You're invited! Come learn about the James Renwick Alliance as we announce the donations and awards we have made in support of our mission. Hear about exciting programs, upcoming trips, and the ways that you can get more involved. Socialize with other members, meet some member-prospects and be the first to hear about the Masters of the Medium selection for the James Renwick Alliance's largest annual fundraiser, Spring Craft Weekend in April 2019.
Our featured speakers will be Jack Rasmussen of the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center, who will speak about upcoming exhibitions and newly acquired works from the Corcoran. Nora Atkinson, Lloyd Herman Curator of Craft; Abraham Thomas, Fleur and Charles Bresler Curator-in-Charge; and Robyn Kennedy, Chief Administrator, from the Renwick Gallery will preview upcoming the exhibitions Disrupting Craft: Renwick Invitational 2018 (opening November 9) and Ginny Ruffner: Reforestation of the Imagination and Michael Sherrill Retrospective (opening June 2019).
Program:
* Welcome: Michele Manatt, new JRA President
* Remarks: Jack Rasmussen, Director and Curator of the American University, Museum of the Katzen Arts Center
* Year in Review: Jaimianne Amicucci, Director
* Membership Report: Toni Alaimo, Membership Chair
* Financial Report: J.G. Harrington, Treasurer
* Invitation to Upcoming Programs: Rebecca Ravenal, Chair of the Distinguished Artist Sereis
* Announcement of the 2019 Spring Craft Weekend: Michele Manatt
* Guest Presentation: Nora Atkinson and Robyn Kennedy, Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum
* Closing and announcement of the door prize winner: Michele Manatt
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