WHITAKER, WOODARD MAKE OBAMA'S ARTS COMMITTEE: Kerry Washington also named Monday as members of new presidential group.

       The panel focuses on arts and humanities education, cultural diplomacy, economic revitalization through the arts and humanities and special events.      

       First lady Michelle Obama is its honorary chairwoman and film producer George Stevens Jr. and theater producer Margo Lion had already been named as its co-chairs, according to the Associated Press.      

       The list of 25 people from the worlds of arts and entertainment also includes cellist Yo Yo Ma, Vogue editor Anna Wintour, philanthropist Teresa Heinz, architect Thom Mayne and actress Sarah Jessica Parker, talent agent Bryan Lourd, actor Edward Norton, director George Wolfe, independent filmmaker Liz Manne, publicist Andy Spahn and ballet dancer Damian Woetzel.