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PAUL J. SMITH (1931-2020)

4/30/2020

 
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Mrs. Aileen Osborn Webb and Paul J. Smith with pottery by Peter Voulkos for the Second International Ceramics Exhibition in Ostend, Belgium, 1959. Photo courtesy of the American Craft Council Archives.
​Paul J. Smith, Director Emeritus at the Museum of Arts and Design has passed away at the age of 88.

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CAROLYN ALPER

4/27/2020

 
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Carolyn Alper passed away on April 25, 2020 at the age of 92. Artist, Decorator, and Philanthropist, Alper will be remembered as a pillar of the D.C. art scene and local Jewish community, who could be spotted darting between art openings and craft shows in a Smart Car into her nineties.

A third generation Washingtonian, Alper was born to Lillian and Albert Small on October 1, 1927. After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School, she studied pre-med at Syracuse University. In 1972, she received her degree in art history at American University. She married Morton Alper DDS in 1947 and the couple divorced in the mid-70's. She later travelled extensively with longtime companion Milton Mulitz.



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FRIDAY TOP 5: CRAFT NEWS APRIL 24, 2020

4/24/2020

 
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Photo courtesy of University of Washington.
News about Patti Warashina, the Center for Craft, the Furniture Society and more.

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FRIDAY TOP 5: APRIL 17, 2020

4/17/2020

 
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Exploring comfort blankets during coronavirus and buying handmade online. 

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FRIDAY TOP 5: APRIL 10, 2020

4/10/2020

 
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Artist Funding, stamps for honoring Ruth Asawa and the loss of David Driskell.

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FRIDAY TOP FIVE: APRIL 3, 2020

4/3/2020

 
​We are dedicating the first Friday Top Five to some inspiring and fun things to keep you entertained at home.

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  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • Awards >
      • Masters of the Medium
      • Distinguished Educators
      • Chrysalis Award
      • One-Of-A-Kind
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