2012 National Metal of Arts Winners

The President today awarded these individuals with the National Metal of Arts for their achievement, dedication, and service to the arts. This year (as in most years) the receipients are a great group of talented and legendary individuals. Check out the list below:

Herb Alpert

Lin Arison

Joan Myers Brown

Renée Fleming

Ernest J. Gaines

Ellsworth Kelly

Tony Kushner

George Lucas

Elaine May

Laurie Olin

Allen Toussaint

Washington Performing Arts Society, Washington, DC