As the son of the late American sculptor David Hayes, I am charged with advancing his legacy, work and reputation. Earlier this year, we donated several of his paintings to the Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies, a public/private organization that works through the Department of State to place artwork in American embassies around the world. FAPE’s acceptance process is intensely selective.…
This decision is rooted in careful consideration of our longstanding village values, legal responsibilities, and the need for sustainable ways to honor our veterans. It was made after months of public debate, research, letters, input from the community, and examining all sides of the issue.…
Debuting in the same year as Ichiro Suzuki’s first appearance on the Baseball Writers’ Association of America’s Hall of Fame ballot, the exhibit will feature artifacts and stories about a game that became the most popular sport in Japan less than 50 years after the United States and Japan established diplomatic relations.…