A tarp covers signage on the facade of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C, on June 15, 2026, after a judge ordered the removal of President Donald Trump

A tarp covers signage on the facade of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C, on June 15, 2026, after a judge ordered the removal of President Donald Trump

The board’s vote to shutter the historic arts center came amid concerns about financial, structural problems.

(Image credit: Brendan Smialowski)