Author Archives: Justin Shubow

I am Justin Shubow

President of the National Civic Art Society, a non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. that promotes the classical and humanistic tradition in public art and architecture. Eleventh Chairman of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, an independent federal agency comprising seven presidential appointees who are the aesthetic guardians of Washington.

Roman and Williams to Honor the National Civic Art Society on March 10 in NYC

by Justin Shubow Posted on March 2, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 2, 2016 CONTACT: info@civicart.org or (202) 670-1776 The National Civic Art Society is delighted to announce that on March 10 in New York City, the developers of the new Fitzroy condo building in Chelsea are hosting a party at which the Society will be honored. Roman and Williams – the … Continue reading →

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Delivering Keynote at ICAA-New England Bulfinch Awards in April

by Justin Shubow Posted on February 16, 2016

On April 23, 2016, I’m going to be delivering the keynote address at the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art-New England’s 2016 Bulfinch Awards. David Brussat announced the winners, which include Robert A.M. Stern Architects, at his blog. For more … Continue reading →

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RealClearPolitics Profile of the National Civic Art Society

by Justin Shubow Posted on July 23, 2015

People Who Hate the Eisenhower Memorial By Matthew Disler – July 19, 2015 RealClearPolitics Tourists milled around the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial last Friday, snapping photos in front of the 30-foot tall granite statue of the civil rights leader … Continue reading →

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Speaking About Contemporary Federal Architecture on Apr. 28 in NYC

by Justin Shubow Posted on April 9, 2015

On April 28 in New York City I’ll be speaking on “The Architecture of Democracy: How the Federal Government Chooses Architects.” My talk is being sponsored by the National Civic Art Society and First Things magazine, and will take place … Continue reading →

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Speaking in NYC About Federal Architecture on Dec. 17

by Justin Shubow Posted on December 2, 2014

On December 17 at the National Arts Club in New York, I’m going to be speaking about federal architecture. Here’s the description from the club’s bulletin: Justin Shubow: The Architecture of Democracy Wednesday, December 17, 8:00 PM The General Services … Continue reading →

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Video of the National Civic Art Society’s U.S. House Briefing on the Eisenhower Memorial

by Justin Shubow Posted on September 7, 2014

On July 18, 2014, I spoke at the National Civic Art Society’s U.S. House Briefing on the Eisenhower Memorial. Also speaking were Bruce Cole — former Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities and President Obama’s appointee to the … Continue reading →

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Speaking on Capitol Hill About the Eisenhower Memorial on July 18

by Justin Shubow Posted on July 11, 2014

Capitol Hill Luncheon and Briefing on the Eisenhower Memorial July 18, 2014, at Noon Rayburn House Office Building, room 2247 The National Civic Art Society cordially invites you to a lunch briefing on the planned National Eisenhower Memorial. The briefing will … Continue reading →

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Speaking About Architecture and Nihilism at the Michael Oakeshott Association Conference on Sept. 28

by Justin Shubow Posted on September 19, 2013

On Saturday, September 28, 2013, I’ll be giving a talk at the biennial conference of the Michael Oakeshott Association. (Full conference program here.) The theme of the conference, which is being held at Colorado College, is Modernity and Its Discontents. … Continue reading →

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Why Congress Should Support a New Eisenhower Memorial

by Justin Shubow Posted on May 8, 2013

On March 19 2013, in front of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation, I testified along with Rep. Darrell Issa on a bill to scrap Gehry’s design for the National Eisenhower Memorial. The New York Times and … Continue reading →

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