Cyra Levenson to Lead Yaddo Artist Residency
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Yaddo, the artist residency program in New York's Saratoga Springs, has appointed Cyra Levenson as its new president, succeeding Elaina Richardson who led the nonprofit for 26 years. Levenson, currently the deputy director of Learning and Engagement at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation, expressed excitement about the role, emphasizing Yaddo's commitment to creative people, practice, and the magic that happens in community.
Meanwhile, Rose B. Simpson, an Indigenous artist, has been awarded the Santa Fe Mayor's 2026 Award for Excellence in the Arts for her discipline-spanning practice and leadership.
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