December 7, 2017 — Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts announced today the 2018 class of Emerging Artists, recognizing diverse talents, from a choreographer bridging the worlds of classical Indian and contemporary dance to one of the new faces of indie film to world-class musicians. Each recipient was nominated by one of Lincoln Center’s eleven resident organizations, acknowledging his or her extraordinary talent and budding career. The 2018 winners are: pianist Michael Brown (Chamber Music Society); soprano Michelle Bradley (The Metropolitan Opera); filmmaker Eliza Hittman (Film Society of Lincoln Center); corps de ballet member Ashley Hod (New York City Ballet); dancer Davide Riccardo(School of American Ballet); pianist Conrad Tao (The Juilliard School); pianist Isaiah Thompson (Jazz at Lincoln Center); composer Anna Thorvaldsdottir (New York Philharmonic); bass-baritone Davóne Tines(Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts); playwright Bryna Turner (Lincoln Center Theater); and dancer and choreographer Preeti Vasudevan (The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts).
 
In addition, several of the recipients will be acknowledged with endowed awards. Michelle Bradley and Anna Thorvaldsdottir will each receive a Martin E. Segal Award, which has annually recognized two artists of exceptional talent early in their careers since 1986. Davóne Tines will receive the Hunt Family Award, presented to the Emerging Artist nominated by Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, and Davide Riccardo, will receive the Herbert Family Dance Award, presented to the nominee from the School of American Ballet. Each of the eleven awardees will receive $7,500 to be used for career advancement.

“The Emerging Artist Awards exemplify the shared mission of all eleven Lincoln Center residents toward furthering excellence in the performing arts. It is an honor to help foster the next generation of artistic leaders and a privilege to celebrate their exceptional talents as they embark on their careers,” said Lincoln Center President Debora L. Spar. 
 
The award winners will be celebrated on March 1 at 6:00 pm at the Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse, featuring live performances by several of the Emerging Artists. More information is available at LincolnCenter.org/LCAwards2018.

Lincoln Center’s longtime partner, The Movado Group Foundation, is the presenting sponsor of the Lincoln Center Awards for Emerging Artists evening. In addition to its financial support, the Foundation will provide a Movado watch to each of the award recipients.

“The Movado Group Foundation is thrilled to support the next generation of young individuals that will impact our culture,” said Mary Leach, Chief Marketing Officer, Movado Group Inc. “We are proud to support Lincoln Center in this important endeavor and believe that each nominee has demonstrated an incredible level of commitment, discipline, and talent.”