Philadelphia-based multimedia artist Ryan Trecartin won the Wolgin International Prize the other day. It is one of the highest valued awards given out in the artist industry. The prize money was $150,000. For Trecartin, at the age of 28, it was an amazing award to help his career. Trecartin is known for his mixed media, working in painting and sculpture. He also is very well known for his video work. Join discussion...

On October 6th, the National Arts Awards were held on 42nd street in New York, New York. This years winners featured Dame Julie Andrews, winning the life achievement award, J. Barry Griswell for the Corporate Citizenship in the Arts award, Yoko Ono, Kitty Carslisle Hart Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Arts, Joan W. Harris, winning the Frederick R. Weisman Award for Philanthropy in the Arts, Phil Ramone, for the Art Advocavy Award, and Kehinde Wiley, winning the Young Artist Award for Artistic Excellence. Join discussion...