A classical painter, sculptor, architect, and poet, Michael Curtis has four plays in publication, his verse and translations (Greek, Latin, et cetera) have been published in over 30 journals including Trinacria, Amphora (The American Philological Association), The Pennsylvania Review, Society of Classical Poets, et cetera, and his many books and articles in fiction and nonfiction attest to an abiding interest in civil society; his most recent book, Our Classical Heritage (forthcoming, November 2017) concerns the Founders’ intent in political philosophy, art and architecture for Washington, DC. Too, Curtis has taught and lectured at universities, colleges, and museums including The Institute of Classical Architecture, The Center for Creative Studies, and The National Gallery of Art. His pictures and statues are housed in over 300 private and public collections including The Library of Congress, The National Portrait Gallery, and The Supreme Court; his public statues include General Eisenhower, Justice Thurgood Marshall, The History of Texas, and various portraits and medals, Geo. Washington for The National Portrait Gallery, James Madison for The Federalist Society; his buildings, houses, monuments and memorials are found coast-to-coast. Mr. Curtis consults on scholarly, cultural, and artistic projects, currently: Curator, Plinth & Portal (a history of architecture website); Vice-President, Liberty Fund, D.C. (authorized by the US Congress to create a memorial honoring African-Americans who served in the War for Independence); Director of Design & Planning, AEGEA (a new, 58 square mile city in central Florida).