National Arts Awards
October 17, 2016
Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City
Every year, more than 500 of the nation’s leading artists, philanthropists, corporate leaders and leading artists join us during National Arts & Humanities Month to celebrate and honor the accomplishments of national leaders who are advancing the arts in the United States.
The 2016 honorees are:
- Tony Bennett
Carolyn Clark Powers Lifetime Achievement Award - Esperanza Spalding
Young Artist Award - Doug Aitken
Outstanding Contributions to the Arts Award - The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation
Arts Education Award - Roselyne Chroman Swig
Philanthropy in the Arts Award - Susan and David Goode
Legacy Award
National Arts Awards Photo Gallery