For over six decades, the Museum Summer Luncheon has brought together Friends of Art, fostering a vibrant community that celebrates their shared passions for art, leadership, and innovation.
Awards and Honorees
Jette Award for Leadership in the Arts
The Jette Award for Leadership in the Arts is given in memory of Edith and Ellerton Jetté by the Museum and its Board of Governor, the Jetté Award for Leadership in the Arts recognizes and honors the achievements of individuals and groups who have distinguished themselves through their work as leaders in arts philanthropy, scholarship, education, and/or community engagement efforts.
Past Recipients
Summer 2010: Hugh J. Gourley III
Fall 2010: David P. Becker
Spring 2011: Alan B. Mirken
Summer 2011: Norma B. Marin
Winter 2013 (February): William D. Adams
Summer 2013: Peter and Paula Lunder
Summer 2015: Alex Katz
Spring 2016: Paul J. Schupf
Summer 2019: Phong Bui
Summer 2022: Sharon Corwin
Summer 2022: William Tsiaras
Summer 2023: Shannon Haines
Summer 2024: Adam D. Weinberg & Sarah Workneh
Cummings Award for Artistic Excellence
The Cummings Award for Artistic Excellence celebrates distinguished artists who, in the spirit of Willard “Bill” W. Cummings (1915-1975), have dedicated themselves to their creative practice and who at times, as educators and cultural leaders, have made a positive impact on people’s lives through advocacy and community building.
Past Recipients
Summer 2012: Alex Katz
Summer 2014: Lois Dodd
Summer 2016: Yvonne Jacquette
Summer 2017: David C. Driskell
Summer 2018: Rackstraw Downes
Summer 2019: Jeremy Frey
Summer 2023: Fred Wilson
Summer 2024: Terry Winters
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