“In today’s economy, young people need more than just skills and knowledge to be successful – they must have a combination of knowledge and creativity,” said Congressman Cuellar.  “Exposure to the arts and humanities fosters creativity, imagination, and critical thinking.  It also has a positive impact on the community at large, maintaining our traditions and bringing neighbors together.  I encourage the arts and humanities professionals in Laredo to attend this workshop and learn more about how state and federal resources can help provide additional funds.”

“Over the past four decades, Humanities Texas has awarded more than three thousand grants to Texas organizations for public programs relating to heritage, culture, and education,” said Humanities Texas Executive Director Michael L. Gillette.  “We look forward to supporting future initiatives that advance the humanities in South Texas.”

“Texas Commission on the Arts invests in a creative Texas and works to advance the state economically and culturally through the arts,” said Chuck Winkler, Program Administrator from the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA).  “TCA supports a diverse and innovative arts community in Texas, throughout the nation and internationally by providing resources to enhance economic development, arts education, cultural tourism, and artist sustainability initiatives.  TCA looks forward to discovering new arts and cultural organizations in Laredo and to sharing the resources that are available.”