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National Academy of Design Announces 28 artists and architects elected as National Academicians

New York, NY– The National Academy of Design is delighted to announce that 28 artists and architects from across the United States have been elected as National Academicians in the Class of 2024. This year's class of newly elected Academicians are recognized for their contributions to contemporary American art and architecture. This year’s class of newly elected Academicians includes: Beverly McIver, Sheila Pepe, Maren Hassinger, Amy Sherald amogost many others. Watch the induction ceremony online on October 22, 2024. 

The annual nomination and election of National Academicians dates back to the National Academy’s founding in 1825 as the United States’ first artist- and architect-led organization. New Academicians are nominated and elected by the current members of the National Academy, a growing community of no more than 450 artists and architects across the country.

“We’re thrilled to welcome this exceptional class of newly elected Academicians. As the Academy embarks on an exciting new chapter, the induction of these twenty-eight artists and architects—whose diverse and ambitious work captivates across various mediums—powerfully reaffirms our commitment to celebrating bold and visionary contributions to contemporary art and architecture.” – Said Gregory Wessner, Executive Director, National Academy of Design.

In addition to providing leadership and vision for the National Academy and its programs and exhibitions, Academicians are also invited to donate a representative work – called the Diploma Work – to the National Academy’s collection. With more than 8,000 paintings, sculptures, works on paper, architectural drawings and models and more, the National Academy’s collection has been assembled almost entirely through the donations of its artists and architect members. It is one of the most significant collections of American art and architecture in the world.

Induction Video Premiere:
A public, online video program documenting and celebrating the Class of 2024 National Academicians will be streamed on the Academy’s website, nationalacademy.org, at 7 pm on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, following its premiere at an invitation-only in-person celebration in New York City. More information will be available at nationalacademy.org.

Induction Exhibition:
A special exhibition featuring the recent work of the 2024 National Academicians is anticipated for May 2025 at the National Academy’s gallery at 519 West 26th Street, 2nd floor, New York, NY 10001. Details will be announced in the coming months on our website, nationalacademy.org.

About the National Academy of Design:

Founded in 1825, the National Academy of Design promotes art and architecture in America through exhibitions, education and research. We advocate for the arts as a tool for education, celebrate the role of artists and architects in public life and serve as a catalyst for cultural conversations that propel society forward.

At the core of our mission are the National Academicians, a vibrant community of over 450 artists and architects in the United States who their peers have elected in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to art and architecture.

For more information, visit www.nationalacademy.org

Full List of Inductees:
Ann Agee (Visual Arts)
Diana Al-Hadid (Visual Arts)
Sara Caples, Caples Jefferson Architects (Architecture)
Diana Cooper (Visual Arts)
Lise Anne Couture, Asymptote Architecture (Architecture)
Rochelle Feinstein (Visual Arts)
Chie Fueki (Visual Arts)
Gajin Fujita (Visual Arts)
Maren Hassinger (Visual Arts)
Hugh Hayden (Visual Arts)
Florian Idenburg, SO-IL (Architecture)
Everardo Jefferson, Caples Jefferson Architects (Architecture)
Mernet Larsen (Visual Arts)
Marilyn Lerner (Visual Arts)
Jing Liu, SO-IL (Architecture)
Anthony McCall (Visual Arts)
Beverly McIver (Visual Arts)
Amalia Mesa-Bains (Visual Arts)
Senga Nengudi (Visual Arts)
Sheila Pepe (Visual Arts)
Hani Rashid, Asymptote Architecture (Architecture)
Jesse Reiser, RUR (Architecture)
David Row (Visual Arts)
Amy Sherald (Visual Arts)
Ken Smith (Architecture)
Nader Tehrani (Architecture)
Masami Teraoka (Visual Arts)
Nanako Umemoto, RUR (Architecture)