The Circle of Excellence Award is presented to artists who are recognized by their peers to be master storytellers who set the standards for excellence and have demonstrated, over a significant period of time, a commitment and dedication to the art of storytelling.
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The ORACLE can be an award given for: Organization / OriginalityReliabilityAchievementsCreativityLeadershipExcellence In the Storytelling Community NSN is proud to annually recognize individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to storytelling. The members of the Awards Committee for 2025-2026 are: Mary Hamilton, Chair; Ray Christian; Drea Douglas; Cora Newcomb; Toni Simmons; and Nancy Tolson. Contact email:
The Sunbrella Award fuels dreams and honors excellence. The Sunbrella Concert video is inspiring.Donate now and be the spark that keeps creativity alive! 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
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Stories and Science: Eco-Justice, Action & Hope Empower your mind. Empower your spirit. Empower your very soul. Did you miss attending Earth Up 2022? Don’t worry, for only $100 (current NSN members) or $150 (general public) you can gain access to the entire weekend full of workshops, master classes, panels, and performances. Session recordings will
The Regional Excellence Award recognized the creativity, professional integrity, and artistic contributions of tellers who have greatly enriched the storytelling culture of their region. This award was presented from 2011 – 2022. It has been discontinued. To nominate a storyteller, please use the Circle of Excellence Award.
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The Story Space Online Every Tuesday from 6:45-9:00 P.M. EST We are now on EST (Eastern Standard Time), 5 hours behind GMT, or UTC-5. To attend via Zoom©: Go to http://www.StorySpace.org In the banner click on “Meeting Invitation” (a new invitation will be posted every Tuesday by 6:00 PM. Otherwise, there will be a placeholder
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Every storyteller, parent, game master, and camper needs a good scary story in their repertoire. Award-winning storyteller Laura Packer will show you what kinds of scary stories are worth digging into, how to craft a performance that thrills listeners, and how to tell stories that are just right for every age. Come with a story
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Priscilla Howe – Co-Chair Storyteller Priscilla Howe travels the world (fourteen countries on four continents to date) with a bagful of puppets and a headful of stories. Since 1993, her full-time job has been telling folktales, personal stories and literary tales to listeners of all ages, even grownups. She offers workshops on storytelling, writing, puppetry,
