President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities

President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities

The President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities was established in Washington, DC in 1982 by an Executive Order from President Ronald Reagan. The Committee's role is to identify issues and develop initiatives in the arts and the humanities that the President and Committee members deem to be of critical importance to the United States.

Members

Members of the Committee are private citizens appointed by the President. The First Lady serves as the Honorary Chair.

Committee Chairpeople

*Adair Margo, current Chair appointed by President George W. Bush
*Dr. John Brademas, President Emeritus of New York University appointed by President Bill Clinton
*Donald J. Hall, Chairman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. appointed by President George H. W. Bush
*Andrew Heiskell, former Chairman and CEO of Time, Inc. appointed by President Ronald Reagan

Honorary Chairwomen

*Nancy Reagan
*Barbara Bush
*Hillary Rodham Clinton
*Laura Bush

External links

* [http://www.pcah.gov/ President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities] official government website


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