CRAFT WEEKEND

OCTOBER 24 - 25, 2020
3 EVENTS 2 DAYS
​ALL VIRTUAL

OCT 24 - OCT 25, 2020 | 
Join us October 24 and 25 for our JRA Craft Weekend in our first-ever digital Craft Weekend. The James Renwick Alliance invites you to a lively weekend of 3 events in 2 days, celebrating American Craft and our 2020 Distinguished Educators. 

SYD CARPENTER​ | Ceramic artist and Professor of Studio Art at Swarthmore College.

​DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR SYMPOSIUM

​SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 | 1PM - 3PM
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | $25 SUGGESTED DONATION​
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​Join the 2020 James Renwick Alliance Distinguished Educator Symposium online, featuring Syd Carpenter, Warren Seelig, Sondra Sherman and Carol Savion on behalf of Craft in America. The Distinguished Educators, will speak about their experiences and inspiration, sharing student work, and discussing the field of craft education. The conversation will be moderated by Leila Cartier, Executive Director of CraftNOW Philadelphia.


CARNIVAL OF CRAFT

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 | 7PM - 8:30PM
$100 PER PERSON |FREE FOR PATRONS

James Renwick Alliance supporters, friends and guests are invited to our online gala hosted by Michael Monroe, former curator of the Renwick Gallery! Try your luck on our wheel of fortune, participate in our craft trivia, and purchase unique experiences. The evening would not be complete without surprise special guests and a toast to complete the evening!

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CAUCUS DAY: CRAFT COLLECTIONS TOUR​

​SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 | 3PM - 4:30 PM
PATRONS AND CAUCUS MEMBERS ONLY | $90 FOR CAUCUS MEMBERS | FREE FOR PATRONS

​In this fun exclusive social event we will see the collection of Sharon Karmazin, Judith & Martin Schwartz, and Fred & Susan Sanders. Each collection, stunning on its own, creates a unique opportunity to see some of these top collections all in one afternoon with fellow JRA donors and friends. ​

LEARN MORE

SONDRA SHERMAN | Jewelry artist and Head of Jewelry + Metalwork program at San Diego State University.

WARREN SEELIG | Mixed media artist and Distinguished Visiting Professor in the Craft/Material Studies program at the University of the Arts.

CRAFT IN AMERICA | The award-winning prime-time PBS series documenting the vitality and significance of American Craft.