Smithsonian Archives of American Art and New York Studio School Honor Artists and Scholars in October Galas
On October 29, 2009, the Smithsonian's Archives of American Art will host a gala at the Mandarin Oriental in Columbus Circle to award Richard Artschwager, Douglas S. Cramer, and Jack Lenor Larsen with its medal. Additionally, Klaus Kertess, an art critic and curator, will be honored with the Lawrence A. Fleischman Award for Scholarly Excellence in American Art History during this event. A week prior, on October 22, 2009, the New York Studio School will recognize Calvin Tomkins, a biographer and writer for the New Yorker, along with artists Thomas Nozkowski and Martin Puryear at its Greenwich Village venue. These gatherings herald the start of the benefit gala season, celebrating notable artists, patrons, and scholars.
Key facts
- The Smithsonian's Archives of American Art is presenting its medal to Richard Artschwager, Douglas S. Cramer, and Jack Lenor Larsen.
- Klaus Kertess receives the Lawrence A. Fleischman Award for Scholarly Excellence in the Field of American Art History.
- The gala for the Smithsonian's Archives of American Art takes place on October 29, 2009.
- The gala is held at the Mandarin Oriental at Columbus Circle.
- The New York Studio School honors Calvin Tomkins, Thomas Nozkowski, and Martin Puryear on October 22, 2009.
- Calvin Tomkins is a biographer of Duchamp and a New Yorker writer.
- The New York Studio School event occurs at its Greenwich Village location.
- These events are part of the benefit gala season in the art world.
Entities
Artists
- Richard Artschwager
- Douglas S. Cramer
- Jack Lenor Larsen
- Klaus Kertess
- Calvin Tomkins
- Thomas Nozkowski
- Martin Puryear
Institutions
- Smithsonian's Archives of American Art
- New York Studio School
- New Yorker
Locations
- Mandarin Oriental at Columbus Circle
- Greenwich Village
- New York