​Paul J. Smith, Director Emeritus at the Museum of Arts and Design has passed away at the age of 88.

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.

News about Patti Warashina, the Center for Craft, the Furniture Society and more.

Exploring comfort blankets during coronavirus and buying handmade online. 

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

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