For Immediate Release: November 5, 2010
Media Contact: Marketing and Communication Department
National Building Museum Awards Vincent Scully Prize to International Design Advocate Adele Chatfield-Taylor on November 8, 2010: Media Advisory
Chatfield-Taylor’s talk on historic preservation highlights the public program
WHO/WHAT
The National Building Museum will present its twelfth Vincent Scully Prize to Adele Chatfield-Taylor, president of the American Academy in Rome, on November 8, 2010 at the National Building Museum. The National Building Museum has selected Adele Chatfield-Taylor to receive its prestigious Vincent Scully Prize for her notable work encouraging excellence in the design world while ensuring that planning, architecture, and preservation remain relevant and connected to the public. During the presentation Ms. Chatfield-Taylor will present an original talk on historic preservation and the American Academy in Rome in the 21st century.
The Vincent Scully Prize is sustained by generous donations.
WHERE
National Building Museum
401 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
(Judiciary Square Metro, Red Line)
$12 Member; $12 Student; $20 Non-members.
Prepaid registration required. Walk-in registration based on availability.
To register visit www.nbm.org or call 202.272.2448.
Complimentary tickets available for press with proper credentials.
WHEN
Monday, November 8, 2010
6:30 – 8:00 pm
CONTACT
Marketing and Communications Department, 202.272.2448, ext. 3458
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