What's New: A Seismic Shift in 21st Century Craft | 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 Spring Craft Weekend Patrons
Who is making craft in the 21st century? What are they are making? What materials are they 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 the craft field including Joyce Scott, Jennifer-Navva Milliken, and Stephanie Moore, and moderated by Tim Tate.
Attire is business casual. On-site parking is available, valet service is also available.
Friday, May 5 | 12pm - 3pm Eastern | In-Person
Woodmont Country Club, 1201 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
$210 per JRACraft Caucus Members | Free for Spring Craft Weekend Patrons
Who is making craft in the 21st century? What are they are making? What materials are they 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 the craft field including Joyce Scott, Jennifer-Navva Milliken, and Stephanie Moore, and moderated by Tim Tate.
Attire is business casual. On-site parking is available, valet service is also available.
Craft Perspectives: JRACraft Spring Craft Weekend Honoree Symposium
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
JRACraft Spring Craft Weekend honorees Roberto Lugo, Kristina Madsen, Carolyn Mazloomi, and William Gudenrath and Amy Schwartz of the Studio of the Corning Glass Museum discuss their careers, work and influences in the craft field. Honorees will be given their awards later that evening during the "I Spy" Gala.
Attire is casual. Limited on-street parking at meters; several paid parking garages are available in the neighborhood.
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
JRACraft Spring Craft Weekend honorees Roberto Lugo, Kristina Madsen, Carolyn Mazloomi, and William Gudenrath and Amy Schwartz of the Studio of the Corning Glass Museum discuss their careers, work and influences in the craft field. Honorees will be given their awards later that evening during the "I Spy" Gala.
Attire is casual. Limited on-street parking at meters; several paid parking garages are available in the neighborhood.
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 JRACraft Member for Dinner, $395 per Non-Member for Dinner | $100 per person for After Hours only
Free for Spring Craft Weekend Patrons
Immerse yourself in the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and 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.
Creative cocktail and artful attire. Limited on-street parking at meters; several paid parking garages are available in the neighborhood.
Kaleidoscope Brunch
Sunday, May 7 | 11am - 1:00pm Eastern | In-Person
Ris Restaurant, 2275 L St NW, Washington, DC 20037
$195 per Member, $215 per Non-Member | Free for Spring Craft Weekend Patrons
Dress head to toe in your favorite color for the the Kaleidoscope Brunch at the award-winning restaurant, Ris, where we will hear about what's new and on view at the Renwick Gallery from Lara M. Evans, guest curator of Sharing Honors and Burdens: Renwick Invitational 2023.
Inspired by the idea of Kaleidoscope, we encourage all guests to dress head to toe in one of their favorite colors from the rainbow. Paid Parking available at the The Ritz-Carlton; on-street parking is is also available.
Sunday, May 7 | 11am - 1:00pm Eastern | In-Person
Ris Restaurant, 2275 L St NW, Washington, DC 20037
$195 per Member, $215 per Non-Member | Free for Spring Craft Weekend Patrons
Dress head to toe in your favorite color for the the Kaleidoscope Brunch at the award-winning restaurant, Ris, where we will hear about what's new and on view at the Renwick Gallery from Lara M. Evans, guest curator of Sharing Honors and Burdens: Renwick Invitational 2023.
Inspired by the idea of Kaleidoscope, we encourage all guests to dress head to toe in one of their favorite colors from the rainbow. Paid Parking available at the The Ritz-Carlton; on-street parking is is also available.
During the "I Spy" Gala, we will be auctioning a small group of exclusive craft experiences in support of JRACraft.100% of proceeds will support JRACraft and our mission to foster education and appreciation of American Craft.
ABSENTEE BIDDING
Participate from anywhere by submitting an absentee bid online. Details forthcoming.
ABSENTEE BIDDING
Participate from anywhere by submitting an absentee bid online. Details forthcoming.
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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 an early member of the American studio furniture movement. She is known for her intricate Oceanic 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 Angeles 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. |