2012 Spring Craft Weekend
March 23-25, 2011
Washington, DC
Glorious Anniversaries
From March 23 to March 25, we will celebrate, captivate, and connect you to the Glorious Dual Anniversaries: the 40th Anniversary of the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery and the 30th Anniversary of the James Renwick Alliance. These celebrations coincide with the National Cherry Blossom Festival, honoring the 100th anniversary of the Tidal Basin Cherry Blossom trees – a gift from Japan to the United States. The JRA will participate in the festivities with a panel discussion, Japanese Influence on American Craft.
Spring Craft Weekend is the major fund-raising event for the James Renwick Alliance. Each year the amount earned from weekend patrons’ support, ticket sales and the results of the silent and live auctions is used to fund the JRA pledge to the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
The JRA pledge to American Art funds exhibitions and programs at the Renwick Gallery, acquires objects for its permanent collection, and supports scholarship on craft
through the James Renwick Fellowship program.
Invitations will be mailed to members in January with details on all Spring Craft Weekend events.
Join us for a memorable Spring Craft Weekend!
Weekend Highlights include:
Friday, March 23
Patrons/Caucus Day – Private tours and reception at Renwick Gallery
Saturday morning, March 24
Panel discussion at the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s McEvoy
Auditorium. Japanese Influence on American Craft with textile expert Jack Lenor Larsen; artist Donald Friedlich and two of our 2012 Distinguished Educators -- ceramic specialist Dr. Judith Schwartz and furniture maker Wendy Maruyama.
Saturday evening, March 24
Benefit dinner and auctions at the famous Willard Hotel
One-of-a-Kind Award to Fleur Bresler
Sunday morning, March 25
Awards brunch honoring four Craft Educators at the St. Regis Hotel
Mark your calendars and plan to join the celebration.
Contact the James Renwick Alliance at 301 907-3888 or admin@jra.org for event and ticket information.