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  The National Arts Awards
  A Celebration of National Leadership in the Arts
  Monday, October 5, 2009, 6:30 p.m.
  Cipriani 42nd Street
  New York City

Every October, Americans for the Arts leads the country as we celebrate our cultural riches through National Arts and Humanities Month. The Americans for the Arts National Arts Awards serves as the focal point for these nationwide celebrations and stands out as the highlight of the year for Americans for the Arts. Board Member Maria Bell will once again serve as Chair of this extraordinary event. 

The National Arts Awards represents a unique opportunity for 500 of America's top artists and philanthropic and corporate leaders to come together once a year to recognize and celebrate the achievements of individuals who have exhibited outstanding leadership in the visual and performing arts, arts education, advocacy, and philanthropy. See our list of past honorees here.

Join Americans for the Arts for the National Arts Awards on October 5, 2009 to honor:

Robert Redford
Lifetime Achievement Award

Salman Rushdie
Kitty Carlisle Hart Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Arts

Ed Ruscha
Artistic Excellence Award

Sidney Harman
Frederick R. Weisman Award for Philanthropy in the Arts

Bank of America
Corporate Citizenship in the Arts Award

Check back here soon for the announcement of the recipient of the Young Artist Award

Make plans to join us or purchase a dinner journal ad!