NEWPORT, RI.- On July 29th, the National Museum of American Illustration (NMAI) celebrated its 10th Anniversary in grand Newport Gilded Age style, honoring Whoopi Goldberg, Tom Wolfe and the National Arts Club (NAC) with their inaugural American Civilization Award before 350 guests at Vernon Court. The evening began with viewing the landmark exhibition, Norman Rockwell and His Mentor: J.C. Leyendecker, a scholarly presentation delving into the amazing influence of Leyendecker on Rockwell’s oeuvre. Laurence Cutler, Chairman and Co-Founder of the NMAI, commented on the evening by saying: “Judy (Museum’s Director and Co-Founder) and I are thrilled with the success of the event. There is a rising worldwide enthusiasm for American illustration art. Our gala guests came from China, Australia, Malaysia, Europe, South America