On Monday, 26 September the Academy President Adele Chatfield-Taylor, FAAR’84, Director Christopher S. Celenza, FAAR’94 and members of the Friends of the Academy in Italy gathered for a reception at the Villa Aurelia to welcome the new class of Academy Fellows. About 150 guests attended the reception, where Friends brought each other up to speed on their summer activities, renewed their memberships and had the opportunity to meet the next group of Academy Fellows, current Affiliated Fellows and Residents, and many Academy staff.
Speaking briefly at the event were Friends chair Elizabeth Minchilli, McKim Medal Gala Chair Valentina Moncada di Paternò, President Adele Chatfield-Taylor and Director Christopher S. Celenza.
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A group of 2011-2012 Fellows enjoying a balmy September evening on the terrace of the Villa Aurelia.
Frank Brown Pre-Doctoral Rome Prize winner in ancient studies Albertus G.A. Horsting with Academy President Adele Chatfield-Taylor.
McKim Medal Gala Chair Valentina Moncada di Paternò meets Booth Family Rome Prize winner in historic preservation Albert Paul Albano and National Endowment for the Arts Rome Prize Winner in historic preservation Beatriz Del Cueto, FAIA.
Friend of the Academy Jonathan Levi speaks with Director Christopher S. Celenza (at right) before his welcome address.
All images courtesy of Gerardo Gaetani.