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Hello John,
Next year, come celebrate 250 years of American independence with ISI. You’re invited to the America 500 Gala for Western Civilization on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Join us at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, DC, to celebrate America’s founding and cast a vision for the next 250 years of American greatness and goodness.
Last year, we inaugurated the Linda L. Bean Prize for Advancing American Art & Culture in loving memory of our dear friend and longtime trustee, Linda L. Bean. This award honors artists whose work exemplifies artistic excellence and is rooted in our American and Western tradition.
This year’s winner is master sculptor Sabin Howard, creator of A Soldier’s Journey, the centerpiece of the new National World War I Memorial in Washington, DC.
See the full schedule of the evening below:
- 5:00 p.m. VIP Visit at the National WWI Memorial with Sabin Howard
- 5:30 p.m. VIP Reception
- 6:00 p.m. General Reception
- 7:00 p.m. Dinner Program & Keynote Address
- 8:30 p.m. Evening Reception
Tickets for the Gala are $750, but if you’re under 35, you can get a special price of $100 with access code UNDER35 at checkout.
Please also consider supporting ISI’s educational programs for college students by becoming an event sponsor. Sponsorships range from $10,000 to $100,000. Sponsors will have the opportunity to tour the National WWI Memorial with Sabin Howard, attend a VIP reception, and receive premium event seating and recognition in the program.
Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you by honoring our past and crafting a vision for cultural and intellectual renaissance in America for the next 250 years.
Warm regards,
Johnny Burtka
President and CEO
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