The Municipal Art Society of New York

Hundreds of civic minded and philanthropic New Yorkers gathered last night as MAS presented the 2012 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Medal to Joan Ganz Cooney and Peter G. Peterson. Held at The New York Public Library, the event honored the couple for the role they have played in making New York a global capital of finance and education, as well as their many contributions to our city’s cultural life. Continue Reading>>

It’s your last chance to buy advance early rate $50 tickets for the second annual Urbanist hosted MAS After Dark party, this Thursday, April 19 at the New York Public Library—tickets will be $75 at the door. Featuring special guest DJs Timo & Alan of Timo Weiland, a SPiN New York hosted table tennis tournament, appearances by Project Runway designers, a silent auction and open bar, this hot ticket event is nearly sold out. Continue Reading>>

The Rockefeller Foundation announced today that it is opening the public nominating process for the 2012 Jane Jacobs Medal – awarded to two living individuals whose creative vision for the urban environment has significantly contributed to the vibrancy and variety of New York City.  The nominations can come from anyone and should be made at www.rockefellerfoundation.org from today through May 4, 2012. Continue Reading>>

MAS is very pleased to present a special Arts Forum panel discussion on Tuesday, April 24th supported by ArtPlace and the Rockefeller Foundation, Measuring Vibrancy: The Impacts of Arts and Culture Investments in Placemaking. MAS is convening urban leaders from the development, design, economic development, research, and real estate communities nationwide to discuss options for measuring the impacts of creative placemaking. Continue Reading>>

Tickets are now on sale for the second annual Urbanist MAS After Dark  party on Thursday, April 19 at the New York Public Library, featuring a special guest DJ, open bar and silent auction. This hot ticket event will follow the annual Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Medal gala, which is honoring Joan Ganz Cooney and Peter G. Peterson this year. The After Dark party is organized by the Urbanists, the MAS younger membership group of New Yorkers in their 20s and 30s Continue Reading>>

The 119^th Annual Meeting of The Municipal Art Society of New York was a terrific, standing room only event.  Held last Thursday at the newly renovated New-York Historical Society, the annual gathering of MAS members, partners, funders and friends celebrated the integral role of the arts in fostering a livable city. The evening started off with the presentation of the Evangeline Blashfield Award to New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Kate D. Levin for her dedication to the arts in New York City. Continue Reading>>

John Morse, the artist who delighted New Yorkers with his quirky pedestrian safety signs will receive the 24th Brendan Gill Prize for “Curbside Haiku,” at the MAS Annual Meeting.

Said MAS President Vin Cipolla, “John’s charmingly effective signs have captured the imagination of all New Yorkers, whether they travel on two feet or via another means of transportation. In devising such a witty and whimsical way to capture the attention of even the busiest New Yorkers, he may just have accomplished the impossible.” Continue Reading>>

MAS is now accepting nominations for our annual MASterworks Awards. Each year, MAS honors the major players behind the year’s top building projects in New York City. The awards are presented to projects that exemplify excellence in architecture and urban design, and that make a significant contribution to New York’s built environment. Continue Reading>>

Join MAS as we celebrate Joan Ganz Cooney and Peter G. Peterson at our annual gala on April 19, at The New York Public Library. Married since 1980, Mrs. Cooney and Mr. Peterson will be awarded the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Medal for their enormous contributions to the quality of arts and culture in New York City, to the celebration of urban life and to making New York a global capital of finance and education. Continue Reading>>

MAS is pleased to announce that Kate D. Levin, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs commissioner, will receive the Evangeline Blashfield Award for her inspired and visionary leadership in enriching our city’s vibrant arts and cultural organizations. Prior to her appointment, Levin was an Assistant Professor of English and Theater at the City College of New York and Associate Director of the Simon H. Rifkind Center for Humanities and the Arts. She will receive the award at the MAS Annual Meeting on March 1.  MAS applauds her for all she has done and continues to do to make New York a more livable city. Continue Reading>>

The prize, endowed to permit a cash award, is given annually to the creator of a specific work such as a book, essay, musical composition, play, painting, sculpture, architectural design, film or choreographic work completed in 2011 that best captures the spirit and energy of New York City.

Nominations are still being accepted for the 2011 Brendan Gill Prize through November 23, 2011.
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MAS proudly congratulates Gospel for Teens, ioby, Riverpark Farm, Storm King Art Center and Urban Samaritan, winners of the 2011 Livable City Awards, honoring the organizations and projects that have made New York City a better place to live. Angela Elie, center manager of the Detective Keith Williams Recreation Center in Queens, is also being honored with the W. Allison & Elizabeth Stubbs Davis Award for extraordinary dedication to the community. Continue Reading>>

MAS proudly congratulates the recipients of the Rockefeller Foundation’s 2011 Jane Jacobs Medal – Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal, film producers and founders of the Tribeca Film Festival, Janette Sadik-Khan, commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) and Paul Steely White, executive director of Transportation Alternatives. Continue Reading>>

MAS is pleased to announce the winners of the 2011 MASterworks Awards. This year, the award recipients include the Hypar Pavilion at Lincoln Center, designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro in collaboration with FXFOWLE, and Foster + Partners’ (with Adamson Associates, architect of record)  Sperone Westwater Gallery at 257 Bowery, which tied for Best New Building; Queens Theater in the Park for Best Restoration; Myrtle Hall at Pratt for Best Neighborhood Catalyst, with an honorable mention to the Whitlock Avenue Subway Station; and the High Performance Landscape Guidelines for Best Green Design Initiative. Continue Reading>>

Nominations are now being accepted for the MAS Livable City Awards. Every year, through our annual awards, we recognize outstanding individuals, groups, places and events that have made New York a more livable city. Beginning this year, these awards, now named the MAS Livable City Awards, will be celebrated at a special ceremony and reception on October 13, 2011, during the first evening of our signature event, the MAS Summit for New York City. The categories are described below. We invite you to submit your nomination online today!
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