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DISTINGUISHED EDUCATORS

The JRA Distinguished Craft Educator Award is based on the recipient’s reputation for excellence and innovation in education, influence on future artists and significant contributions to American education in the craft field.​

The Biennial Award is celebrated at the JRA Spring Craft Weekend with a Symposium, Gala and Awards Brunch.
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Nominate a Distinguished Educator

2022

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​Anne Wilson
School of The Art Institute of Chicago 
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Ché Rhodes
University of Louisville 
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Janet Koplos
​Award-winning editor and writer

2020

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Syd Carpenter
​Swarthmore College

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Warren Seelig
​The University of the Arts

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Sondra Sherman
​San Diego State University

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Craft in America
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The award-winning prime-time PBS series

2018

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Sonya Clark
Virginia Commonwealth University
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John Gill
​State University of New York, Alfred
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Andrea Gill
​State University of New York, Alfred
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Helen Drutt English
Collector, Educator, Dealer
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Albert LeCoff
Center for Art in Wood


2016

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Jamie Bennett
State University of New York,
​New Paltz
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Chunghi Choo
University of Iowa

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Fab Lab
Haystack Mountain School of Crafts ​
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Jean McLaughlin
Director of Penland School of Craft

2014


Dan Dailey
Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Peter Held
Director, Arizona State University Art Museum Ceramics Research Center


Glen Kaufman
University of Georgia and director, Cranbrook Academy of Art


Patti Warashina
University of Washington

2012


Paulus Berensohn*
Penland School of Crafts


Wendy Maruyama
San Diego State University


Stephen Rolfe Powell* 
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Central State University, Kentucky


Dr. Judith Schwartz
New York State University

2010


Randy Johnston
University of Wisconsin,
River Falls


Mark Sfirri
Bucks County Community College


Yoshiko Iwamoto Wada
Artist, Author, Independent Curator

2008


Sharon Church
University of the Arts, Philadelphia

Stuart Kestenbaum
Executive director, Haystack Mountain School of Craft

Jacquelyn Rice
Rhode Island School of Design

2006


Don Reitz*
University of Wisconsin, Madison, State University of New York, Alfred, Dover, NJ


Cynthia Schira
University of Kansas


Lino Tagliapietra
Pilchuck School of Glass and workshop/lecturer

2004


William Carlson
University of Illinois

William Daley
Temple University, Philadelphia

Fred Fenster
University of Wisconsin, Madison

2002


Gerhardt Knodel
Executive Director,
Cranbrook Academy of Art


Rosanne Somerson
Rhode Island School of Design


Wayne Higby
​State University of New York, Alfred

2000


Kenneth Ferguson
Kansas City Art Institute


Arline Fisch
San Diego State University


Harvey Littleton*
​University of Wisconsin, Madison 
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  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • Awards >
      • Masters of the Medium
      • Distinguished Educators
      • Chrysalis Award
      • One-Of-A-Kind
    • Renwick Gallery Support
    • Volunteer / Employment
  • Upcoming
    • JRACraft Events
    • Spring Craft Weekend
    • Distinguished Artist Series
    • JRA Day
    • Travel
    • Community Craft Calendar
  • Membership
    • Join Today!
    • Artist Members
  • News
    • JRACraft News
    • Craft Quarterly
    • Sign up for our eNewsletters
  • DONATE