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From the Archives: “A Christmas Poem” by Ann Freeman

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Andy Akiho Nominated for Three Grammys

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New Work Made in Rome by 2023 Fellow Todd Gray Shown in Los Angeles

https://aarome.org/news/features/new-work-made-rome-2023-fellow-todd-gray-shown-los-angeles

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Rome Prize

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For over a century, the Rome Prize has supported innovative and cross-disciplinary work in the arts and humanities. Each year, the prize is awarded to about thirty artists and scholars who represent the highest standard of excellence and who are in the early or middle stages of their careers.

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Zachary Fabri

Visual Arts
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Christopher Erdman

Ancient Studies
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David Weeks

Design
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Erica Hunt

Literature
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Estefania Puerta Grisales

Visual Arts
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Ryan Haecker

Ancient Studies
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Kate Meng Brassel

Ancient Studies
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Jeanine Oleson

Visual Arts
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Nicola Barbagli

Ancient Studies
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Fatma Bucak

Visual Arts
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Anne L. Williams

Renaissance & Early Modern Studies
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Katie Kitamura

Literature
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Anthony Vine

Musical Composition
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Dov Honick

Medieval Studies
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Aaron Cayer

Historic Preservation & Conservation
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Sara L. Petrilli-Jones

Modern Italian Studies
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Kate Soper

Musical Composition
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Mary C. Danisi

Ancient Studies
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Elizabeth Whelan

Design
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Ajay Manthripragada

Architecture
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Gabriella L. Johnson

Renaissance & Early Modern Studies
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César A. Lopez

Architecture
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Elif Batuman

Literature
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Nhung Tuyet Tran

Renaissance & Early Modern Studies
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Emily B. Frank

Historic Preservation & Conservation
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Mike Cloud

Visual Arts
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Mary-Evelyn Farrior

Ancient Studies
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Nao Bustamante

Visual Arts
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Dread Scott

Visual Arts
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Christopher Bonura

Medieval Studies