American Academy of Arts and Letters and an annual exhibition of works by newly elected members and recipients of honors and awards. A permanent exhibit of the recreated studio of composer Charles Ives was opened in 2014. The auditorium is sought out by musicians and engineers wishing to record live because the acoustics are considered among the city's finest. Hundreds of commercial recordings have been made there. The American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters was formed from three parent organizations. The first, the American Social Science Association, was founded in 1865, at Boston. The second was the National Institute of Arts and Letters, which
Colombian Academy of Cinematography Arts and Sciences Colombian Academy of Cinematography Arts and Sciences The Colombian Academy of Cinematography Arts and Sciences () is an industry association in Colombia founded in 2009. Each year the Academy present the Macondo Awards to award achievements in the film industry. The Academy also selects Colombian films to represent the country in other annual awards and festivals, such as the Academy Awards. The Colombian Academy of Cinematography Arts and Sciences was founded in December 2009. Currently, there are 450 members from thirteen categories: production, directing, acting, screenwriting, editing, cinematography, art direction, music, costume design, sound design, production design, makeup and visual