MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – After nearly half a century of making the iconic medallions for the Kennedy Center Honors, the work of craftsman James Baturin and his family has come to an end as the Trump administration decided to shift away from the signature rainbow-and-gold medallions.
“It’s an honor for me to have been involved in this for 47 years,” Baturin told DC News Now. “It’s just an honor.”
Many may not recognize Baturin, but there’s a good chance you know his work. His family has been crafting the signature medallions for the Kennedy Center Honors since the awards started in 1978…