American Portrait Gala

Recognizing the accomplishments of notable contemporary Americans whose portraits reside in the National Portrait Gallery collection.

The honorees are:

• Former Secretary of State Dr. Madeleine K. Albright
• Taiwanese American HIV/AIDS researcher David D. Ho, M.D.
• Dancer, director and choreographer Bill  T. Jones
• Film director, actor and producer Spike Lee
• Award winning actress Rita Moreno