Artists of Medal Day 2026

Jennifer Haigh

Disciplines Literature – fiction
Region Boston, MA
Residencies 2003, 2006, 2013, 2021

Jennifer Haigh is the author of eight books of fiction, including Mrs. Kimble – winner of…
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Lewis Hyde

Disciplines Literature – nonfiction
Region Cambridge, MA
Residencies 1988, 1991, 1993, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2018

Lewis Hyde is the author of The Gift, Trickster Makes This World, and most recently…
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Vera Ivanova

Disciplines Music Composition
Region Santa Ana, CA
Residencies 2014

Vera Ivanova is a composer who graduated from the Moscow Conservatory (Honors Diploma), Guildhall School…
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Jared Jackson

Disciplines Literature – fiction
Region White Plains, NY
Residencies 2021, 2023

Writer Jared Jackson been awarded residencies, fellowships, and grants from Yaddo, Virginia Center for Creative…
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Mary Lum

Disciplines Visual Arts – painting
Region North Adams, MA
Residencies 1994, 2003, 2007, 2012, 2018

Mary Lum is a visual artist who works across media. Most often making paintings, Lum…
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Daisy Ziyan Zhang

Disciplines Architecture – design
Region Zoucheng, CHINA
Residencies 2024

Daisy Ziyan Zhang is a trained architect working through design and film. Her practice explores…
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