Arts Culture Community

​A Still Small Voice 4U Inc. (ASSV) is a 501(c)3 not for profit devoted to encouraging and supporting arts, music, literature, culture and community.  ASSV directly supports individuals and organizations that share its mission and commitment.  ASSV sponsors concerts, exhibits, performances, readings and community activities.
ASSV does not solicit donations or conduct fund raising for itself. Those wanting to support our efforts are encouraged to buy tickets to the events we sponsor.

     2017 Phil Ochs Award
       Nominations Open
 Phil Ochs Award Criteria
·        accomplished songwriter & compelling performer
·        grounded in the folk tradition (Woody, Pete, Ronnie, Leadbelly, Buffy, Phil et al)
·        advances the spirit of Phil's music and activism
·        demonstrates a commitment to social justice and community engagement
Award is open to individuals or groups

​Winner receives a $1000 cash award.  A national panel of judges will review the nominations and make recommendations to the board of ASSV4U. 
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Please submit nominations by May 1, 2017.  Use the form below to submit nominations or for more information email us at:
 assv4u@hotmail.com
 
Presented by: A Still Small Voice 4U Inc.
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CONCERT MODEL
Through partnership with local organizations ASSV uses concerts to both support performers and to benefit  local  groups connected to the arts, social causes or other charities.  ASSV covers the cost of the artist.  The partner organization provides a venue if possible and handles ticketing.  ASSV, the partner organization and the performer all collaborate on advertising. All ticket proceeds go to the partner organization.  In this way the performer gets exposure at a paid presentation and the benefiting organization has a fund raiser..

AWARDS
​ASSV presents the Annual Phil Ochs' Award given to an individual or group whose activities carry on the spirit of Phil Ochs' music and activism.  For information or to suggest possible recipients please email us at assv4u@hotmail.com.

EMMA'S REVOLUTION WINS 2016 PHIL OCHS AWARD

Sandy O and Pat Humphries receiving the 2016 Phil Ochs Award

Emma's Revolution wins 2016 Phil Ochs Award
 
The music duo Pat Humphries and Sandy O performing as Emma's Revolution won the first annual Phil Ochs Award given to singer songwriters whose music and activism embody the spirit and commitment of legendary folk singer Phil Ochs.  The duo known for such inspiring anthems as "Swimming to the Other Side", "Peace, Salaam, Shalom", "Face the Music" and many more have also worked tirelessly for social and political justice giving their voices and their hands and hearts to support the environment, gay and lesbian rights, farm workers and American Indians.  Their name, Emma's Revolution, was inspired by the American activist Emma Goldman and they seem to take to heart Goldman's admonishment “If I can't dance to it, it's not my revolution.” 
 
Pat and Sandy were presented with a plaque commemorating the award and a cash stipend of $1000 at a concert presented by the Schenectady County Historical Society at Mabee Farms Dutch Barn in Rotterdam Junction, NY on Friday September 16, 2016.  The award was presented by Phil Ochs' sister Sonny Ochs and Ron and Kathy Cooke and Chad Phillips representing A Still Small Voice 4U that sponsors the award.
 
The Phil Ochs Award is presented annually by A Still Small Voice 4U Inc. (ASSV) a 501(c)3 not for profit devoted to encouraging and supporting arts, music, literature, culture and community.  The award is determined by a national panel of judges.  ASSV directly supports individuals and organizations that share its mission and commitment.  ASSV sponsors concerts, exhibits, performances, readings and community activities.  More information is available at http://www.assv4u.com/.
 
Emma's Revolution may be reached through their web site: http://emmasrevolution.com/

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