
WASHINGTON — Chicagoan Fred Eychaner, a long-time patron of the arts, activist for LGBTQI+ causes, a philanthropist and one of the nation’s biggest donors to Democratic candidates and causes, will receive a National Medal of Arts on Tuesday, the White House announced on Monday.
“From dance and architecture to arts education and a lifetime of LGBTQI+ advocacy, Fred Eychaner has helped give millions of people strength to be themselves and moved our country forward,” the White House said in announcing the honor.