Randy Batista, who was mentored by the late Jerry Uelsmann, was recognized along well-known stars such as Eva Longoria, Steven Spielberg and Spike Lee.

President Joe Biden gave Virginia treasure and hip-hop legend Missy Elliott the National Medal of Arts this week. Why it matters: It's the highest honor that the U.S. government can give an artist. The big picture: The Portsmouth-born singer was among a list of 20 recipients,

Butcher, considered the Ansel Adams of the Everglades, was among 20 National Medal of Arts winners and 19 National Medal of Humanities winners honored