{"id":16665,"date":"2022-07-19T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ovationtv.com\/?p=16665"},"modified":"2022-10-05T19:02:49","modified_gmt":"2022-10-05T23:02:49","slug":"san-diego-recognized-by-ovation-tv-for-its-stand-for-the-arts-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ovationtv.com\/san-diego-recognized-by-ovation-tv-for-its-stand-for-the-arts-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"SAN DIEGO RECOGNIZED BY OVATION TV FOR ITS STAND FOR THE ARTS INITIATIVE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Mayor Todd Gloria Presents WorldBeat Cultural Center<\/em> <em>with $10,000 Stand for The Arts Award<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ovation TV, America\u2019s premier arts network, today announced that it has recognized San Diego as part of its national and local Stand For The Arts initiative that encourages community support for local artists and arts organizations. With arts and culture providing millions of dollars in economic activity and employing thousands of people in San Diego, the initiative encourages support of the arts and arts organizations essential to the economic and mental health recovery from the covid pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In support of local access to the arts, Mayor Todd Gloria presented a $10,000 Stand For The Arts Award to WorldBeat Cultural Center, funded by Ovation TV, that will be used for 2022 programming. In addition, a PSA featuring Mayor Gloria will air nationally on Ovation TV: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ovationtv.com\/sfta\/partner-initiatives\/\">https:\/\/www.ovationtv.com\/sfta\/partner-initiatives\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stand For The Arts (SFTA) is Ovation TV\u2019s intersectional grassroots campaign comprised of arts &amp; culture workers, unions, and institutions to advocate for support and relief to the arts &amp; culture sector of the American economy. SFTA highlights the people and programs across America that enrich their local communities through art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re excited to have Ovation shine a spotlight on San Diego as part of its Stand For The Arts initiative, and we\u2019re especially proud to see our own WorldBeat Cultural Center celebrated nationally,\u201d stated Mayor Gloria. \u201cWorldBeat has helped to bring a diverse and culturally dynamic experience to Balboa Park visitors for more than 35 years, and I\u2019m delighted that Ovation has chosen to highlight their contributions to the arts in San Diego.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Added Charles Segars, CEO of Ovation TV and Founder of Stand For The Arts: \u201cOvation and Stand For The Arts are pleased to highlight the arts community of San Diego. We are doubly pleased to join Mayor Gloria in congratulating WorldBeat Cultural Center for bringing equitable and inclusive arts programming to the community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More information about Stand For The Arts and the Stand For The Arts Awards is available at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.standforthearts.com\">www.standforthearts.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>About OVATION TV<\/u> America\u2019s Premier Arts Network<\/strong><br>As an independent television, production, and digital media company, OVATION TV has an unparalleled commitment to the arts, culture, and captivating entertainment.\u00a0 Showcasing a lineup of critically acclaimed premium dramas, specials, documentaries, and iconic films, OVATION TV salutes innovative storytelling with popular programming that includes <em>Inside the Actors Studio<\/em>, <em>Murdoch Mysteries<\/em>, <em>Riviera<\/em>, <em>Frankie Drake Mysteries<\/em>, <em>Arts Engines<\/em>, <em>Miss Fisher\u2019s Murder Mysteries<\/em>, <em>The Fall<\/em>, <em>Midsomer Murders<\/em>, <em>The Art Of<\/em>, <em>Celebrity<\/em> <em>Conversations<\/em>, and <em>The<\/em> <em>Sound<\/em> <em>of<\/em> <em>New<\/em> <em>York<\/em>. Ovation also powers<a href=\"http:\/\/www.journy.tv\/\"> JOURNY<\/a>, the dedicated streaming service where art, culture, and travel intersect.\u00a0 The company has provided more than $15M in contributions and in-kind support to arts institutions and arts education.\u00a0 Its signature advocacy platform,<a href=\"http:\/\/www.standforthearts.com\/\"> STAND FOR THE ARTS<\/a>, includes a coalition of over 130 arts organizations, cultural institutions, and arts leaders throughout the country raising awareness about art\u2019s positive impact, protecting access for everyone, and encouraging action on behalf of the arts.\u00a0 OVATION TV is available on major providers via cable, satellite and telco systems including Comcast Cable\/Xfinity, DIRECTV\/AT&amp;T U-verse, SPECTRUM, Verizon FiOS, as well as on demand.\u00a0 You can follow OVATION TV on<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ovationtv\"> Facebook<\/a>,<a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/ovationtv\"> Twitter<\/a>,<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/ovationtv\"> YouTube<\/a>,<a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ovationtv\"> Instagram<\/a>,<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ovationtv.com\/\"> OvationTV.com<\/a>, and through our App,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ovationtv.com\/ovation-now-support\/\"> OVATION NOW<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mayor Media Contact:<\/strong><br><a href=\"mailto:MayorPress@sandiego.gov\">MayorPress@sandiego.gov<\/a><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mayor Todd Gloria Presents WorldBeat Cultural Center with $10,000 Stand for The Arts Award Ovation TV, America\u2019s premier arts network, today announced that it has recognized San Diego as part of its national and local Stand For The Arts initiative that encourages community support for local artists and arts organizations. 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