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Senator · Senate District 45
1 Co-sponsor
History
- Substituted by A2121A
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.490
- Print number 4235a
- Amend and recommit to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
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Establishes the Edward Hopper citation of merit for visual artists
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Ellen C. Jaffee
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4235A
Title of bill
An act to amend the arts and cultural affairs law, in relation to establishing the Edward Hopper citation of merit for visual artists
Purpose
This legislation would establish the New York State Edward Hopper citation of merit to be awarded biennially.
Summary of provisions
This legislation establishes the Edward Hopper Citation of Merit. The recipient of this citation shall be a New York State visual artist who is making a significant contribution to the advancement of the arts in New York. An advisory panel, appointed by the NYS Arts Council, shall biennially choose the recipient. The recipient shall promote and encourage the visual arts give at least two showings in the State each year, one of which shall be held at the Edward Hopper House in Nyack, NY.
Justification
As with the Walt Whitman citation of merit for poetry and the Edith Wharton citation of merit for fiction writers, the Edward Hopper citation of merit for visual artists will showcase the vast talent that New York State has to offer. The arts have always been an integral part of New York State. By recognizing visual artists who make a significant contribution, New York will continue to grow its ever present and culturally diverse artist's communities.
New York State history is rich with artists that have called the State home, in particular, Edward Hopper. Edward Hopper was born in the Village of Nyack in 1882 and lived in New York State all of his life. He achieved great success as an artist worldwide - participating in exhibits at major museums and gracing the cover of Time magazine. Hopper is most iconic paintings are set in New York and include Nighthawks, Room in New York, From Williamsburg Bridge and Early Sunday Morning. His popularity has increased around the world in recent years. In the summer of 2014, The Art Everywhere US project allowed people throughout the US to vote for the works of American art they most wanted to see in public displays around the country. The artwork that received the most votes was Hopper's Nighthawks. The Edward Hopper House (the artist's childhood home in Nyack, NY) regularly welcomes visitors from around that world.
Legislative history
New Bill
Fiscal implications
$10,000 per year ($10,000 honorarium biennially; $5,000 per year; $5000 per year in administrative costs for the galleries hosting exhibits)
Effective date
Immediately.
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