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By Quincy Thompson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The halls of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center are getting a little more festive, and a lot more meaningful, as Van Wert Live launches its first-ever Hometown Holiday Wreath Fundraiser in support of youth arts programming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beginning Monday, November 10, community members are invited to go online or in person and vote for their favorite holiday wreath with a gift of $1 per vote. You can stop out during Box Office hours or prior to a show to view them and vote in person. Every dollar raised goes directly towards the Niswonger\u2019s youth programming, helping make the arts more accessible and inspiring for young people across the region. Several community businesses have entered the contest and we will highlight them all month long on social media. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Voting will remain open through Friday, December 5, and the winning wreath will be announced on Sunday, December 7 during the 1st Annual Hometown Holiday event, a free celebration for the entire community.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Funds raised through the wreath campaign will fuel several key initiatives designed to connect children and families with the performing arts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the programs, \u201cStar for a Day,\u201d welcomes students into the Niswonger for special tours and learning experiences. During these visits, students discover what it takes to bring a show to life and learn about the mission and operations of the organization, opening their eyes to careers and creativity behind the curtain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another is the Community Impact Program, which provides tickets to families so they can attend live performances at the Niswonger. Through partnerships with several local agencies, tickets are placed directly into the hands of those who might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience a show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From family tickets to educational tours, children’s programming, and more – every dollar raised in the wreath fundraiser helps create moments of awe, discovery, and joy for young people.<\/p>\n\n\n

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While Van Wert Live has long prioritized youth access to the arts, this Hometown Holiday Wreath campaign marks the organization\u2019s first public, focused appeal specifically for its youth arts programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTo see our community rally around the arts for kids is really special,\u201d said Amy McGovern, Box Office Director and Hometown Holiday Wreath Event Coordinator. \u201cEvery vote is more than just a dollar \u2014 it\u2019s a child seeing their first live show, a student stepping on the Niswonger stage for a tour, or a family making a memory together they\u2019ll never forget. This fundraiser lets everyone be part of that story in such a fun, festive way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe wreaths are beautiful, but the impact behind them is what truly matters,\u201d she added. \u201cWhen you cast a vote, you\u2019re decorating more than a lobby \u2014 you\u2019re helping brighten a child\u2019s entire season.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the holiday lights go up and the wreaths are displayed, the Hometown Holiday Wreath Fundraiser invites the community to celebrate the season with generosity and joy, and to help ensure that the magic of live performance continues to inspire young people for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The link is available online at www.gogophotocontest.com\/hometownholidaywreath<\/a> \u2013 or go to our website vanwertlive.com<\/a> for a link to the contest page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information and to purchase tickets to any upcoming Niswonger events, visit the Box Office from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, call 419.238.6722, or get your tickets 24\/7 at vanwertlive.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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