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David Hayes and classical singer/actress Renée Fleming. (Photos provided)
The Partial Observer by David Hayes

Art Donations Prompt Invitation to White House

It started with an invitation to the White House and ended with accepting the nation’s thanks to my father at a state dinner.

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 led to an invitation from Jill Biden to honor the foundation, donor artists, members of the diplomatic corps and others at a White House reception in October. The evening was followed by a state dinner the next night on the Department of State’s formal eighth floor, hosted by Secretary of State Anthony Blinken.

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