2005 National Medal of Arts Recipients Named
The National Medal of Arts, established by Congress in 1984, is awarded by the President to those who have made extraordinary contributions to the creation, growth, and support of the arts in the United States. Here is a list of the 2005 National Medal of Arts recipients.You can find out more out about each of the artists here on the NEA's website.
Posted on November 10, 2005
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David Bergen Wins Giller Prize
David Bergen has been named the 2005 winner of The Scotiabank Giller Prize, a literary prize for fiction in Canada. Bergen won for his novel The Time In Between, published by McClelland & Stewart. The announcement was made at an gala dinner and award ceremony.Posted on November 9, 2005
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Giller Prize Finalists Announced
The Scotiabank Giller Prize has announced its 2005 shortlist. The five finalists were selected by a jury panel comprised of authors Warren Cariou, Elizabeth Hay and Richard B. Wright. The five finalists were chosen from 94 books submitted for consideration. Here are the finalists:Posted on September 28, 2005
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