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Nomination Announced--President Bush has announced his intention to nominate poet, critic and educator Dana Gioia as the next Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. After review and confirmation by a Senate committee, Gioia will serve a four-year term.

New Name/New Building--The American Craft Museum has changed its name to the Museum of Contemporary Arts and Design. It has also announced that Allied Works Architecture has been selected to design the new 54,000 sq. ft. home at Two Columbus Circle.

Artist Selected--Fred Wilson has been selected to represent the U.S. at the 50th Venice Biennale. A MacArthur Fellow and installation artist, Wilson is well known internationally for a body of work that addresses complex issues of race and ethnicity.

Prize Awarded--The Hugo Boss Prize has been awarded to French artist Pierre Huyghe, a video and installation artist who represented France at last year's Venice Biennale. The $50,000 prize is given every two years to recognize significant achievement in contemporary art.

Holiday/Art Events

Palm Beach, FL -- Flagler Museum -- Tree Lighting -- Dec. 1, 3 p.m. The annual tradition of Flagler's descendants lighting the Museum's Christmas tree continues with Christmas carols and holiday refreshments. Holiday Evening Tours will be offered on Dec. 17-21 beginning at 7:05 p.m. Admission. 561.655.2833; E-mail Flagler@ami.net.

Houston, TX -- Museum of Fine Arts -- Bayou Bend Candlelight Open House -- December 6 and 13, 5 p.m. Twilight self-guided tours of the first floor. The rooms are decorated for the season, with a docent in each room explaining holiday decorations and traditions. Admission, but free to members. Bayou Bend Family: Sounds of the Season Dec. 15. Fun-filled activities for the entire family. Free. 713.639.7771.

Denver, CO -- Larimer Square -- Second Annual Art on Ice Sculpting Competition. Dec. 7. Professional sculptors from around the region will shape 300-pound blocks of ice into beautiful pieces of art. Guests will also enjoy art exhibits, entertainment, food and drinks.

New Orleans, LA -- New Orleans Museum of Art -- Festival: Children's International Holiday Celebration - Dec. 8, 2-4 p.m. Bring your children to a fun-filled afternoon of singing, dancing, storytelling, hands-on art projects and much more. 504.483.2316

Hanover, NH -- Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College -- Holiday Gala -- Dec. 11, 5 p.m. Surrounded by beautiful art, you can enjoy music and songs of the season, as well as refreshments. Free.

San Marino, CA -- Huntington Library -- Children's Workshop: Gingerbread Builders -- Dec. 14, 11:30 a.m. Youngsters will design, build, and decorate their own delectable gingerbread houses. Ages 6 and up. Fee. Registration: 626.405.2128. See www.huntington.org/EventsCal.html.

Santa Barbara, CA -- Santa Barbara Museum of Art -- Treasures and Tales: Celebrate the Season! -- Dec. 14, Noon. Enjoy seasonal stories, art activities, live music and refreshments at this lively family event. Free. Holiday Family Workshop -- Dec. 21, 10 a.m. -- Celebrate the Winter Solstice holidays with festive activities, crafts, music, food and fun. Admission. Call 805.962.1661 to register.

Ridgefield, CT -- Ridgefield Guild of Artists Holiday Market, Route 35, Copps Hill Commons. Through Dec. 15. Call 203.894.8052.

Washington, D.C. -- National Gallery of Art -- A gallery talk, The Christmas Story in Art will be given by Philip Leonard on Dec. 17, 19, 20, 24, 26, and 27 at 1 p.m.; and Dec. 21 and 22 at 12 p.m. See www.nga.gov.

New York, NY -- Metropolitan Museum of Art -- Annual Christmas Tree and Neapolitan Baroque Crèche A vivid 18th century Neapolitan crèche scene adorns the candlelit spruce, accompanied by recorded music. Lighting ceremony Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:00. Hanukkah Menorah -- This elaborately decorated 18th century menorah marks the holiday season. Through January 5. Call 212.535.7710 for holiday programs or visit www.metmuseum.org, where you can also view The Christmas Story in Art online.

Minneapolis, MN -- Minneapolis Institute of Arts -- Holiday Traditions -- Through Jan. 5. The Period Rooms and the Purcell-Cutts House will be decorated for the winter holidays and costumed docents will lead tours. Reservations: 612.870.3131.

Winterthur, DE -- Winterthur -- Yuletide at Wintherthur -- Through Jan. 5. Bring the family to see Decorating for the Holidays and discover the origins of favorite holiday decorations and customs. Admission. 800.448.3883.

Copyright ARTtalk Vol. 13 No. 2 -- December 2002