January 13, 2007 – At a White House ceremony, Artrain was presented with the 2006 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The award is the federal government’s highest honor for community service provided to a museum or library. The annual award is given to six institutions by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) for outstanding community service with each winning institution awarded $10,000. Artrain joined five other institutions as 2006 medal recipients including the Lincoln Children's Zoo in Lincoln, NE; the Frankfort Community Public Library in Frankfort, IN; the John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, IL; the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County in Charlotte, NC; and the San Antonio Public Library in San Antonio, TX. The IMLS is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas. The Institute works at the national level and in coordination with state and local organizations to sustain heritage, culture and knowledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support professional development.