VALLEY ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT INC receives grant from the Alabama Humanities Alliance
The funding will help support Valley Arts and Entertainment, Inc. program Tracing the Cultural and Historical Influence of Women Musicians of Alabama
Huntsville, AL| October 1, 2024, ¾ The Valley Arts and Entertainment, Inc. has earned a competitive major grant from the Alabama Humanities Alliance. This award will help make possible a presentation about women performers who have made an impact on musical heritage and culture in Alabama.
The program is aimed to impact youth, seniors, and emerging artists.
“My first and most important role is helping others to be the very best they can be through music education,” said Patrice Bivins, founder and director of Valley Arts and Entertainment This grant is an exceptional opportunity to offer this project to the community as a public no cost event. (VAE)”
This is the second time that Valley Arts and Entertainment, Inc. has received a grant from the Alabama Humanities Alliance, the primary source of grants for public humanities programming in the state.
“We’re honored to support cultural organizations that make Alabama a richer, smarter and more vibrant place to live and learn,” says Chuck Holmes, executive director of the Alabama Humanities Alliance. “Our grant recipients are community cornerstones and creative storytellers that explore what it means to be human. They help us better understand ourselves, our neighbors and the wider world around us.”
(EXHIBIT 1) of the program will be held on Saturday, November 9th inside of the Full Moon BAR-B-QUE Restaurant meeting room at 1009 Memorial Pkwy, NW in Huntsville, Alabama starting promptly at 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Moderator, Xanthia Elmore will present visuals and highlight a large collection of photographs and multimedia information about several women musicians of Alabama including Dinah Washington, Big Mama Thornton and others; assisted by founding director, Patrice Bivins. Registration is open and seating will be limited. You are welcome to order lunch on your own if you so choose to eat and enjoy lunch during our presentation. Menu can be found on restaurant website at www.fullmoonbbq.com/menu. We ask that you arrive early enough to order prior to the meeting so that we can start promptly 2pm.
(EXHIBIT 2) of the program will be held on Sunday, November 10th at the H.C. Blake Art & History Center inside of the Huntsville Revisited Museum at 2007 North Memorial Pkwy, NW in Huntsville, Alabama. This event is a Meet and Greet with SCHOLAR Kristin Atkins, niece of Dinah Washington, and a very special Discussion Leader, Ms. Clarissa Smith (one and only sister of Dinah Washington), who celebrated her 100th birthday on August 29th. Kristin will have on exhibit personal memorabilia and information about Dinah Washington for those Dinah Washington fans; Dinah’s family is coming in from Chicago to help the community of Huntsville experience a unique program presented by Valley Arts and Entertainment, Inc. A special treat will also include Huntsville’s own Moderator, Mr. William Hampton founder of the Huntsville Revisited Program. Registration is open now for both exhibits; feel free to register and attend both days. Get registered now at valleyartsandentertainment.org
About VALLEY ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
Through music Valley Arts and Entertainment provides dynamic musical programming and services designed to engage and promote the careers of emerging and established artists. We provide meaningful encounters of musical excellence by partnering with schools and other community organizations to underserved multi-generational audiences.
About the Alabama Humanities Alliance
The Alabama Humanities Alliance is a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Our mission is to foster learning, understanding and appreciation of Alabama’s people, communities and cultures. The ultimate goal: To use the humanities to bring Alabamians together and make our state a better place to live. Learn more at alabamahumanities.org.
Alabama Humanities Alliance grants include support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed by grant recipients do not necessarily represent those of the NEH.
