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25th Anniversary of the Norma Ross Walter Scholarship Program
… have a special feature at the 56th Annual Willa Cather Spring Conference. Virgil Albertini, Chairman of the Scholarship … is a time-honored tradition and always appreciated by the Conference attendees. Jamie DeTour of Hastings High School …
Posted: 12/29/2014
Last Updated: 07/19/2022
60th Annual Spring Conference to be held in Red Cloud
… of the National Willa Cather Center, the Willa Cather Foundation’s 60th year, and the publication centenary of … in 1955 and headquartered in Red Cloud, the Willa Cather Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization … all exhibits are free and open to the public through the support of Humanities Nebraska, the Nebraska Arts Council, …
Posted: 05/13/2015
Last Updated: 07/19/2022
A.P. Andrews to Lead Writing Workshop
… Red Cloud. This workshop is sponsored by the Willa Cather Foundation and made possible with the support of the Nebraska Arts Council and the Nebraska … is required and can be made by calling the Willa Cather Foundation at (402) 746-2653 or by visiting …
Posted: 06/29/2015
Last Updated: 07/19/2022
Barkell Honored with Miriam Mountford Volunteer Award
… Volunteer Award July 2, 2015 Each year the Willa Cather Foundation recognizes a volunteer who has been especially … For some time, Barkell has gone above and beyond in support of efforts to preserve historic sites that relate to … said Executive Director Ashley Olson. “Without the selfless support of friends and neighbors in the area, it wouldn’t be …
Posted: 07/02/2015
Last Updated: 07/19/2022
Spring Conference Line-Up Announced
… author of the 2016 “One Book One Nebraska” selection The Meaning of Names , who will discuss her novel and sign copies of her …
Posted: 05/09/2016
Last Updated: 07/19/2022
Willa Cather Spring Conference Offers FREE Events
… Image Willa Cather Spring Conference Offers FREE Events May 26, 2016 The Willa Cather Foundation hosts their 61st annual Willa Cather Spring …
Posted: 05/26/2016
Last Updated: 07/19/2022
Bostocks Honored with Mountford Volunteer Award
… of Red Cloud were recently recognized by the Willa Cather Foundation with the 2016 Miriam Mountford Volunteer Award. … The Bostocks have been volunteering for the Willa Cather Foundation since the opening of the Red Cloud Opera House in … said Executive Director Ashley Olson. “Without the selfless support of friends and neighbors, it wouldn’t be possible to …
Posted: 07/05/2016
Last Updated: 07/19/2022
MaKenna Karr Introduces Her School to Antonette Willa Turner
… she said. As part of its mission, the Willa Cather Foundation helps support K-12 educational initiatives by providing books, …
Posted: 10/22/2019
Last Updated: 07/19/2022
Lynn R. Wolfe's Red Cloud Roots and a Century of Creation
… of it to Red Cloud. “He was a big fan of the Willa Cather Foundation,” she added, “so I am pleased that we could find a way to let his art help support that cause.” Asked if by chance her father ever met … of his eight-plus decade portfolio with the community, supporters of the Foundation, and the local art scene seemed …
Posted: 08/03/2021
Last Updated: 07/19/2022
Spotlight on the Farmers and Merchants Bank Restoration
… offices before being purchased in 1959 by the Willa Cather Foundation. Following efforts to convert the building for … 26, 1962, with John G. Neihardt as guest speaker. After the Foundation relocated its office space, the building has been … to our Campaign for the Future . If you, too, would like to support the rehabilitation of the bank, please donate online …
Posted: 08/16/2021
Last Updated: 07/19/2022