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The National Medal of Arts is the highest award given to artists and patrons of the arts by the United States government. Established in 1984 by an act of Congr
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The National Medal of Arts is the highest award given to artists and patrons of the arts by the United States government. Established in 1984 by an act of Congress, the medal is awarded by the President to individuals or groups who have made significant contributions to the arts in America. Recipients have included notable figures such as Georgia O'Keeffe, Frank Sinatra, and Stephen Sondheim. The medal is administered by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), which reviews nominations and recommends recipients to the President. With a vibe score of 8, the National Medal of Arts is a highly respected and coveted award, recognizing excellence and innovation in the arts. As of 2022, over 450 individuals and groups have received the award, with a controversy spectrum of 2, indicating relatively little debate or criticism surrounding the award.