Meagan Dion Awarded 2026 Roger Welsch Opportunity Fund
Congratulations to Meagan Dion (Nebraska Arts Council), recipient of the 2026 Roger Welsch Opportunity Fund.
In 2023, the American Folklore Society received a gift from the Welsch family in honor of Nebraska folklorist and storyteller Roger Welsch. The Roger Welsch Opportunity Fund is an endowed fund that will support travel and attendance to the AFS Annual Meeting for those who are practicing in the field as folklorist professionals or students who are new to AFS, to have an opportunity to participate in the Annual Meeting and learn with others in the field.
Meagan Dion administers the state-mandated 1% for Art public art program, the Folk and Traditional Arts program, and the Individual Artist Fellowships Program at Nebraska Arts Council. She also oversees the Fred Simon Gallery and Governor’s Residence Exhibition Program. Dion is on the Advisory Board for the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for Arts in Nebraska City.
After receiving her BA in Art History at the University of Central Missouri in 2011, she earned her MS in Arts Administration at Drexel University in Philadelphia and has held a variety of art-related positions in museums, galleries, and other non-profit organizations. In her roles, her favorite aspect includes developing productive and meaningful relationships with artists, peers, and constituents. She resides in Alvo, where on her small farm, she is an aspiring gardener.
Join us in welcoming Meagan to her first Annual Meeting! You can hear from Meagan at the Report from the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies on Friday, October 30 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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