The president’s handpicked board voted unanimously to shut down the renowned arts center for renovations that could cost around $200 million

The Trump-appointed board of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts voted unanimously Monday to shutter the arts mecca for two years for renovations.“Major renovations are required to keep the facility functional,

During an event at the White House, President Trump discussed the renovation of the Kennedy Center, including the venue's closure after July 4 to complete the planned work.

Richard Grenell doesn’t seem to be taking his ousting as head of the Kennedy Center in stride. Grenell, whom Donald Trump announced on Friday would be resigning from his position at the once-storied arts center,

And when it’s finished it’s going to be far better than it was when it was originally built.” Last year, Trump cleaned house at the Kennedy Center, replaced its typically bipartisan leadership with a board of allies,

The shut down begins right after the July Fourth holiday.

Ahead of a key vote, President Donald Trump is urging his handpicked board of trustees for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to move ahead with his controversial plan to temporarily shutter the institution for renovations,

Kennedy Center board votes to close the venue for two years after July 4 celebrations and names Matt Floca CEO, replacing Richard Grenell.