2012 National Medal Of Arts Awarded To Lin Arison

President Barack Obama awarded a 2012 National Medal of Arts to Lin Arison for her contributions as a philanthropist and arts education advocate. Co-Founder of the National YoungArts Foundation and the New World Symphony, Ms. Arison’s work celebrates, showcases, and supports the next generation of great American artists. The award ceremony was held in the East Room of The White House. First Lady Michelle Obama was also in attendance.