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HISTORY OF ART & CRAFT IN DC

7/30/2020

A discussion on the history of art and craft in the nations capital by some of the leading experts on the subject

The James Renwick Alliance was proud to host Brett L. Abrams as moderator and Jack Rasmussen, Rebecca Cross, and Jaimianne Jacobin for a panel about the history of art and craft in Washington DC as a part of our Artomatic 2.0 series. Read more to see the recorded presentation and participate in the dialog.

Kathryn Clark, Washington, D.C. Foreclosure Quilt, 2015, linen, cotton, and recycled thread, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Stephen D. Thurston Memorial Fund, 2015.40,

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ARTOMATIC TOP 10

7/23/2020

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TOP 10 IN CRAFT: Artomatic 2.0

Our esteemed jurors selected the top 10 best craft to see at Artomatic 2.0! (Listed in no particular order)

Thank you to our jurors:
- Interior designer and collector, Judy Weisman
- Artist and past Artomatic awardee, Rania Hassan
- Collector and past JRA president, Clemmer Montague
- Collectors Sandy and Norman Michell
- Collector, photographer and arts consultant, Leslie Lane

And a special thank you to our Artomatic chair, Interior Designer Mallory Lawson, A.S.I.D.!

The James Renwick Alliance has partnered with Artomatic since 2009 to present some of the top craft from the DC region. This year, in honor of their 20th anniversary, we are delighted to be a proud sponsor of Artomatic 2.0, the first virtual event. Artomatic is a local arts event exhibiting visual and performing artists in vacant spaces around Washington DC.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ARTOMATIC 2.0

1. Rhoda Baer

Rhoda Baer is a kiln-forming artist and established photographer based in Washington DC. Be on the look out for her upcoming solo exhibition at American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center. www.rhodabaerglass.com

2. Laurel Lukaszewski

Laurel Lukaszewski is a DC-based ceramic artist, known for her intricate installations and sculptures. You may be surpised to know, the exemplinary piece pictured here measures 7 ft in height.
www.laurellukaszewski.com

3. MICHAEL JANIS

Michael Janis, well known glass artist and co-director of the Washington Glass School, creates these detailed figurative works out of fine glass frit. www.michaeljanis.com

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LLOYD HERMAN DOCUMENTARY

7/14/2020

THE JAMES RENWICK ALLIANCE SUPPORTS DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE FOUNDING DIRECTOR OF THE RENWICK GALLERY, LLOYD HERMAN

The James Renwick Alliance announces today their support for the Northwest Designer Craftsman documentary about the life and accomplishments of Lloyd Herman, founding Director of the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Art Museum. The film is part of the Living Treasures Project series, documenting pioneers of the contemporary craft movement.

"The Renwick opened in 1972 as a center for changing exhibitions in craft, design, decorative and folk arts. With no budget to buy objects, we only casually began to collect as worthy works were occasionally offered as gifts. Nor did we have funds for lectures and other public programs with which to build an audience. So when a small group of Renwick fans met with me to discuss how they could help, I was delighted, and the James Renwick Alliance was born! Today I learned that the JRA has chosen to make a very generous gift toward a biographical video of my craft career sponsored by Northwest Designer Craftsmen. I could not have been more pleased. Thank you friends at the JRA!" - Lloyd Herman

JULY CRAFT CONFERENCES AND EXHIBITIONS

7/9/2020

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July newsletter
craft conferences & exhibitions
COMPILED BY BRENDA ERICKSON

Due to the shutdowns and various restrictions on gathering, the exhibitions listed below are tentative and may be changed without notice. If planning to visit, please call ahead to verify the events are still open. A small benefit is that many venues have put their shows online and added other objects to their websites which are rarely seen online or in person.

CRaft conferences

Watershed Salad Days Online, July 11
Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, Newcastle, ME, www.watershedceramics.org

Seagrove Summer Pottery Tour, July 11,12
Seagrove, NC, www.discoverseagrove.com

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WELCOME TO OUR NEW JRA BOARD AND LEADERSHIP

7/5/2020

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JRA Leadership

J.G. Harrington, the current JRA treasurer and special counsel at the global law firm Cooley LLP, has been announced as our new president. His term will begin October 1, 2020.

Tim Tate, co-founder of the Washington Glass School, a prolific glass artist and member of the board, was elected Vice President for Programs.

The James Renwick Alliance also welcomes new board members:

Caroline Kipp, Curator of Contemporary Art at the George Washington University Textile Museum
Sandy Mitchell, a former docent at the The National Gallery of Art and the Smithsonian American Art Museum and member of the Smithsonian Women's Committee
Rebecca Ravenal, a ceramic artist and current chair of the Distinguished Artist Series
Anne Swanson, a partner specializing in aviation, telecommunications and unmanned vehicle law at the firm Wilkinson, Barker, Knauer LLP
Jacqueline Urow, an attorney and past JRA president
Judy Weisman, an interior designer and art collector

Thank you to all outgoing board members and to Michele Manatt, outgoing President!

Photo of J.G. Harrington, by Miriam Rosenthal.

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