The History behind the Medals
The Gari Melchers Memorial Medal is awarded to a person or an organization that has materially furthered the interest of the profession of the fine arts. The medal was established in 1945 to commemorate the late artist's generous services to the Fellowship, his genial comradeship, and his sympathetic understanding and great goodwill for artists. The Benjamin West Clinedinst Memorial Medal is awarded for the achievement of exceptional artistic merit. The medal was established in 1947 to commemorate Benjamin West Clinedinst's dedication to the fundamental and traditional principles of art, his interest in his fellow artists, and his devotion to the Fellowship.
More from years past:
165th Annual Awards Celebration - The Players
May 7, 2024
Honoring: Kay WalkingStick and The Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts
164th Annual Awards Celebration - The Players
May 9, 2023
Honoring: Audrey Flack and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Arts
162nd Annual Awards Celebration - Virtual Event
October 6, 2021
Honoring: The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation
161st Annual Awards Celebration - Virtual Event
October 28, 2020
Honoring: Burton Silverman
160th Annual Awards Celebration - Battery Gardens
October 28, 2019
Honoring: Eric Fischl & April Gornik and Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation
159th Anniversary Celebration - National Arts Club
October 22, 2018
Honoring: Babette Bloch & Marc Mellon and Brook Green Gardens & VP and Curator Robin Salmon
158th Anniversary Celebration - National Arts Club
October 23, 2017
Honoring: Sigmund Abeles and New York Foundation for the Arts
157th Anniversary Celebration - Manhattan Penthouse
September 28, 2016
Honoring: Janet Fish and Robert Rauschenberg Foundation
156th Anniversary Celebration - Salmagundi Club
October 21, 2015
Honoring: Richard Haas and MTA Arts & Design/Sandra Bloodworth
155th Anniversary Celebration - Manhattan Penthouse
October 15, 2014
Honoring: Faith Ringgold and The Norman Rockwell Museum
154th Anniversary Celebration - Manhattan Penthouse
September 10, 2013
Honoring: William Bailey and Yale University Art Gallery
153rd Anniversary Celebration - Manhattan Penthouse
October 24, 2012
Honoring: Knox Martin and Storm King Art Center
152nd Anniversary Celebration - Manhattan Penthouse
September 21, 2011
Honoring: Stanley Bleifeld and The Stobart Foundation and John Stobart
151st Anniversary Celebration - Manhattan Penthouse
September 22, 2010
Honoring: Robert Kipniss and Milton Esterow
150th Anniversary Celebration National Arts Club
September 23, 2009
Honoring: Will Barnet, Everett Raymond Kinstler, and Pamela Singleton