ICA & CA awards
Next week is the deadline for entries for the Arthur Ross awards given out by the Institute of Classical Architecture & Classical America. This year’s Ross Awards jury will be chaired by Allan Greenberg.
The purpose of the awards are to “celebrate excellence in the classical tradition” and are given out in recognition of “the achievements and contributions of architects, painters, sculptors, artisans, landscape designers, educators, publishers, patrons, and others dedicated to preserving and advancing the classical tradition”.
The Institute of Classical Architecture (ICA) has as its mission, the advancement of classical and traditional ideals within the design and building trades. This is a wonderful organization and a great resource for anyone with an interest in the classical traditions of architecture, urbanism and the arts.
They have a terrific website which highlights their many outstanding programs.
The presentation of the Ross Awards will be on Monday, May 5, 2008 at New York’s historic University Club.