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ROBERTO LUGO | MASTER OF THE MEDIUM Roberto Lugo is a ceramic artist, social activist, spoken word poet, educator and the youngest artist to ever receive the James Renwick Alliance for Craft Master of the Medium. Lugo's activism is represented in his artworks, where he draws together hip-hop culture, history, politics and his personal background. |
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KRISTINA MADSEN | MASTER OF THE MEDIUM
Kristina Madsen is a furniture maker who has been working in the field for almost 50 years and was was an early member of the American studio furniture movement. She is known for her intricate Fijian carving techniques, classic European cabinet-making skills and exquisite craftsmanship. |
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CAROLYN L. MAZLOOMI | DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR Carolyn Mazloomi is a curator, quilter, author, art historian, collector and aerospace engineer. She has been at the forefront of educating the public about the interpretation, styles and techniques among African American quilters for almost 50 years. She founded the African-American Quilt Guild of Los Angles in 1981 and the Women of Color Quilters Network (WCQN) in 1985. |
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WILLIAM GUDENRATH AND AMY SCHWARTZ, THE STUDIO AT CORNING MUSEUM OF GLASS | DISTINGUISHED EDUCATORS Amy Schwartz and Bill Gudenrath moved to Corning NY in 1995 to design, build, program, and lead The Studio at the Corning Museum of Glass. It has since become an internationally renowned center for glassmaking and education, hosting residencies, community programs, classes and providing space for artists. |
What's New: Craft in the 21st Century | Caucus and Patron Day
Friday, May 5 | 12pm - 3pm Eastern | In-Person
Woodmont Country Club, 1201 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
$210 per JRACraft Caucus Members | Free for JRACraft Patrons
Who is making craft in the 21st century? What they are making? What materials they are using? What is being exhibited? Who is collecting? What are they collecting? Where are they buying? Explore these questions and more as we investigate the great changes taking place in craft in the 21st century and enjoy lunch with a panel of the top voices in craft including Perry Price, Jennifer-Navva Milliken, Stephanie Moore and Tim Tate.
Friday, May 5 | 12pm - 3pm Eastern | In-Person
Woodmont Country Club, 1201 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
$210 per JRACraft Caucus Members | Free for JRACraft Patrons
Who is making craft in the 21st century? What they are making? What materials they are using? What is being exhibited? Who is collecting? What are they collecting? Where are they buying? Explore these questions and more as we investigate the great changes taking place in craft in the 21st century and enjoy lunch with a panel of the top voices in craft including Perry Price, Jennifer-Navva Milliken, Stephanie Moore and Tim Tate.
Distinguished Educator Symposium & Awards
Saturday, May 6 | 10am - 12:30pm Eastern | In-Person and Online
Smithsonian Nan Tucker McEvoy Auditorium- G Street NW, 8th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004
Free and open to the public
Explore the state of craft at the Smithsonian American Art Museum McEvoy Auditorium, featuring the honorees Roberto Lugo, Kristina Madsen, Carolyn Mazloomi, and William Gudenrath and Amy Schwartz from the Corning Museum of Glass.
On View: An “I Spy” Gala
Saturday, May 6 | 6pm - 9:30pm Eastern | In-Person
Smithsonian American Art Museum Luce Center, 8th St NW & G St NW, Washington, DC 20001
$375 per person for Dinner | $100 per person for After Hours | Free for JRACraft Patrons
Immersed in the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, meander through the open storage of the Luce Foundation Center. Enjoy delectable dining, a celebratory awarding of our 2023 honorees and an interactive “I Spy” scavenger hunt exploring the stunning artworks that fill the space.
Saturday, May 6 | 10am - 12:30pm Eastern | In-Person and Online
Smithsonian Nan Tucker McEvoy Auditorium- G Street NW, 8th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004
Free and open to the public
Explore the state of craft at the Smithsonian American Art Museum McEvoy Auditorium, featuring the honorees Roberto Lugo, Kristina Madsen, Carolyn Mazloomi, and William Gudenrath and Amy Schwartz from the Corning Museum of Glass.
On View: An “I Spy” Gala
Saturday, May 6 | 6pm - 9:30pm Eastern | In-Person
Smithsonian American Art Museum Luce Center, 8th St NW & G St NW, Washington, DC 20001
$375 per person for Dinner | $100 per person for After Hours | Free for JRACraft Patrons
Immersed in the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, meander through the open storage of the Luce Foundation Center. Enjoy delectable dining, a celebratory awarding of our 2023 honorees and an interactive “I Spy” scavenger hunt exploring the stunning artworks that fill the space.
Kaleidoscope Brunch
Sunday, May 7 | 11am - 1:00pm Eastern | In-Person
Ris Resturaunt, 2275 L St NW, Washington, DC 20037
$195 per person | Free for JRACraft Patrons
Enjoy the colorful Kaleidoscope Brunch at the award-winning restaurant, Ris, where we will hear about what's new and on view at the Renwick Gallery.
Sunday, May 7 | 11am - 1:00pm Eastern | In-Person
Ris Resturaunt, 2275 L St NW, Washington, DC 20037
$195 per person | Free for JRACraft Patrons
Enjoy the colorful Kaleidoscope Brunch at the award-winning restaurant, Ris, where we will hear about what's new and on view at the Renwick Gallery.
