RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion
Energy is inviting nonprofit arts organizations across Virginia to apply for a 2018 Dominion Energy
ArtStars award. Shining Star Awards of $10,000 apiece will be awarded in each of five
regions to arts and cultural programs that enliven communities
through theater, art, music and other creative outlets.
"This year we're expanding Dominion Energy ArtStars Awards
beyond K-12 schools to include organizations that inspire people of
all ages to pursue creative endeavors," said Hunter A. Applewhite, president of the Dominion
Energy Charitable Foundation.
Last year, Shining Star awards were given to groups teaching
filmmaking, art, theatre, dance and music. Videos of last year's
ArtStars programs are at www.dominionenergy.com/artstars.
To be eligible, organizations must have a qualifying arts and
education program and an annual budget of less than $1 million. ArtStars recipients from the most
recent year are not eligible.
For details on eligibility and to apply, visit
www.dominionenergy.com/artstars. Applications are due by
Oct. 31, 2018, at 5 p.m. Only online applications will be
accepted.
About the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
Nearly 6 million customers in 19 states energize their homes and
businesses with electricity or natural gas from Dominion Energy
(NYSE: D). Through its Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation,
EnergyShare and other programs, the company plans to contribute
more than $30 million in 2018 to
community causes throughout its footprint and beyond. The
foundation supports nonprofit causes that meet basic human needs,
protect the environment, promote education and encourage community
vitality. Please visit www.DominionEnergy.com, Facebook or Twitter
to learn more.
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