Since 1903, Arts and Letters has presented tributes to members who have passed away. These are typically read at the Academy's headquarters building.
The American Academy of Arts and Letters presented a reading of tributes on Wednesday, April 9, at 6 p.m. EST. Tributes were read for:
Lee Bontecou by Joan Banach
Robert Brustein by John Guare
Louise Glück by Henri Cole
June Leaf by Joan Jonas
Lore Segal by Vivian Gornick