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[jstefano]

In October Josh will receive an award for leadership and philanthropy in the arts. Some of us are getting together to purchase an ad in the event's program for him. The cost is $750 for a quarter page ad. If you would like to help out please PM me for directions on how to do so. You can use PayPal or send a money order or cashier's check. Any money raised over and above the cost of the ad will be donated to FYL. The deadline to contribute is August 15. A mock up of the ad is at the bottom of this post.

Here's the announcement from Americans for the Arts. What a great and well deserved honor!

http://www.americans...012/naa/001.asp

Monday, October 15, 2012 6:30 p.m.
Cipriani 42nd Street
New York City

A Celebration of National Leadership in the Arts

Every October, Americans for the Arts leads the country as we celebrate our cultural riches through National Arts and Humanities Month. The Americans for the Arts National Arts Awards serves as the focal point for these nationwide celebrations. Americans for the Arts Board Member Maria Bell will once again serve as chair of this extraordinary event.

The National Arts Awards represents a unique opportunity for 500 of the world's top artists and philanthropic and corporate leaders to come together annually to recognize and celebrate the achievements of individuals and corporations who have exhibited outstanding leadership in the visual and performing arts, arts education, and philanthropy. View our list of past honorees here.

On October 15, 2012, join us for the National Arts Awards honoring:

Paul Allen

Eli and Edythe Broad Award for Philanthropy in the Arts

James Rosenquist

Isabella and Theodor Dalenson Lifetime Achievement Award

Brian Stokes Mitchell

Outstanding Contributions to the Arts Award

Josh Groban

Bell Family Foundation Young Artist Award

Lin Arison

Arts Education Award

TBD

Corporate Citizenship in the Arts Award

Julie Mehretu - Featured Visual Artist

[Siena Jackson]

Well Finally! So happy for U Josh!!! it's about time, he finally gets recognized for his efforts!!! I can't guarantee I will have any to spare w/ all I have coming up, but if I can I will, I love it, the add looks nice!!!

[GreenTree]

!!! That is so Wonderful:)!!! Congratulations Josh !!!!!

[jstefano]

We're about 5 weeks out from the ad deadline. We decided that we want to do a full page ad which costs $1,850. We are at $1,310 raised so far. If you would like to be a part of this great honor for Josh please let me know. Any contribution is greatly appreciated. Just send me a PM. Thanks.

[Musiclover2/Lauren]

Janet, I contacted you on FoJG and sent something. I hope others see your thread and choose to participate.

[jstefano]

Janet, I contacted you on FoJG and sent something. I hope others see your thread and choose to participate.

Thanks, Lauren. I got it and added it to the total. We are now at $1725 in funds raised. We need an additional $125 to be able to purchase the ad. I'd love for others here to decide to help out. And remember, if we raise over the amount needed for the ad, the balance will be donated drectly to FYL.