The 29th Annual Guild Hall Academy of the Arts Lifetime Achievement Awards celebrated an evening of artistic achievement at Sotheby’s New York on Monday, March 10, 2014. Alec Baldwin served as Master of Ceremonies. Barbara Walters received the Literary-Media Arts Award presented by Alan Alda. Blythe Danner received the Performing Arts Award presented by Bob Balaban. Philippe de Montebello received the Visual Arts Award presented by Ann Tenenbaum. Jo Carole and Ronald S. Lauder received the Special Award for Leadership and Philanthropic Endeavors presented by Michael Lynne.