American Academy of Arts and Letters Inducts New Members and Announces 2010 Award Winners
On May 16, 2010, the American Academy of Arts and Letters will reveal this year’s award recipients. They’ll be handing out monetary prizes between $5,000 and $75,000 to 50 individuals across composing, art, architecture, and literature. Among those honored as new Honorary Members are Meryl Streep, James Levine, Fumihiko Maki, and Alvaro Siza. Newly inducted members include Tania Leon, Fred Lerdahl, Thom Mayne, Thomas McGuane, Richard Powers, Francine Prose, Marilynne Robinson, Thomas Nozkowski, and Peter Saul. Notable visual artists like Gabrielle Bakker and William Christenberry will also be recognized. Plus, 16 pieces of art will be added to American museums. The Academy, founded in 1899, is based at 633 West 155 Street in New York.
Key facts
- The American Academy of Arts and Letters announces awards and new members for 2010.
- A private ceremony is scheduled for May 16, 2010.
- Cash awards range from $5,000 to $75,000 for 50 individuals across arts disciplines.
- Four Honorary Members are Meryl Streep, James Levine, Fumihiko Maki, and Alvaro Siza.
- New members include Tania Leon, Fred Lerdahl, Thom Mayne, and several authors and visual artists.
- Visual artists receiving awards include Gabrielle Bakker, William Christenberry, and Stanley Whitney.
- Sixteen works were purchased for donation to American museums.
- The Academy was founded in 1899 with initial members like Mark Twain.
Entities
Artists
- Meryl Streep
- James Levine
- Fumihiko Maki
- Alvaro Siza
- Tania Leon
- Fred Lerdahl
- Thom Mayne
- Thomas McGuane
- Richard Powers
- Francine Prose
- Marilynne Robinson
- Thomas Nozkowski
- Peter Saul
- Gabrielle Bakker
- William Christenberry
- Aaron Gilbert
- John Grade
- Lothar Osterburg
- Julianne Swartz
- Tom Uttech
- Stanley Whitney
- Mark Twain
- John Hay
- Edward McDowell
- William Mitchell Kendall
- Cass Gilbert
- Charles Pratt Huntington
- James Vincent Czajka
Institutions
- American Academy of Arts and Letters
- Académie française
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Japan
- Portugal