomer Murders, The Art
Of, Celebrity Conversations, and The
Sound of New York. Ovation also
powers JOURNY, the dedicated streaming service where art,
culture, and travel intersect. The company has provided more than
$15M in contributions and in-kind
support to arts institutions and arts education. Its signature
advocacy platform, STAND FOR THE ARTS, includes a coalition of
over 150 arts organizations, cultural institutions, and arts
leaders throughout the country raising awareness about art's
positive impact, protecting access for everyone, and encouraging
action on behalf of the arts. OVATION TV is available on major
providers via cable, satellite and telco systems including Comcast
Cable/Xfinity, DIRECTV, Charter/Spectrum, Verizon FiOS, as well as
on demand. You can follow OVATION TV
on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, OvationTV.com,
and through our App, OVATION NOW.
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