Learn more about and meet Derrick Adams, one of the six artists named to Beyond Granite’s inaugural exhibition on and around the National Mall.
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Smithsonian Magazine named Beyond Granite’s inaugural exhibit, Pulling Together, as one of the most highly anticipated museum openings of 2023.
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The Trust for the National Mall shares a video clip that explores how the National Mall has been shaped and will continue to help shape our collective history for generations to come.
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Through the Youth Ambassador Program, local high school students work alongside National Park Service and Trust for the National Mall staff and expert volunteers to get hands on experience caring for and sharing public land.
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The Trust for the National Mall reflects on our accomplishments in 2022 with our Top 20 Moments from this past year, while looking ahead towards the exciting work upcoming in 2023 with our partners at the National Park Service.
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On Wednesday, December 7, 2022, the Trust for the National Mall was excited to announce its artist roster for the inaugural exhibit of Beyond Granite, titled “Pulling Together,” will create installations and exhibits to debut on the National Mall in 2023.
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CBS News’ Michelle Miller sat down with Vice Chair for the Trust for the National Mall’s Board of Directors Sheila Johnson, who also recently honored as Washington Business Journal CEO of the Year. Sheila and Michelle visited the Horse Stables on the National Mall to talk about the restoration of a new, state-of-the-art facility for the horses.
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ArtNet covered Beyond Granite’s inaugural exhibit, Pulling Together, and its exciting work with a roster of creatives who will help expand the commemorative landscape on the National Mall and beyond.
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The New York Times covered Beyond Granite’s inaugural exhibit, Pulling Together, and its exciting work to expand the commemorative landscape on the National Mall and beyond.
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The Trust for the National Mall will launch a new national initiative funded by the Mellon Foundation and announce the roster of artists who will take part in the inaugural exhibition of Beyond Granite during a media preview event on December 7, 2022.
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The Trust for the National Mall interviewed Laurie Ruffino, a volunteer on the National Mall and Vietnam War veteran from the 199th Infantry, who shared a special, chance encounter he had at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial with two veterans who served in the same unit as him, as well as his experience as a volunteer and a welcoming face for the over five million visitors who come to see the Wall on the National Mall.
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On November 18, 2022, gathered with partners and volunteers to officially cut ribbon and unveil the restored information kiosks near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Korean War Veterans Memorial on the National Mall.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: The Trust for the National Mall will join with the National Park Service, Clark Construction and Home Depot to present the kiosks to the veterans and volunteers who help families of fallen servicemembers in navigating the memorials and finding the names of their loved ones at the memorials built to honor their service.
The Trust for the National Mall recently sat down with artist Suzanne Firstenberg to reflect on her powerful and emotional exhibition, “In America: Remember,” one year after its installation on the National Mall. From September 17 to October 3, 2021, over 700 ,000 white flags were planted on the grounds of the Washington Monument, across from the White House ellipse, to memorialize the American lives lost to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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On October 25, 2022, the Trust for the National Mall hosted a rooftop reception overlooking incredible views of the National Mall to gather with friends, supporters and longtime benefactors during sunset hours.
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On October 14, 2022, the Trust for the National Mall hosted a commemorative birthday concert for President and General Dwight D. Eisenhower featuring a stirring and inspirational performance from the U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own.”
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In celebration of National Arts and Humanities Month, the Mellon Foundation released a seven-minute film, titled Beyond Granite: The Future of the Public Square, offering an exclusive preview of the inception, design, and future of Beyond Granite.
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The Trust for the National Mall, Humana, and the Humana Foundation are partnering to preserve a place where everyone, regardless of background, has the opportunity to connect, be active, and live their healthiest lives.
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On October 4, 2022, the Trust for the National Mall hosted friends, supporters and champions of the Trust at the Waldorf Astoria for a special evening honoring America’s Front Yard and our 2022 History, Heroes & Hope Awards honorees.
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The Trust for the National Mall’s 2022 History Heroes & Hope Award Honorees Jon Batiste and Suleika Jaouad accepted their award via a heartwarming video message.
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