Mar 7, 2021 |
See the “visual diary“ of Patti Warashina, the 2020 Smithsonian Craft Show Visionary Artist and the JRA’s 2014 Distinguished Educator.
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This journal was started at the beginning of 2020 (which Patti calls the “Year From Hell”).  They are drawings done on 8.5” x 11” sheets of paper documenting her thoughts about the pandemic, politics, natural disasters, and some personal matters. These 35 drawings are works in progress that serve as an intimate look into the thoughts of the artist. In addition you will see ceramic works created between 2018 and 2020, that are inspired by these drawings, speaking to the themes of national and international politics.

*All proceeds from this event support the James Renwick Alliance. 

Feb 27 - 28, 2021 | 
The first Distinguished Artist Series of the season features ceramicist Ani Kasten

Artist Workshop/Studio Visit:
Saturday, February 27 | 1 - 2:30pm
Virtual Zoom event
$25 members | $30 non-members
$85 for all 4 workshops, members only

Free Lecture:
Sunday, February 28 | 2 - 3pm
Virtual Zoom event

FEB 7, 2021 | 
Visit with Beth Lipman in her Wisconsin studio for a tour and a discussion of her recent work. She'll talk about current projects, how she conceives, designs, and executes work, and more.
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*All proceeds from this event support the James Renwick Alliance.

Jan 17 2020 | 
​James Renwick Alliance Craft Leaders Caucus members are invited to an exclusive event to tour Paper Routes—Women to Watch 2020 from the National Museum of Women in the Arts featuring top female artists working with paper. 

This virtual tour will be led by Ashley Harris from the National Museum of Women in the Arts.  There will be time at the end for questions.  

Jan 15, 2021 |
Glass artist Dean Allison, the 2018 JRA Chrysalis Awardee, takes us to explore the new Contemporary Craft center in Pittsburgh, PA. Contemporary Craft has been presenting work in craft materials by international, national, and regional artists since 1971. This September they opened their stunning new home in a bold new building with three studios and an expansive 2,500 sq. ft gallery. Their inaugural exhibition is a solo show by the renowned artist known as Swoon, known for her large-scale cut paper and hand printed street installations. Join Dean and the JRA as we explore this new beacon for craft together.

*All proceeds from this event support the James Renwick Alliance. 

Nov 28 - Dec 5, 2020 | 
Join our annual artist showcase and sale online. Purchase work from both local and national artists, support the James Renwick Alliance and buy handmade for the holidays.

​Over 40 artists and almost 1,000 handmade objects will be featured!
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Nov. 17, 2020 |
The JRA invites you to the annual JRA meeting. Preview our 2020/21
Distinguished Artist Series, hear about our new initiatives, and learn
about the importance of supporting craft artists during these challenging
times from CERF+.