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For Immediate Release
October 30, 2009
Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts 2009-2010 Project Stream Grants Awarded
The Northern Tier Cultural Alliance (NTCA), working with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA)
was pleased to present the annual regional PA Partners in the Arts (PPA) Awards Ceremony on Thursday,
October 29, 2009 at the Durrwachter Alumni Center, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania (LHUP), Lock
Haven.
The ceremony began with music performed by classical pianist and LHUP faculty member, Dr. David
Curtin. LHUP President, Dr. Keith T. Miller, welcomed the ceremony attendees to the University and
spoke of the University’s commitment to and support of the arts. Representative Rick Mirabito along
with Julie Brennan of Senator John N. Wozniak’s Office and Mitzi Gallagher of Representative Michael K.
Hanna’s Office then assisted NTCA Executive Director Jennifer L. Swain in presenting the 2009-2010 PA
Partners in the Arts Project Stream Grant Awards to applicants from across Cameron, Clinton, Lycoming,
Northumberland, and Potter Counties.
The Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts program is a regranting program of the PCA which allows
regional partners and the state to work to together to make a significant impact on arts and cultural
opportunities at a local level. This year, NTCA received $40,230 in requests from Cameron, Clinton,
Lycoming, Northumberland and Potter Counties with $27,500 available to re-grant. Applications were
reviewed and scored by a panel of community members from across the five counties served.
Artists and organizations receiving 2009-2010 support include:
Austin Dam Memorial Association, Potter County
The three-day Dam Show, a unique, high-quality arts festival featuring local, regional and nationally
known performers.
Cameron County Chamber of Commerce, Cameron County
Classes offered to rural residents by artisans from across the state exploring a wide variety of art
forms.
Community Alliance for Progressive Positive Action, Lycoming County
A nine month performing arts program for students in grades K-12 which culminates with a professional
stage production at the Community Arts Center in Williamsport.
Flora Eyster, Northumberland County
Second annual “A Night in Ireland” celebrating St. Patty’s Day and the Arts of the British Isles.
Friends of Shikellamy State Park, Northumberland County
Building community through Music, Art and Culture at various community events in the Park.
Keystone Community Network, Clinton County
Developing an awareness of and appreciation of human resources through photography workshops.
Music Department, Lock Haven University, Clinton County
A classical concert series, presenting up to 4 concerts of instrumental recitals and chamber music at
the Price Performance Center on the LHU campus.
Oswayo Valley School District Music Boosters, Potter County
A music assembly that will provide a musical performance and contra-dance instruction program that
presents the techniques of contra-dance.
Preservation Williamsport: Victorian Christmas, Lycoming County
Victorian Christmas is celebrated in the historic district and selected areas of Williamsport with
tours of homes and related activities.
Smoked Country Jam Bluegrass Festival, Clinton County
Three-day festival promoting live bluegrass music.
Songwriter’s Roundtable, Potter County
Musical performance and mentoring program that focuses on songwriters and developing and promoting
aspiring songwriters.
Sylvan Heritage Council, Cameron County
Creation of a mural on the side of a downtown building.
The Improved Milton Experience (T.I.M.E.), Northumberland County
The historic Miltonian building was built to house the police and fire departments, jail and borough
offices after The Great Fire of 1880. A mural is planned depicting its history.
Uptown Music Collective, Lycoming County
The formation of a youth Latin Percussion Ensemble dedicated to the teaching, study and performance
of Traditional Latin Percussion and its modern applications.
PA Partners in the Arts is the regional arts funding partnership of the Pennsylvania Council on the
Arts, a state agency. State government funding comes through an annual appropriation by Pennsylvania’s
General Assembly and from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. The mission of the
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts is to foster the excellence, diversity, and vitality of the arts in
Pennsylvania and to broaden the availability and appreciation of those arts throughout the state.
The Northern Tier Cultural Alliance (NTCA) fosters awareness and appreciation of the cultural
traditions produced by the unique blend of diverse cultures found in our region through annual and
special events, exhibits, the PA North Country Artisan Center & Store, educational programs and
community involvement. NTCA serves as one of seven Regional Folk Arts Support Centers in partnership
with the PA Council on the Arts (PCA) in a statewide Folk Arts Infrastructure Initiative that seeks
“to strengthen awareness and understanding, as well as participation in, traditional arts across the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania." In addition, NTCA serves as one of 17 regional service providers
selected by the PCA to administer the PA Partners in the Arts Program which small grants opportunities
for organizations to support a wide variety of local and community arts activities.
In support of its mission and the Folk Arts Infrastructure Initiative, NTCA now offers support to
artists and community organizations from 10 northern Pennsylvania counties: Bradford, Cameron, Clinton,
Lycoming, McKean, Potter, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga and Wyoming. For more information, visit NTCA
online at www.ntculturalalliance.org.
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