Angela Lloyd was an accomplished, unique, brilliant, thorough artist educator, oral storyteller, musician, and visual artist who spent her life encouraging, inspiring, and mentoring children from Pre-K through twelfth grade. She was a master of improvisation whose spontaneity and wild, joyful spirit had a methodical side that made her a master educator. Angela was also a fierce advocate for the art of storytelling, who was uniquely herself with no apologies. This award is in honor of her life’s work.
- The amount of the Award is $1000
- The deadline to apply is May 31 at midnight EST
- The Award will be announced at the annual NSN conference https://storynet.org/events/conference/
Who is eligible to apply?
- You work with youth – students between Pre-K through 12
- Your primary art form is live, oral storytelling
- You incorporate music, dance or visual art as part of your live, oral storytelling
The Legacy of Angela Lloyd
Angela was a teaching artist in two private schools for over 35 years. She was a prolific performance artist for children and adults, a mentor for other storytellers, an active participant in storytelling and meditation communities. Angela brought her immense knowledge as a theater artist, storyteller, musician, and visual artist to the classroom and to teachers. She was an advocate for oral storytelling, for trust in one’s heart, dedicated to helping youth find authentic ways of communication with others, and always celebrated the joy of creativity as an act of compassionate action.
Her voice was unique in the storytelling world, combining years of mindfulness practice, improvisation and deep listening to every child, teacher or parent. Whatever was needed, or whatever was occurring Angela responded with full intention and heart always bringing the best out of children, and inviting them to see beyond what was familiar. Her legacy continues to nurture storyteller educators, artists, writers, and others.
This award will support the future of her vision. –Laura Simms 2025
Storyteller ~ Musician ~ Teacher ~ Mentor ~ Friend
