National Arts Awards

Celebrating Achievements of Arts Leaders Across the Nation

Every October, during National Arts and Humanities Month, Americans for the Arts hosts the National Arts Awards. This event recognizes and celebrates the contributions and accomplishments of national leaders who are advancing the arts in the United States. 

The 2019 National Arts Awards were held on October 21, 2019 at Cipriani 42nd Street, New York City.

2019 Honorees:
 
 
LUCHITA HURTADO
CAROLYN CLARK POWERS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
 
THE HONORABLE EARLE I. MACK
PHILANTHROPY IN THE ARTS AWARD
 
BEN FOLDS
MARINA KELLEN FRENCH OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ARTS AWARD

CMA FOUNDATION
ARTS EDUCATION AWARD

BEN PLATT
TED ARISON YOUNG ARTIST AWARD
 
 
 
The 2019 National Arts Awards are sponsored in part by: 
 
Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation
Arison Arts Foundation
Carolyn Clark Powers
 

 

View the great work of the 2019 National Arts Awards honorees in the 2019 National Arts Awards Dinner Journal.

 

Celebrating Achievements of Arts Leaders Across the Nation

Our honorees are as diverse as their life’s work. Some are artists at the very beginning of their careers while others are lifetime achievers who serve as models of creativity and dedication. Some are citizen artists - advocates for artistry that is a positive force of change. Others are private or public sector leaders working to ensure that all Americans have access to the arts and arts education. We also honor individual and corporate leaders who financially support the arts.

At the National Arts Awards, more than 400 of the world's top artists and philanthropic leaders gather to recognize these achievements and applaud the accomplishments of a wide range of individuals that exhibit outstanding leadership in the visual and performing arts, arts education, and philanthropy.

View the National Arts Awards Archive to learn more about previous honorees.

 

Questions? Please contact us at naareservations@artsusa.org or 202-371-2830 x2057