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Portrait of a Nation Gala

November 12, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm UTC+0

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery has just announced the honorees for the 2022 Portrait of a Nation Award, which recognizes contemporary icons across many fields in recognition of their transformative contributions to America and its people. The 2022 honorees are: Serena Williams, Venus WilliamsJosé AndrésClive DavisAva DuVernayMarian Wright Edelman, and Dr. Anthony Fauci.

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Each of the Portrait of a Nation honorees will assume their rightful place in American history by becoming a part of the Portrait Gallery’s permanent collection with either newly commissioned portraits by contemporary artists or acquired portraits. The awards will be presented at the Portrait of a Nation Gala (formerly called the American Portrait Gala – note the name has changed) on November 12, 2022 – a celebratory evening at the Portrait Gallery that supports the museum’s endowment and work with contemporary artists.

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November 12, 2022
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6:00 pm - 10:00 pm UTC+0
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https://npg.si.edu/

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National Portrait Gallery
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Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery
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