National Council on the Arts Comes to the US Capitol

On July 15th, a special event was held in the US Capitol to honor members of the National Council on the Arts. Senators Lamar Alexander, Dick Durbin, Harry Reid, Rick Santorum, Paul Sarbanes, and Gordon Smith attended the reception hosted by Bob Bennett in the Mansfield Room -- as well as Representatives Cass Ballenger, Norm Dicks, and John Mica. The Piedmont blues that filled the room was provided by NEA National Heritage Fellow John Cephas and Paul Wiggins.

Senator Bob Bennett welcomes the council. NEA Chairman Dana Gioia (right) talks with Rep. Norm Dicks. Rep. John Mica leads the tour through the Capitol building. Photos: Christy Crytzer

Before the reception, Representative Mica graciouslyled council members through a tour of the Capitol building, describing many of its artistic works and historical features.

NEA National Heritage Fellow John Cephas and Paul Wiggins with Senator Rick Santorum and NEA Chairman Dana Gioia. Photo: Christy Crytzer

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