Chapter 1
A living memorial to JFK
Chapter 2
The grand design of Edward Durell Stone
Chapter 3
Under the spotlights of the six theatres
Chapter 4
The Kennedy Center Honors and national treasures
Chapter 5
The REACH and the future of art
Ch 4 · The Kennedy Center Honors and national treasures
diego A rigorous selection committee and public nominations determine the elite group of annual honorees.
Quiz
In what month are the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors gala performances held and recorded each year?
Quiz
Which award does the Kennedy Center present annually to recognize outstanding lifetime contributions to American comedy?
BETA
diego Spin the wheel to discover the legendary artists on the Kennedy Center Honor Roll.
diego The center awards the Mark Twain Prize to recognize individuals who have made a lasting impact on American society through comedy.
Quiz
What physical prize do recipients of the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor receive?
Quiz
Who designed the iconic bronze medallion and rainbow ribbon awarded to the Kennedy Center Honorees?
Quiz
In what year were the very first Kennedy Center Honors presented to performing artists?
diego The Kennedy Center Honors
Those rainbow ribbons of the stars were made right on a kitchen counter!
Quiz
What makes the Kennedy Center Honors gala unique compared to most other major televised award shows?
Fun Fact
The Rainbow Ribbon: The iconic rainbow-striped ribbon awarded to honorees represents the five main areas of the performing arts.
Glossary
honoree (noun)
A person who receives an honor or award. In 1978, dancer Fred Astaire became one of the inaugural artists celebrated at the Washington gala.
A person who receives an honor or award. In 1978, dancer Fred Astaire became one of the inaugural artists celebrated at the Washington gala.