Cappy R. McGarr
Arts Leader
Photo courtesy of Cappy McGarr
Bio
For his dedication to America’s artistic institutions and for a lifetime of creating platforms to honor artists. Born in Texas, Cappy has served on the board and in leadership roles for nearly three decades at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. During that tenure, he helped create the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and the Library of Congress’ Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. His efforts have elevated the uniquely American voice in humor and song.