Press Release Oct 21, 2024 President Biden to Award National Medals of Arts President Joseph R. Biden will present the 2022 and 2023 National Medals of Arts in conjunction with the National Humanities Medals on Monday, October 21, 2024, in a private ceremony at the White House.
Press Release Oct 02, 2024 National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of National Heritage Fellow Dwight Lamb Statement on the Death of 2017 NEA National Heritage Fellow Dwight Lamb
Press Release Sep 23, 2024 National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of NEA Jazz Master Benny Golson It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the passing of saxophonist, composer, arranger, and educator Benny Golson, recipient of a 1996 NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship, the nation’s highest honor in jazz.
Press Release Sep 09, 2024 National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of NEA Jazz Master Dan Morgenstern It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the passing of jazz historian, archivist, author, editor, and educator Dan Morgenstern, recipient of the 2007 A.B. Spellman NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship for Jazz Advocacy.
Press Release Aug 20, 2024 Celebrate the 2024 NEA National Heritage Fellows with Free Events in Washington, DC This September in Washington, DC, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) will hold free events to celebrate ten extraordinary artists who shape America’s cultural heritage—the 2024 NEA National Heritage Fellows, recipients of our nation’s highest ...
Press Release Jul 16, 2024 Announcing the 2025 NEA Jazz Masters The National Endowment for the Arts announced today the newest recipients of the NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship, the nation’s highest honor in jazz. Marshall Allen, Marilyn Crispell, Chucho Valdés, and recipient of the 2025 A.B. Spellman NEA Jazz Master...
Press Release May 09, 2024 National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of NEA Jazz Master Bill Holman It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the passing of composer, arranger, and saxophonist Bill Holman, recipient of a 2010 NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship, the nation’s highest honor in jazz.
Press Release May 09, 2024 National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of National Heritage Fellow Phil Wiggins NEA Statement on the Death of 2017 National Heritage Fellow Phil Wiggins
Press Release May 06, 2024 National Endowment for the Arts Premieres Tribute Film Series about National Heritage Fellows The Story of Our Heritage: Celebrate the extraordinary artists who shape America's cultural heritage
Press Release May 02, 2024 National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of National Heritage Fellow Paul Bergren NEA Statement on the Death of 2012 Heritage Fellow Paul Bergren
Press Release Apr 05, 2024 National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of NEA Jazz Master Albert “Tootie” Heath It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the passing of percussionist and educator Albert “Tootie” Heath, recipient of a 2021 NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship, the nation’s highest honor in jazz.
Press Release Apr 02, 2024 New Updates on the 2024 NEA Jazz Masters Events The National Endowment for the Arts and John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts are pleased to announce new details about the upcoming events in honor of the 2024 NEA Jazz Masters—Gary Bartz, Terence Blanchard, Willard Jenkins, and Amina Claud...
Press Release Feb 28, 2024 National Endowment for the Arts Announces 2024 NEA National Heritage Fellows Announcing the 2024 NEA National Heritage Fellows, recipients of our nation’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts.
Press Release Feb 21, 2024 2024 NEA Jazz Masters to be Celebrated at Free Events in Washington, DC The National Endowment for the Arts, in collaboration with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, will celebrate the 2024 NEA Jazz Masters at a series of public events April 11-13, 2024, in Washington, DC, culminating in a free tribute c...
Press Release Jan 09, 2024 National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of National Heritage Fellow Norik Astvatsaturov It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the passing of Norik Astvatsaturov, recipient of a 2017 NEA National Heritage Fellowship.
Press Release Dec 07, 2023 National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of National Heritage Fellow Eldrid Skjold Arntzen It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the passing of Eldrid Skjold Arntzen, recipient of a 2005 NEA National Heritage Fellowship.
Press Release Nov 14, 2023 National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of National Heritage Fellow R.L. Boyce The NEA acknowledges the death of 2023 National Heritage Fellow R.L. Boyce
Press Release Oct 18, 2023 National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of NEA Jazz Master Carla Bley It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the passing of composer, arranger, bandleader, and keyboardist Carla Bley, recipient of a 2015 NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship.
Press Release Sep 08, 2023 National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of NEA Jazz Master Richard Davis It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the passing of bassist and jazz educator Richard Davis, recipient of a 2014 NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship.
Press Release Jul 21, 2023 National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of NEA Jazz Master Tony Bennett It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the passing of vocalist Tony Bennett, recipient of a 2006 NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship, the nation’s highest honor in jazz.
Press Release Jul 12, 2023 NEA Announces the 2024 Recipients of NEA Jazz Masters Honors The National Endowment for the Arts today announced the 2024 recipients of NEA Jazz Masters Fellowships—Gary Bartz, Terence Blanchard, Amina Claudine Myers, and Willard Jenkins, recipient of the 2024 A.B. Spellman NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship for Jazz...