Iron Horse Arts District Receives Grants from Nebraska Arts Council

Date: July 15, 2024

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Contact: Cassie Ehrenberg, Iron Horse Arts District Project Manager, at (949) 295-7018, or info@ironhorsedistrict.org

Iron Horse Arts District Receives Grants from Nebraska Arts Council

HOLDREGE—Iron Horse Arts District announced today that it has been awarded two grants totaling $6190 by the Nebraska Arts Council. These grants will support different components of the Iron Horse Festival, held in downtown Holdrege on Saturday, September 14.

Nebraska Arts Council Executive Director Mike Markey commented, “The Iron Horse Arts District contributes a great deal to advancement of the arts in Holdrege. We commend the work being done by organizations such as Iron Horse Arts District because the arts are important to the education and quality of life for all Nebraskans.”

The Sept. 14 Iron Horse Festival will begin at 11 a.m. with an artisan expo and will culminate with a 6 p.m. outdoor concert featuring Logan Mize, Nebraska Country Hall of Fame singer Luke Mills, and “The Voice” star Savanna Chestnut.

For more information about the Iron Horse Festival, contact Project Manager Cassie Ehrenberg (info@ironhorsedistrict.org) or visit their website at ironhorsedistrict.org.

About the Iron Horse Arts District

The Iron Horse Arts District, located in downtown Holdrege, NE, was certified by the Nebraska Arts Council in January 2024. The mission is to create a vibrant and attractive destination for residents and visitors and to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit and artistic roots of the community.

About the Nebraska Arts Council

Nebraska Arts Council (NAC), a state agency, provides numerous grants, services and special initiatives that help sustain and promote the arts throughout Nebraska. NAC is supported by the Nebraska Cultural Endowment, Nebraska Legislature and National Endowment for the Arts. To learn more visit artscouncil.nebraska.gov.

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