James Turrell Among 2013 National Medal of Arts Recipients to Be Honored by President Obama
President Obama will present the 2013 National Medal of Arts to 11 recipients on Monday, 28 July, at the White House. The ceremony will be streamed live at WH.gov/Live. Light and space artist James Turrell is among this year's honorees, which also include dancer and choreographer Bill T. Jones, musician Linda Ronstadt, and architects Billie Tsien and Tod Williams. This award represents the United States' highest recognition for artists and arts patrons. Past recipients of the medal include Ellsworth Kelly in 2012, Frank Stella in 2009, and Helen Frankenthaler in 2001.
Key facts
- The 2013 National Medal of Arts will be awarded to 11 individuals and institutions.
- James Turrell is a 2013 recipient.
- Other 2013 recipients include Bill T. Jones, Linda Ronstadt, Billie Tsien, and Tod Williams.
- President Obama will present the awards on Monday, 28 July.
- The ceremony will take place at the White House.
- The event will be streamed live at WH.gov/Live.
- Past recipients include Ellsworth Kelly (2012), Frank Stella (2009), and Helen Frankenthaler (2001).
- The National Medal of Arts is America's highest award to arts practitioners and patrons.
Entities
Artists
- James Turrell
- Bill T. Jones
- Linda Ronstadt
- Billie Tsien
- Tod Williams
- Ellsworth Kelly
- Frank Stella
- Helen Frankenthaler
- President Obama
Institutions
- White House
Locations
- White House
- United States