American Academy of Arts and Letters - Award For Distinguished Service To The Arts

Award For Distinguished Service To The Arts

The award, a certificate, and $1,000 goes to a United States resident who has "rendered notable service to the arts".

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  • 2003 – Leon Botstein
  • 2008 – Judith Jamison

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