Search Results

137 results found

IMLS-Funded Exhibit to Open in the National Willa Cather Center

… and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 35,000 … in 1955 and headquartered in Red Cloud, the Willa Cather Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization …
Posted:
Last Updated:

2015 Spring Conference & Seminar a Great Success

… Success July 24, 2015 2015 was a very special year for the Willa Cather Foundation’s annual Spring Conference. As we … was given in Lincoln. Nebraska native Terese Svoboda spoke about how her Nebraska roots have shaped her own work, …
Posted:
Last Updated:

WoW Celebrates Anniversary of The Song of the Lark

… Chamber Artists in 1991 and has led that organization to international acclaim for its impeccable, nuanced … the Chamber Choir lead to the Gran Prix in the Florilege International Competition for Choral Singing in 2014 and the … the 60th annual Spring Conference and 15th International Seminar, themed “Fragments of Desire: Cather and the Arts.” …
Posted:
Last Updated:

Albertinis Become Charter Members of Legacy Society

… During the visit, they learned about the Willa Cather Foundation’s annual Spring Conference. The couple later … Cather Legacy Society by making a charitable bequest to the Foundation in their estate plans. Recognizing that the WCF … far beyond their lifetime, the Albertinis’ bequest will support preservation efforts at the Cather historic sites in …
Posted:
Last Updated:

25th Anniversary of the Norma Rose Walter Scholarship Program

… Program April 20, 2011 Since 1987, the Willa Cather Foundation has awarded 29 scholarships totaling more than $ … program. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Foundation's effort to provide scholarship support to female Nebraska high school graduates who …
Posted:
Last Updated:

Virtual Birthday Party

… Birthday Party November 21, 2012 Join the Willa Cather Foundation as we celebrate the birthday of one of the … In honor of Cather's 139th birthday on December 7th, the Foundation staff will host afternoon tea at the … All proceeds from the birthday celebrations go toward support of our ongoing educational programming. Donate Now …
Posted:
Last Updated:

National Willa Cather Center Meets Challenges, Enters Final Campaign Stage

… Challenges, Enters Final Campaign Stage The Willa Cather Foundation is pleased to announce it has raised $5,784,871 … grant deadline of June 30, 2014 from the Peter Kiewit Foundation of Omaha, Nebraska, as well as meeting a grant … Department of Economic Development (DED). Additional support comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban …
Posted:
Last Updated:

Celebrate Cather's Birthday!

… her place in American culture and raising some financial support for her Foundation, would you consider hosting a party in her honor? … about the events will be provided by the Willa Cather Foundation. In the past, a variety of events have been held …
Posted:
Last Updated:

Initial Construction on National Willa Cather Center Begins

… Image Initial Construction on National Willa Cather Center Begins October 21, 2014 On October 9, 2014, … legacy. We are grateful to more than 350 individuals and foundations nationwide who have made this possible," said …
Posted:
Last Updated:

New Collection of Letters

… illnesses and deaths, sharing small jokes, and expressing support. "I'm just terribly sorry—" Cather writes after … this meaningful collection of letters to the Willa Cather Foundation. It seems only fitting they return to their …
Posted:
Last Updated: