Liberace Foundation Awards Nearly $200,000 In Student Scholarships In Music, Dance & Creative Arts

The Liberace Foundation announced it has awarded approximately $200,000 in scholarships to students studying music, theatre, dance and the creative arts at 22 universities, colleges and organizations throughout the U.S. Some of the scholarship recipients include the Nevada Ballet Theatre, the Indiana University School of Music, the Columbus College of Art & Design Fashion Design Department in Columbus, Ohio, and Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md.

Since its inception in 1976, the Liberace Foundation has awarded in excess of $5 million in scholarships and touched the lives of more than 2,200 students at over 100 colleges and universities. Annually, universities, colleges and arts organizations who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in the areas of music, theatre, dance, and the visual arts are encouraged to apply for a Liberace Foundation Scholarship. The student award recipients are deemed “Liberace Scholars” for the year, and are encouraged by the Liberace Foundation to capitalize on the scholarship opportunity to grow and strengthen their own amazing talents.

“We are proud to continue to share the generosity and legacy of Liberace by way of these scholarships that perpetuate his mission of assisting talented students to pursue careers in the performing and creative arts,” states R. Darin Hollingsworth, Liberace Foundation Executive Director. “Liberace considered his Foundation one of his greatest achievements, and this year’s Liberace Scholars are presented this opportunity to garner their own ‘Showmanship’ that Liberace so proudly shared with the world during his 47 years of performing to millions.”

In his book entitled The Things I Love, Liberace stated, "a lot of good things have happened to me in show business, and I want to do what I can to give others just starting out a career boost. I hope The Foundation projects will continue into the future to offer gifted newcomers financial help, and in many cases, artistic exposure as well."

Liberace’s legend lives on in the Liberace Museum, located less than 10 minutes from the famous Las Vegas Strip, which he opened in 1976 to share his collections with the world and to support his love of being an active patron of the arts.

The Liberace Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and is supported by private donations from individuals, corporations, individual Liberace fans, fan clubs, and admirers globally. The Liberace Museum is also a significant funding source for the Foundation. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. For more information or to become a supporter of the Liberace Foundation, call (702) 798-5595 ext. 16, or visit the website at www.liberace.org.

‘Tis The Season For The 2007 Liberace Piano Competition

To get the Piano Competition underway, the Liberace Foundation & Museum is sponsoring the Liberace Poster Competition. Join us on Sunday, July 8, to view the entries and to celebrate the winner of the poster competition. The winning poster design will be available for purchase at a later date.

Free Admission for Nevada Residents & Guests
12 NOON – 4:00 P.M.