Category: Caucus Events

MOROCCO TRIP

9/1/2026

EXPLORING MoroccAN CRAFTS:
AN INSIDER'S TRIP TO MOROCCO
*postponed to fall 2026*
CAUCUS MEMBERS only
PRICING AND REGISTRATION COMING SOON
for questions, please contact [email protected]

Captivating craft, hidden histories, and stunning landscapes await you on this ten-day trip to Morocco! Located in North Africa, Morocco embraces the Atlantic and Mediterranean coast and is distinguished by its Berber, Arab and European influences. Moroccan medinas invite you to discover treasures hidden behind high ocher walls. Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the cities of Rabat, Fez and Marrakech, among other sites. Our tour also takes you to the Tangiers homes of top interior decorators, collectors, and authors, which boast some of the best gardens of Morocco. Traveling with Moroccan expert Sofia Barroso, we will have an insider’s view of the country and access to lovely private homes.

trip highlights

three days in tangiers

Your time in Tangiers begins with a welcome dinner at Dar Quetzane, the private home of British collector Gordon Whatson. Enjoy exclusive visits to stunning private residences and gardens, including those of Umberto Pasti, Veere Greeney, and the iconic Villa Mabrouka, once home to Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé. Explore the historic Kasbah Museum and its Andalusian Garden, the vibrant Medina and the ‘weaving Souk’ Fondouk Chejra, artisan showrooms like New Tangier and Made in Tangiers, and a curator-guided tour of the American Legation, the only American National Historical Landmark outside of the United States.

three days in fez

Stop over in Rabat on the way to Fez, and enjoy lunch and a visit to the Joana de Vasconcelos exhibition at the Museum Mohammed V, among other landmarks. In Fez, you’ll stay at the Palais Faraj Hotel & Spa for three nights. In Fez, expert Mr. Bouftila will guide you through the golden gates of the Royal Palace, the old Medina with its Medersa Bou Anania, the Nejjarine fountain, the Karaouyin Mosque. Excursions from Fez will take you to UNESCO World Heritage Site Volubilis, a Roman archaeological site, and the imperial city of Meknes with architectural gems and the fabulous Sultan Gardens.

Four days in marrakech

Begin your journey to Marrakech in Casablanca with a tour of its maritime Coast o Corniche and a visit to the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, before heading to your hotel, Les Jardins de la Koutoubiya, for your five-night stay in Marrakech. Here, you’ll witness the architectural wonders of the Saadian Tombs and Badi Palace. Discover Morocco’s rich artistic and cultural heritage through private visits to the Jewelry Museum (Le MAP), Yves Saint Laurent’s Villa Oasis, the Majorelle Gardens, and the MACAAL Museum of African Art. Stroll through the vibrant Jemaa el Fna square, shop at artisan souks including Trésors des Nomades and Beldi Country Club, and unwind in lush gardens and historic villas throughout your unforgettable four days in Marrakech.

PRICING AND REGISTRATION COMING SOON

Beldi Country Club, Marrakech

Fez

Royal Valkyrie, Joana de Vasconcelos, at the Musée Mohammed VI d'Art Moderne et Contemporain

Marrakech Medersa Ben Youssef by Heather Cowper, 2014

Morocco Jardin Majorelle by Yves Saint Laurent

1-54 Marrakech

SOUTH AFRICA CRAFT TOUR

3/20/2025

SOUTH AFRICA CRAFT, ART & DESIGN TOUR
March 19 - MARCH 31, 2025
$6,100 per person double | $7,130 PER PERSON single
FOR CAUCUS MEMBERS AND ART JEWELRY SILVER AND ABOVE MEMBERS

Open a window into South Africa's creative landscape and dynamic design. Enjoy private access, key collections, and enlightening museums. Connect with rising stars who are breaking the mold and front-runners making their mark.

On this 12 day tour hosted in partnership with the Art Jewelry Forum, you will see the unsurpassed natural beauty, savor a fusion of local flavors, sample award-winning wines and experience the flourishing art, craft and design of South Africa.

Trip HIGHLIGHTS

CAPE TOWN
Take in its awe-inspiring sights and landmark locations, as well as studios of seminal artists. Enjoy a reception at the home of the doyenne of tactile crafts - Elbé Coetsee. Be guided around Zeitz MOCAA, and limited-edition designs at Southern Guild - both located in the V&A Waterfront - along with a premier contemporary collection at Norval, and an exceptional private art collection spanning two centuries at Ellerman House, also featuring its singular contemporary art gallery and architecturally astounding wine gallery.

WINELANDS
In the Winelands, visit a priceless personal glass collection, and Dylan Lewis' sculpture-filled garden set among amongst über-chic wineries, historic homesteads and unique Cape Dutch architecture. Interact with design creatives from the University of Stellenbosch.

JOHANNESBURG
In Johannesburg, with its standout skyline and cosmopolitan mix, see democracy at work in an art collection with a human-rights theme, a scene-setting museum that tracks human origins and journey out of Africa, and another that's home to significant holdings of African arts. Explore top creative hubs, linger over private meals with standout artisans, delight in Kim Sack's treasure-trove-filled gallery with hand-crafted objects from all over the continent.

PRETORIA
In Pretoria, view the historically significant Mapungubwe Collection of artifacts from Iron Age times, plus the Barbier-Mueller Collection of astounding gold objects from West African kingdoms located alongside the notable private art collection at the Javett Art Centre, affiliated with the University of Pretoria.

CRADLE OF HUMANKIND
In the Cradle of Humankind, a World Heritage Site, revel in a high-end creative hub where art meets anthropology. NIROX's beguiling private parkland filled with world-class sculpture is also where AJF award-winner Khanya Mthethwa is showcasing her 'Indigenous Knowledge.' Celebrate under African skies, and make meaning of your encounters while reflecting on Pliny's words "Out of Africa~ Always Something New".

Trip includes accommodation in all quality hotels, ground transportation, admissions, tips and taxes, and most meals (10 lunches, 8 dinners).

Trip does not include airfare to/from South Africa, travel insurance and personal items.

An optional 4-night safari will also be available. For further information about the trip and the optional safari, please see the itinerary below.

Terms & Conditions and Refund Policy

Complete Trip Itinerary

registration closed*

*Two spots have become available; please email [email protected] to inquire about registration.

NEW ZEALAND

2/13/2024

craft lovers ADVENTURE to NEW ZEALAND
February 13 - 24, 2024
CAUCUS MEMBERS ONLY
$5,345 PER PERSON DOUBLE ROOM
$6,567 PER PERSON for SINGLE ROOM

Swoon over the contemporary craft of New Zealand in this unique craft lovers trip! Art Travel NZ organizes this one-of-a-kind 12 day trip, featuring stops in some of New Zealand's most popular cities including Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. With input from JRACraft caucus member, craft collector and NZ resident, Peggy Greenfield, this trip is sure to delight the craft lovers in all of us.

Cost includes accommodation in 4 star hotels in central Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, domestic flights on Air New Zealand from Auckland to Wellington, to Christchurch and back to Auckland and some meals.

trip itinerary

tuesday, february 13- Auckland

Welcome to Aotearoa New Zealand. Arrive today and transfer to your hotel in downtown.Your hotel is available for immediate check in this morning. Welcome cocktail and city introduction.

wednesday, february 14- auckland

Visit Objectspace this morning for a talk on the place of New Zealand craft and object art on the world stage.
From Objectspace we head west toward the Waitakere Ranges to visit Te Uru Contemporary Gallery to view the Portage Ceramics Award. An annual exhibition of contemporary New Zealand ceramics. Enjoy drink at the home of JRACraft Caucus Member Peggy Greenfield, followed by a group welcome meal.

thursday, february 15- auckland to wellington

This morning we check out and transfer to the airport for our one hour flight to Wellington.
On arrival we visit Avid Gallery and Jhana Miller Gallery. Avid Gallery specialises in contemporary jewellery and objects. While Jhana Miller Gallery has a crossover of young artists and makers. Afterwards we will enjoy a group meal nearby.

friday, february 16- wellington

We enjoy a visit to our national museum Te Papa Tongarewa this morning and enjoy a behind the scenes experience with the Objects curator. We lunch at Te Papa and then head around the harbour to the Dowse Art Museum. It has a focus on craft and object art.
We will meet the director, Karl Chitham, one of the key promoters of New Zealand Aotearoa craft and objects. Dinner will be on your own.

saturday, february 17- wellington

Today we meet two local makers, a collector and take a drive around Wellington’s waterfront. The rest of the evening is free to join your guide to visit local art galleries, head back to Avid or wander the waterfront.

sunday, february 18- wellington to christchurch

We check out and fly to Christchurch this morning.
On arrival we visit the Christchurch Art Gallery and Arts Precinct for a city orientation. Christchurch has changed substantially since the 2010 earthquakes devastated the city. Learn about SCAPE – the annual sculpture festival as we travel around the city and enjoy a meal with fellow guests in the evening.

monday, february 19- christchurch

This morning we travel over the Port Hills to visit Ohinetahi, the home and garden of architect Sir Miles Warren at Governers Bay, spend time in Lyttleton and return to Christchurch after lunch via a local studio.
This afternoon we visit The National, the local craft, object and contemporary jewellery gallery and Dilana Rugs and learn about their bespoke artist carpets. A free evening in Christchurch gives you a bit of time to explore the city at night.

tuesday, february 20- christchurch

This morning we pack our bags for the last time and head back to Auckland. On our return we visit Sculptor Gregor Kregar in his studio before heading to the Auckland Studio Potters.

Wednesday, February 21- christchurch to auckland

Today we board our bus for a journey north of Auckland to the small community of Matakana. Our focus here is to meet two local glass artists and stop for lunch at Brick Bay Sculpture Trail. Brick Bay hosts a winery, restaurant and sculpture trail. On our way back to Auckland we stop by the studio of ceramicist Virginia Leonard.

thursday, february 22 auckland

Today we spend the day in town, visiting Auckland Art Gallery, Fingers, a contemporary jewellery collective celebrating 50 years in 2024. We head up town to Masterworks Gallery, which specialises in contemporary objects and jewellery, and finish up with a drink at Anna Miles Gallery where we learn about the practice of makers Tyrone Te Wa, Richard Stratton and Peter Hawkesby. Here we may also bump into Richard Fahey, noted lecture and passionate collectors of New Zealand craft and objects.

friday, february 23- auckland

We head out on the water today to visit Waiheke Island. A visit to Auckland is not complete without time on the Waitemata Harbour. We are known as the City of Sails after all. Enjoy time on the island, lunch at a celebrated winery, visit an artist studio and again bump into Peggy Greenfield to say goodbye. We then return for a farewell dinner.

saturday, february 24- onward

Optional extra day/night: Today you may extend your stay and join us to visit Gibbs Farm. Gibbs Farm is home to a range of large scale sculptural works by the likes of Anish Kapoor, Richard Serra and Sol Lewitt, Daniel Buren and Maya Lin among others. Otherwise you are welcome to check out and head home at your leisure today.

SEE THE FAQ

This is expected to be one of our most popular trips in recent history. Become a Caucus Member and register today!

tHE TRIP IS NOW FULL - please contact [email protected] to BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST

All cancellations must be made in writing to the James Renwick Alliance for Craft at [email protected] at least one month in advance of the trip start date. Refunds, less a cancellation fee of $150 per person and the non-refundable JRACraft contribution of $500 per person. No refunds will be made after January 5. We strongly reccomend making sure your trip insurance can cover any health-related cancellations. In the case that JRACraft cancels the trip for any reason, a full refund will be issued.

Comprehensive travel insurance is mandatory. Further guidance about this will be sent as the trip nears.

You may be asked to produce a Covid vaccination certificate and adhere to any and all New Zealand government regulations and requirements around Covid, if any at the time of travel.

You are responsible for any visa’s to enter New Zealand such as the NZeTA

CAUCUS MEMBER OPPORTUNITY

10/15/2023

A RARE OPPORTUNITY
EXPERIENCE ST. BRIDE'S SCULPTURE GARDEN COLLECTION
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15 | 9:45am - 4pm
$165 PER PERSON | IN - PERSON EVENT
CAUCUS MEMBERS ONLY

Caucus Members are invited to visit the an extraordinary St. Bride’s Sculpture Collection and lunch at Hunter’s Head Tavern in Upperville, VA.

The Private Collection under the stewardship of Barbara and Dave Roux, who live on this beautiful estate, features 50 works of art, many of monumental scale, placed across the field and woodlands of this rolling Virginia foothills landscape of natural beauty and cultural drama. Notable artists such as Mark de Suvero, Santiago Calatrava, George Rickey, Sean Scully, Henry Moore and so many more, all placed in 360 acre breathtaking landscape. These will all be enjoyed from low speed, open air motor vehicles.

LIMITED SPACE IS AVAILABLE

Bus transportation and lunch included. Participants should meet at Montgomery Mall near the Exxon Station promptly at 9:45am.

This amazing afternoon is organized by Caucus Member Sharon Buchanan.

-- SOLD OUT --

RUBELL MUSEUM TOUR

1/12/2023

Rubell Museum DC Tour AND LUNCH
thursday, January 12, 2023 | 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
$119 per person | Caucus memberS ONLY
IN Person EVENT | 65 I St SW, Washington, DC

JRACraft Caucus Members are invited to tour the long-awaited Rubell Museum DC in Southwest DC and join us for lunch nearby at Belga Café. Dedicated exclusively to contemporary art, the Rubell Museum DC reinvigorates the 1906 building of the former Randall Junior High School, a historically Black public school in Southwest DC that ceased operations in 1978. The museum, which is free for Washington DC residents, will serve as a place for the public to engage with the most compelling national and international artists of our time. After our docent-led tour, our day will continue at the Belga Café, a restaurant created by Belgium native and award-winning Chef, Bart Vandaele.

SPACE IS LIMITED!
Space is limited by the museum. Register below.

BECOME A CAUCUS MEMBER
The Craft Leaders Caucus is a membership of the most dedicated supporters of JRACraft. Become a Caucus Member today to join us for this event. >

EXPLORING SPANISH CRAFT

10/27/2022

EXPLORING SPANISH CRAFTS: AN INSIDER'S TRIP TO SPAIN FOR JRACraft
October 28 - November 4, 2022
$4,500 caucus members only (+ $700 for individual room)
in-person event

Join the James Renwick Alliance for Craft and Around Art Spain for a week-long tour of Spain. Enjoy private tours of museums, special studio tours, and visit neighboring villages to learn more about Spanish craft art.

SEE the full tentative itinerary

ABOUT TRIP ORGANIZER, SOFIA BARROSO

Sofia Barroro is the President of Around Art, a consulting firm that provides unique and exclusive experiences by introducing travelers to historical and private homes, private art collections, artist studios, and behind-the-scenes museum visits. Sofia has directed summer programmes for Syracuse University Centre in Spain (1992-2004); was head curator at the March Foundation Contemporary Art Museum in Palma de Mallorca (1995-1997); has directed the ARCO Collectors Programme for eight years and was member of the Board of Friends of ARCO from 2000 to 2006. She was also involved with the Collectors Programme for Art Cologne Palma. Presently on the Board of the Jakober Foundation, Zuloaga Foundation and Anar Foundation. She is the delegate in Spain for the National Museum of Women in the Arts committee. She has been organizing cultural travel since 1984.

Candela Cort

Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso

Javier Medina

Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja

TERMS & CONDITIONS

CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS
All cancellations must be made in writing to the James Renwick Alliance at [email protected]. Refunds, less a cancellation fee of $200 and the non-refundable JRA contribution of $600, are made if your notification is received at least one month in advance. No refunds will be made after this date except in the case of a medical emergency.

RESPONSIBILITY
Neither the James Renwick Alliance or any of the participating partners accepts liability for any expenses incurred by tour participants in preparing for the tour. We require that all participants be in good health. If you have a medical condition needing special medical attention, you must report it when filling out your application form by sending an email to [email protected]. We retain the right to refuse any applicant whose health, in our sole judgment, would negatively affect their full participation in the trip. Regardless of your health condition, we strongly recommend that if your current insurance does not cover medical costs while you are traveling, you insure yourself for the costs of medical care including, but not limited to: medical evacuation, baggage damage or loss, accident, and sickness. While we take every precaution, neither the participating partners, nor the James Renwick Alliance shall be responsible or liable for any loss, death, injury, illness or damage to or loss of property suffered or incurred by any person in connection with this trip.

NEW MEXICO TREASURES

6/3/2022

SANTA FE AND ABIQUIU
JUNE 3 - 10, 2022
$1,975 CAUCUS MEMBERS ONLY
IN-person Event

Enjoy New Mexico Treasures with JRACraft and get exclusive access to the region's top galleries, private artists studio tours, meet the curators of ground-breaking exhibitions, experience the local culture and some enjoy of the finest cuisine New Mexico offers.

Questions about this trip can be sent to [email protected]

Included: transportation to all planned events, some meals, all museum entry fees
Not included: transportation to and from New Mexico and during free times, some meals, lodging

Cancellation policy: All trips are subject to cancellation or rescheduling at JRACraft's discretion based on local or national conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic. If a trip is cancelled or rescheduled, all participants will be notified promptly and offered the choice of a full refund of the trip cost or the opportunity to participate on the new dates (if the trip is rescheduled).

tentative itinerary

friday, june 3: arrival day

Arrive to Inn on the Almeda
5 pm Dinner reservations at Chef’s Degustacion at Sazon

saturday, june 4: santa fe downtown

BREAKFAST at hotel

9:00 am Intro & history with Peter Weiss. Peter is one of the most experienced guides in Santa Fe and he will walk you from your hotel across the plaza to Patina Gallery.
Patina Gallery, the best contemporary craft and jewelry gallery in Santa Fe. Under the expert direction of Ivan and Alison Barnett, you will see contemporary jewelry and hear a short lecture by Bruce Bernstein. Dr Bernstein is a leading expert on contemporary Indian ceramics which are undergoing an amazing renaissance with the emergence of male potters..in a tradition which was previously all female. You will see some of the works by one of the super stars, Lonnie Vigil.

Lunch at Patina

BUS to Railyard
Tai Gallery, short discussion from Rob Coffland, Tai founder who discovered Japanese basket weaving, brought some of the masters to the United States.

Site Santa Fe, short discussion from Louis Grachos, the director. SITE is a Kunsthalle, dedicated to the modern aesthetic.

Form & Concept Gallery small reception. This galley has two artists who are in Renwick Collection Robert Ebbendorf and Deborah Baxter who may join us.

sunday, june 5: santa fe artist day

Visit the studio of Geoffery Gorman, who works with found material, the flotsam and jetsum of the human world. His work is widely represented in museums and private collections.

Studio visit to Gail & Zacharia Rieke, work in collage, assemblage and installation. Their work is represented in many museums and private collections.

Private reception at Gerald Peters Gallery to see Tom Joyce’s work and Karen LaMonte’s work. Tom Joyce is a sculptor and MacArthur Fellow known for his work in forged steel and cast iron. Using skills and technology acquired through early training as a blacksmith, Joyce addresses the environmental, political, and social implications of using iron in his work. Karen LaMonte works in glass and bronze, known for her life-size sculptures in ceramic, bronze, marble, and cast glass.

monday, june 6: chimayo/taos day

Santuario at Chimayo. The Santuario is a Catholic church built over a shrine which has miraculous healing dirt. It is noted for the large altar pieces showing the Hispanic painting traditions. It is a National Historic Landmark and contemporary pilgrimage site.

Centenella Weavers Studio, Irving & Lisa Trujillo have taken the traditional craft of weaving and made into an art. They have won almost every award possible.

Larry Bell’s studio in Taos.
Throughout his long and illustrious career, Larry Bell has made investigations into the properties of light on surface. By experimenting with the nature of surface and its relationship to space, Bell has devised a methodology characterized by spontaneity, intuition and improvisation. In 1963 he began to explore the passing of light through cube sculptures, challenging notions of mass, volume and gravity.

Harwood Museum
The Harwood Museum of Art is one of the best kept secrets in the Southwest. Founded in 1923 in Taos, New Mexico, the museum’s collections and exhibitions tell a comprehensive story of art in Taos and Northern New Mexico. You will explore notable art from contemporary to traditional in a historic adobe building.

Stop at Tower Gallery for Roxanne Swentzel, a potter and ceramic artist whose work is sculptural and innovative. She is a member of the pueblo of Santa Clara.

tuesday, june 7: jacona day

Visit Claire Kahn studio including lunch. Claire does crochet beadwork combining precious and semi-precious stones into necklaces and bracelets that take many forms. She will also cook a special lunch for the group. 2-1/2 hours for this event

Stop at Bulls Eye Glass to have a brief look at the raw materials and processes used in making glass art.

Private tour of the de la Pena house with suburb examples of early Navajo weaving, early Spanish woodwork. This house is being staged so is very much in process but a rare opportunity to visit a very famous house.

wednesday, june 8: museum hill day

Explore Museum Hill at the International Folk Art Museum, Museum of Indian Arts and Culture and take a tour by Leticia Chambers, curator of the glass show at the Museum of Indian Art and Culture, to discuss the glass show. There is also large exhibit of jewelry and ceramics. We will run two shuttles back to the hotel to stagger return times if some people want to stay longer.

Free time in downtown, which can include the O’Keeffe Museum, New Mexico History Museum, the New Mexico Museum of Art, and IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts

thursday, june 9: Abiqiui Day

Tour the O’Keeffe House and visit to the cliffs, an area above Abiquiu which O’Keeffe loved to paint.

Enjoy dinner at Gerald Peters Gallery for with members from the Art Alliance of Contemporary Glass

friday, june 10: departure day

Travel Day
Good bye (or local Spanglish: Bueno Bye)

Mixed Media artwork by Geoffrey Gorman

Patina Gallery

TERMS & CONDITIONS

CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS
All cancellations must be made in writing to the James Renwick Alliance at [email protected]. Refunds, less a cancellation fee of $100 and the non-refundable JRA contribution of $300, are made if your notification is received at least one month in advance. No refunds will be made after this date except in the case of a medical emergency.

RESPONSIBILITY
Neither the James Renwick Alliance or any of the participating partners accepts liability for any expenses incurred by tour participants in preparing for the tour. We require that all participants be in good health. If you have a medical condition needing special medical attention, you must report it when filling out your application form by sending an email to [email protected]. We retain the right to refuse any applicant whose health, in our sole judgment, would negatively affect their full participation in the trip. Regardless of your health condition, we strongly recommend that if your current insurance does not cover medical costs while you are traveling, you insure yourself for the costs of medical care including, but not limited to: medical evacuation, baggage damage or loss, accident, and sickness. While we take every precaution, neither the participating partners, nor the James Renwick Alliance shall be responsible or liable for any loss, death, injury, illness or damage to or loss of property suffered or incurred by any person in connection with this trip.

CAUCUS MEMBER TOUR OF NEW GLASS NOW

2/25/2022

FEBRUARY 25, 10AM - 12PM
In-Person event at the Renwick gallery
1661 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, WASHINGTON, DC
caucus members only

Mary Savig, Lloyd Herman Curator of Craft, leads us through New Glass Now at the Smithsonian Renwick Gallery.

New Glass Now was organized by The Corning Museum of Glass to highlight work that best represented a diverse approach to glass today. In 2018, it issued an open call for submissions to artists and designers from around the world, asking for works made in the previous three years. Anyone working in glass could apply, from novice hobbyists to the most famous artists, and all were given equal consideration. More than 1,400 individuals, collaborators, and companies submitted nearly 4,000 images of work. A panel of thinkers, makers, and writers reviewed and chose 100 artworks that best represented glass today.

New Glass Now is the third iteration of a groundbreaking exhibition series. The two prior exhibitions, Glass 1959 and New Glass: A Worldwide Survey in 1979, catalyzed major changes in the glass field. The Renwick Gallery hosted New Glass: A Worldwide Survey in 1980. Today, as the Renwick continues to keep with the pulse of contemporary glass in the United States, New Glass Now once again highlights the dynamic, global field as it is today.

SPACE IS VERY LIMITED!

Proof of vaccination will be required.

Installation of New Glass Now, Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, 2021.

Installation photography of New Glass Now, Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, 2021, Courtesy of Smithsonian American Art Museum. Photo by Albert Ting.

LEARN MORE ABOUT NEW GLASS NOW

CAUCUS MEMBER TOUR

11/14/2021

CAUCUS MEMBER COLLECTION TOUR
FEATURING THE HOME OF
PATTY ALPER and David CohN
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2021 | 2-3:30 PM ET
CHEVY CHASE, MD | In-Person event

"Our collection is a mix of works that has first been influenced by my mother Carolyn Alper, taking me for years to art shows and introducing me to my own tastes. " - Patty Alper

Patty and David's collection features Washington artists from her mother's collection, including Morris Louis, Gene Davis, Sam Gilliam. After years of influence from Carolyn, the couple branched out to expand their collection to include well-known artists like David Hockney, Robert Rauschenberg, Sean Scully, Chuck Close, William Christenberry and a large collection of their friend Enrique Martinez Celaya. Their collection is informed by gallery and museum visits, and attending arts programs like the one at Anderson Ranch in Colorado.

Pictured: Left Sam Gilliam, Dreyfus sculpture, Flanking the doors is David Hockney screens, Right Gene Davis

Organized by JRACraft Member, Tina Heller.

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