Annual Report 2017 American Craft Council 1

Excellence, Equity, and Education

The American Craft Council’s by a range of artists, craft work in 2017 centered on thinkers, historians, curators, investing in the future of craft. and essayists. Edited by ACC This goal is a natural one for the director of education Michael Council, as honoring the history Radyk and beautifully designed and present of the field has by Moon Jung Jang, the journal always gone hand in hand with presents essential thoughts shaping the time to come. from leaders in the field and fulfills ACC’s goal to advocate The world is changing, and for craft as a cultural resource. craft must change with it. This is a challenge, but also ACC is also becoming a leader an opportunity. To thrive, ACC among arts organizations in the Charles E. Duddingston must actively move forward, area of equity and inclusion. In Chair, Board of Trustees embracing the new, even as we June, the board approved an preserve the best of the old. equity statement proclaiming that “the Council will work to Through two of our award create opportunities for creative programs, we honored the people from all walks of life.” up-and-coming artists who will For its August/September come to be the field’s lifeblood. issue, American Craft magazine The 2017 Emerging Voices examined the access various Award winners and shortlist communities have to craft, artists represent the best of along with ways to improve the coming generation. The that access. At the end of the Rare Craft Fellowship Award, year, ACC began working with presented in association with Lynnea Atlas-Ingebretson of The Balvenie, maker of fine Imagine Deliver, who will lead Scotch whisky, recognizes staff in inclusion training over masters of time-honored the first few months of 2018. traditions, but those makers, too, are blazing new trails in The way forward for craft their areas of expertise. involves growing, welcoming, incorporating, and celebrating. 2017 also saw the debut of We are proud to work at those American Craft Inquiry, a journal tasks, and we thank you for dedicated to exploring craft your continued support of our ideas and issues. With two mission to champion craft! issues so far and two more on the way in 2018, the journal features long-form writing 2 American Craft Council 3 Celebrating Excellence

We were delighted to honor so many talented makers from across the country this year through two of our awards programs.

Rare Craft Fellowship Award in association Emerging Voices with The Balvenie Awards

Each year, the ACC and The ACC’s biennial Emerging Voices Balvenie, a heritage whisky Awards recognize and support brand, team up to honor the next generation of makers craftspeople committed to the and thinkers in contemporary maintenance and revival of craft. This year we were pleased traditional or rare crafts in the to honor Jennifer Ling Datchuk United States. (San Antonio, Texas) as the Emerging Artist and Sarah This year’s finalists were Parrish (Boston) as the Emerging shoemaker Amara Hark-Weber Scholar. (St. Paul, Minnesota), furniture makers Abir Ali and Andre “Receiving the Rare Craft award has made a Also recognized were shortlist “Of all the strengths, what I appreciated the most is Sandifer of Ali Sandifer (Detroit), tremendous impact on my work as a shoemaker. artists Hannah Batsel (Chicago), when work I saw promoted inquisitive interaction fiber artist Janice Arnold I reinvested the monetary award back into my Ted Lott (Cooperstown, New and was executed in the most compelling way. I am (Olympia, Washington), Sandra shop to create a workspace that is among the York), Anna Mlasowsky (Seattle), excited to see how these artists and scholar move and Wence Martinez of Martinez best that I have worked in. The new machines and and Gerardo Monterrubio (Los forward with their work and continue to engage Studio (Jacksonport, Wisconsin), revamped hand tools will last the rest of my life Angeles). inspiring and critical dialogues.” and glass and installation artist as a shoemaker. Traveling to Scotland and London Emily Nachison (Portland, We published a limited-edition — Jiseon Lee Isbara, Emerging Voices juror Oregon). reaffirmed my commitment to craft by reminding print catalogue featuring the me of the beauty of the handmade and the many work of the nominees and “As an artist/craftsperson, I always critically examine The finalists were recognized in ways of being a craftsman and running a workshop. essays by Parrish. You can find new work both for design and for content. I look a ceremony in April in New York, The work itself is often difficult, but the life an interactive version of the to identify trends within the field, and to explore where Hark-Weber was named surrounding the work is infinitely inspiring, and catalogue online. why certain artists’ voices shine above the others. the 2017 Rare Craft Fellowship to be reminded of this was a gift that I will continue Our two winners, Jennifer Ling Datchuk and Sarah Award winner. She journeyed to unpack for a long time to come.” Parrish, did just that. Datchuk’s work takes porcelain to Scotland in the fall for her — Amara Hark-Weber and uses it as a decorative body adornment to Fellowship trip, which included address the internal struggles she wages every a stop at The Balvenie distillery day as a bicultural clay artist. Parrish, a scholar, as well as visits with other uses feminist-based historical research and visual shoemakers and craftspeople in the UK. documentation to provide a critical lens on the predominantly female-based field of textiles.”

— Karen Hampton, Emerging Voices juror 4 American Craft Council 5 American Craft Equity and Inquiry Inclusion

Launched in 2017, American The world is changing, and the Craft Inquiry is a new biannual United States is growing more publication of long-format diverse. This year, the ACC writing that’s timely, engaging, Board of Trustees decided, and analytical. Founded on after much research and the principle of collaboration – discussion, to demonstrate our with writers, curators, scholars, commitment to a future that and artists – Inquiry seeks to welcomes everyone. In June, the provide not only reaction, but Board unanimously approved also action, as it delves into this statement: topics relevant to a broad base of artists, craft thinkers, critics, The American Craft Council curators, historians, scholars, is committed to justice, and essayists. “American Craft Inquiry “American Craft Inquiry inclusiveness, and equity. is heeding the call is an exciting and Drawing on craft’s rich legacy Our first issue focused on for a richer context in necessary addition to of openness and its deep roots themes and discussions from which to think, read, the current renaissance in all cultures, the Council will The August/September 2017 issue of American Craft celebrated activists who ACC’s national conference work to create opportunities for are working to make craft more inclusive. To prepare for the issue and become and write about craft of craft scholarship. in Omaha. The second issue creative people from all walks more inclusive in all of our practices, the magazine team consulted for six in the United States. It Inquiry provides a months with Keith Woods, vice president for newsroom training and diversity at featured pieces on the evolution of life. National Public Radio. of the graphic design of Craft has the rigor, research, thought-provoking yet Horizons, the history of glass, and thoughtfulness accessible window into This statement is just the textile and ceramic artist Alice of a journal combined the minds of scholars, beginning. In the coming year, Kagawa Parrott, and more. with the fresh voice curators, and other it will be our touchstone as we of a magazine, with passionate observers make it an integral part of our “ACC’s work in this area is more important than ever. Issue three is under way. To writing that’s engaging of the craft movement, mission and all of our programs. There are too many issues today that drive people learn more about the journal and accessible to both past and present.” apart. The work of creative communities helps all of and how to subscribe, visit students, educators, us see what we have in common.” craftcouncil.org/journal. — Jennifer Zwilling, writer and curator artists, supporters, and of artistic programs, the Clay Studio — Stuart Kestenbaum, ACC Board Chair, 2015 – 2017 the craft-curious of all stripes.”

— Sarah Archer, writer and curator 6 American Craft Council 7

Revenue/Expenses Your Support Matters

FY2017 Operating Revenue The American Craft Council’s mission – “We champion craft” – informs every aspect of our work and drives every decision. From our award-winning magazine, American Craft, to our shows attended by tens of thousands of craft collectors and enthusiasts to our library and scholarly publication, ACC works $5.69 tirelessly to connect individuals and communities to craft. We couldn’t do this without the support and generosity of our 24,930 members and donors. These are just a few of the ways that your financial million support has sustained our work in 2017:

Craft shows 50% 9% number of scholarships for students and emerging professionals to attend ACC’s national conference in Omaha Publishing and advertising 65

Membership 13% number of emerging artists who participate in the Hip Pop program Education programs and conference 120

Contributions and special events 1% number of copies of American Craft Inquiry donated to students and academic institutions Strategic investment and endowment draw 3% 24% 637 525 number of items added to the ACC Library

FY2017 Operating Expenses number of people who participated in ACC’s education programs $5.69 7,400 million total value of transactions at the 2017 American Craft Shows – money that goes directly to artists 84% $12.5m

Program expenses

Fundraising 7%

Management and general 9%

The American Craft Council’s financial statements are audited annually by certified public accountants CliftonLarsonAllen. Audited financial statements are available upon request. 8 American Craft Council 9

Together, we’re investing in the future of craft.

As a nonprofit organization, the Council is fueled by your philanthropic V. Howard Paul and Megan Segre Jan Serr and John Shannon support. Your gifts enable us to promote economic opportunities for James Starr Moore Memorial Family Fund Fred and Gloria Sewell artists, create one-of-a-kind learning opportunities for students and Foundation Bruce W. Pepich and Stuart and Arline Small emerging makers, introduce new audiences to craft through outreach John and Ruth Huss Fund Lisa Englander T’ai Smith of the Saint Paul Foundation Gary G. Perkins Michael Strand initiatives and partnerships, and recognize the lasting contributions of Ruth DeYoung Kohler Sylvia and Jan Peters Todd and Lisa Sylvester established artists. Barbara Laughlin Juanita and Gustav Reyes Christopher R. Taylor Melanie and Bob Little Sidney and Joann Rosoff Sandra Vargas The people and organizations on these pages have been generous Joseph P. Logan RSP Architects Ruth and David Waterbury partners in this effort. We owe them a debt of deep gratitude for their Wendy Maruyama and Marnita Schroedl and Nancy Way commitment to the continued vitality and growth of the craft field. This William Schairer Carl Goldstein Ruth Westheimer annual report recognizes those who made donations to ACC between Virginia Hubbard Morris Shelton Gorelick Family Donald Yearsley and October 1, 2016, and September 30, 2017. This list includes donations Monica Moses and John Reinan Foundation Lawrence Valerio Rebecca Myers and Troy Juliar Josh Simpson and for all purposes, including annual giving, project support, and event Judy C. Pote Catherine Coleman $100 to $249 Windgate Internships sponsorship. Every gift is important, and all of our supporters have our Rockler Jackson Family Society of North American ASD/SKY heartfelt thanks. Together, we are making a difference. ACC was pleased to host four Foundation Goldsmiths Annette Atkins and Tom Joyce Tamara and Michael Root Valerie Sopher Lynn Bailets and interns this past summer with Rotasa Foundation Namita and Scott Wiggers Katherine Crosson funding from the Windgate $25,000 or more The Duddingston Sylvester Group Carol Sauvion Edgar and Rebecca Wise Boris Bally Charitable Foundation. This Anonymous at Merrill Lynch Wealth Estelle and Morton Sosland Susan Beckerman internship program was created to The Balvenie Single Malt Management Takahashi Family Fund of $250 to $499 Diana Beebe provide hands-on work experience Scotch Whisky Joanna and Gerald Mandell the San Diego Foundation Arnie and Judy of the Fishman William Bein for emerging craft professionals The Bresler Foundation Inc. Claudia and Dick Swager Todd and Betiana Simon Family Foundation Curtis Benzle and Wendy Wilson and to strengthen the field through and Fleur Bresler Foundation Joni and Frederick Beal Dalia Berman improved economic opportunities John and Robyn Horn Foundation $1,000 to $2,499 Thomas and Patricia Turner Hiedy Broten Helene Blieberg W.C. Rasmussen-Northeast Lucinda Bunnen Charles R. and Joy Boardman for students. The internships Minnesota State Arts Board Peter and Nedra Agnew Sara and Bill Morgan John William Alexander and Bank Foundation Karen and Lawrence Busch Ken and Peggy Bonneville allowed ACC to move forward on Barbara Waldman and Judith Brown Alexander Steve Wake Rachel A. Carren Mary and John Borgh projects, and each intern gained Dennis Winger Gregory E. Allen Velda A. Warner Denise and Gary David Justin and Megan Botham new skills and connections. Windgate Charitable Foundation Polly Allen Judith S. Weisman Fran Davis Fay and Phelan Bright Art and Martha Kaemmer Fund Francesca Eastman and James J. Brown “I have learned so much $10,000 to $24,999 of HRK Foundation $500 to $999 Edward Goodstein Carolyn Bucksbaum about the nonprofit Lisbeth Evans and James Lambie Barbara and Donald Tober Fernando Aguayo-Garcia Barbara and David Eijadi Mary Catherine Bunting and world and how essential Friends of Fiber Art International Foundation Lisa and Dudley Anderson James and Amy Geier Rosetta Rizzo Kathryn and Marc LeBaron Sandra J. Blain William and Francine Baker Dorothy Gerson Jon and Karen Burkhardt development is to Marlin and Regina Miller Linda Boss Jeffrey Bernstein and Elizabeth Goldstein Hanna Burruss the success of an Alexandra Moses Agnes Bourne Judith Chernoff Katherine Harris and Tom Keyser Kathleen and Paul Campbell organization. [ACC] gave National Endowment for the Arts Susan Bradley Peter C. Brandon and Rebecca Hoblin Robert Carlson and me opportunities to help Nexan Charities Elissa and Neil Chaffee Eileen M. Hyland Lucy R. Jones and Jim Johnson Mary Fontaine-Carlson with major solicitations Kay Savik and Joe Tashjian David Charak II Dorothy N. Brewer Julia Kaemmer and Tom and Irene Case Patricia A. Young Simona and Jerome A. Chazen Ann B. Catts Olivier Vrambout Carolyn Caswell and projects and spent Sonya Y. Clark Martin and Michele Cohen Stuart Kestenbaum and Charles and Annetta Cheek hours educating me on $5,000 to $9,999 Betty Cooke and Pamela Diamond and Susan Webster Sharon Church the inner workings of the Chris and Bridget Amundsen William Steinmetz Michael Brenner Kay A. Knox Dennis and Antoinette Ciesielski stages of an organization’s Connie and Todd Duncan John Cram and Matt Chambers Leatrice and Melvin Eagle Barbara Heinrich Krapf John Clarey and Robyn Hansen Arline M. Fisch Dr. Leonard and Adele Leight John and Marcia Cohen development. I have Karen and Robert Duncan Joan Dayton Carl and Jan Fisher Dorothy and George Saxe Ken and Julie Girardini Michael W. McKay and Matthew Cohn and Marsha Sage always been included Martha Head Philanthropic Fund Mark A. Grigalunas Catherine E. Lankford Ruth Cohn in the conversation and Charlotte and Raul Herrera Leilani Lattin Duke Jim Hackney and Scott Haight Jean McLaughlin and Anna and James Connors feel that my professional Carole Howe Kareen and Bill Ecklund Nick Hay and Carol Poulson Thomas Spleth Charles Fuller Cowles and abilities have been greatly Giselle and Benjamin Huberman Miguel Gómez-Ibáñez Will Hopkins and Pamela G. Meyer Constance Mayeron Cowles Lorne Lassiter and Gary Ferraro Rosemary and David Good Mary K. Baumann Michael Radyk Ellen Crosby enhanced as well. I truly Diane and Marc Grainer Gerhardt Knodel and Ken Gross Mary H. Rice Louann Daly feel that I became a part of $2,500 to $4,999 Richard and Catherine Haining Jennifer Martin Sylvia Rosen Daniel J. and Edith A. Ehrlich the development team.” Barbara and Arnold Berlin Heather Henson Jill Moormeier Hila and Saul Rosen Family Foundation Chuck and Andrea Duddingston Helena Hernmarck Gabriel Ofiesh and Mary Maher Kay Sekimachi Stocksdale Mimi S. Dann — Megan Nadeau, development intern 10 American Craft Council 11

Bruce Delaney Linda Lasater Barbara Poole $99 or less James Colando Helen W. Drutt English and Mark Laub Barbara and Stanley Price Andriana Abariotes Jan Parsons Colliton H. Peter Stern Rosemarie and Nicholas LeRose Sarah Pritchard Frances L. Abrams Jan Como Carol Durham Marjorie Levy Andrew Ranallo Virginia and Lloyd Abrams Paul Cooley Emily and Stuart Dvorin Marvin and Merle Levy Dennis Ray Penny Adams Josephine Cooley David and Wendy Ellsworth Allen and Evie Lichter Mary Restifo Kathy and Roger Alexander Debra B. Cooper Miriam and Leon Ellsworth Hinda and Tom Litman Charlotte Richard Rita Allan Scott Cooper Jane L. Emison Robert and Vera Loeffler Chris Rifkin Jeanette Allen Gisela Corbett Linda Engel and Mike Goldstein Betty Helen Longhi Tim Roark AmazonSmile Foundation Judy Corwin Susan Enlow Robert Lynch Denise and Gary Rosenberg Sue and William Ammerman Megan Corwin and Mark Phillips Brenda M. Erickson Maggie and Charles Maggio Barbara and Edwin Rossow Marcia G. Anderson Annette Costa Robert Erickson and Marian and Roger Gray Fund Michael and Karen Rotenberg Marie and George Andros Rod Coyour and Robert Einweck Liese Greensfelder at Fidelity Charitable Peter Rothe and Gail Amundson Glenda Arentzen Kathryn Crane Sandra Eskin Nancy Marks Jim Rustad and Kay Thomas Judy Arginteanu J. Peter and Sara S. Crumpacker Linda Fazio Lydia Matthews Helene Safire Carol Austermann John Teal Crutchfield Earl Flage Dottie and Paul Mazeroff Vonnie Sanford Beth Averbeck Mary-Jane Czelen Helena R. Foster Sam and Patty McCullough Janet Schachter Julia Bantly Thom Dahlgren The Intersection of Carolyn and Kenneth Foster James A. and Katie L. Schroeder Janet and Edward Barbieri Elaine Damon Craft and Design Joel E. Frader Janet Strain McDonald Schulman Family Foundation Nancy Barke Anne Darnay Barbara Nitchie Fuldner Janet McLaughlin and Ken and Katie Searl Bruce Barry William Davis and Jo Nan Davis ACC partnered with AIGA Minnesota Nancy L. Fulton Kurt Konolige Warren Seelig and Sheryl Gibson Teresa Baskerville Carol Davisson to host a discussion and exhibition Peter Ganzer and Eleanor McMillan Betty and Tom Seibly Carla Basom Linda Dean and Joshua Garlick in our library in conjunction with Annemarie Herrlich Ernest A. Meadows Elizabeth Seibold Alvin Baum Dorothy Delegard John G. Garrett Hella Mears Hueg Sharon Seim Charles Lester Beck Elizabeth Langan Dell AIGA’s national conference in Amy Gilbert Marcella Meharg Robert F. Shannon Lynne Beck Kristina Dendinger Minneapolis this fall. The result Thomas and Barbara Girgash Rachel and Nathan Messerich Marsha and Michael Shlaer Denise Bell Kirk and Andrea Denicoff was a lively panel of graphic Phyllis Goff Don Miller and Susan Thompson Sally and Robert Silberberg Kristine Berg Ann Dizikes designers who shared thoughts Helen C. Griffith Norma and Sheldon Minkowitz Paz Sintes Anne Birnbaum Edward and Holly Dobkin about the value of working in three Sandy and Lou Grotta Minneapolis Craft Market Katherine Smith Marian C. Blakeslee Vena and Wayne Dorn dimensions, the importance of Ted Hallman Jr. Carol and William Moody Vicki and David Snyder Barbara and Meyer Block Katherine Downes the tangible as part of the design William Harper Susan L. Morey Sandy and Robert Sober Trudy Braden Kathleen and F. Edward Dudek process, and the creative boost that Sarah Hawley Dunning Lynda Bourque Moss Jae Song and Leon Wright, Jr. David Braff and Lily Zhang-Braff John E. Dunkum comes from picking up a tool as a Peter and Terri Held Marilyn Murphy and Jay Stanger Peter and Judy Braham Annette Dunlap Dulcey and Kevin Heller Robert Medlock Robert and Joanne Stein Eric and Barbara Brenner Terri and Michael Dworkin method of creative expression and Mary Kay Hicks Murray and Virginia Vale Sue Stein Maren Rene Briggs Dennis N. Easter problem-solving. Nancy Hillman Foundation Laura Stock Cynthia Bringle Mary Anne Ehasz Diane and Tony Hofstede Michael Nation and Janet Sauers George Taler David Brody Eleanor Eisner “I’ve heard nothing but Wendy Holmes and David Frank Charles and Sandra Nelson Carolyn H. Thomas Julia G. Brown Lee Ann Ellingsworth positive feedback about Ayumi Horie Oz and Ann Nelson Ann E. Thompson Josh Bruner Shirley B. Engelstein our Step Away from the Diana and Terrence Horrigan Ulla Neuburger Lidija and Slobodan Tkalcevic Christian Burchard Linda Engler and Jenn Taft Anna M. Horsford Alanna J. Nissen Jon and Eleanor Totz Tim Burns Larry and Elaine Feather Screen panel discussion. L. Brian Huehls Susan and Paul Novak Susan and Sean Truman Ann B. Burnstine Cynthia Feldman Working with all of you Vera C. Hyman Tina Oldknow and Ann Tsubota Lewis Cabot Diane and Michael Feldman at ACC was a delight. A Susan Iverson Peter Herzberg Myung Urso Kathryn L. Calderwood Fabio Fernandez big shout-out to everyone Kiyomi Iwata John and Marla Ordway C.L. van der Schans Carol B. Camiener Nina Fersen on your staff for their Carol Jarvis Richard J. Osborne Veto Design Edgar and Linda Canada Robert and Marsha Fidoten Alyce and Steven Kaplan Andrew and Kathryn Patti Warashina Theresa Capuana Amy and Marko Fields exceptional expertise. John and Merrily Karel O’Shaughnessy Marilyn Webster Anna and Steve Carlson Elaine and Stephen Fink Every detail was perfect. Glen Kaufman Ronald and Carol Ozaki Harriet S. Wetstone Campbell Cawood Allen R. Firestone We are grateful.” Barbara and Ron Kaufman Jan Painter and Oliver Williams and Janet M. Chapman Patti and Ron Fleming H. William Keland Michael Somermeyer Mary Ann Holloway Joel A. Cherrico Stacy Fortier — Kolean Pitner, AIGA Fellow, Rosemary Kessler Virginia K. Parks Frances A. Williamson Lili and Sheldon Chester Neel Foster associate director of archives, Anne Kilcup Ronald J. Pascho H. Leabah Winter Mary Childs Sondra Francis AIGA Minnesota Dale Killian Ellen and Susan Patz Kathleen Wosika and David Fox Barbara Jean and Patrick Clare C. Robert Friedman and Lewis D. Knauss Elizabeth and Andrew Pelham Joan Wright Pauline and Noel Clark Vernon Mosheim Bruce Lane and Jeanene and Mark Perry Nsay Yang Anne Claysmith Melissa Frigaard Leslie Barron Lane Linda Peshkin Karen and Mark Zorensky Nelly B. Cogan Ida Butler Fuell 12 American Craft Council 13

Gary Gardner Lauren Kebschull and Sharon McKain Deborah Richardson Sheila Tuffanelli Millicent M. Gary Luke Borkenhagen Judy Kensley McKie Judith and Harry Rickard Gayna Uransky and Patrick Woods John Geier and Galina Perelman Barbara Kerxton Paul Meinerth Barbara Ross Peter Vale Susan and Howard Geifman Ewa Kielczewska Paul Mellblom Mark and Stacy Roszkowski Mira J. Van Doren Julia Gelfand Sylvia Kihara and Roger Neill Michelle Mercer Suzi Rotering and Brian Hunt Cathy Vaughn and Kathryn Fessler Ray Gernhart and Fritz Schmidt Doris and Eric Kimmel Rebecca Merrill Louise Rothman-Riemer and William and Sharon Vetruba Eric Gjerde and Ioana Stoian Kineta Kindell Kathleen Mikitin and Davis Riemer Vida Vida Kathy and David Goble Marjorie Kingston Jean-Charles Crochet Justin and Brooke Rothshank Karen Viser Carol Goldberg Robert Klane and J.C. Scott Diane and Dean Milbrath Andrea Ruff Kathryn Vitek Elaine Goldstein Dianne and John Knapp Susan Miller Frank and Donna Salinas Cecilia Volpati Kristine Goldy Nancy Koenigsberg Holly Mirchel and Michael Jane Samargia Margaret Cohen Voss Katherine Goodrich Richard Kolb and Yardbirds Stelmach Jason Samuels Mary Wahling Katherine and Leon Goodrich Jim Kolva and Pat Sullivan Margaret Moench and Elizabeth Sanders Robert Wallace Jane Graupman Janet Koplos Ira Mellman William and Ellen Sandler John Walsh Jeffrey and Marlene Green Wallace M. Kowalczyk and Antoinette and Leo Monster George Sawyer Deborah Walter Ann Grumet Littman and Lindy L. Kowalczyk Marcia Morse Rick Scarlett Clark D. Waterman Jeffrey Littman Myron Laban Eleanor Moty Eric and Nicole Schneider Irene Watson Membership Matters Megan E. Guerber Marilyn M. Lamar Julia Muller and Earl Shreckengast S.L. and Eleanor Schorr Mark and Cheryl Watson Mark and Nancy Guyre Renee Lane Thomas Myers John and Bette Sellars Darcee Weber For 75 years, American Craft Candi and Terry Hale Solomon Langermann Irene and Ronald Nakasone Linda and Daniel Sepe Vita Wells Council members have recognized Valorie and Jerry Harlow Gail Lannum Rosanne Nathanson Barbara Shapiro Ellen M. Wells the value of our organization and Merrilee Harrigan Donald Larson Sarah Nealley Marina Shimelfarb Susan Wertheimer-David and the difference that craft makes Christopher and Megan Harris Maxine Lawler Colleen and Gregg Nelson Lynn Shue Alexander David Clare and Calvin Hasbrouck Todd Layfield Lynn Nelson and Michael Keeler Mariana Shulstad Mary Wertz for individuals and communities – Christina Heinrichs Rosalind Lazarus Jo-Ann Neuhaus Margaret Sifferlin West Side Women’s Club preserving, cultivating, and Joan Heller Allen Lear and Julia Graham Lear Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Neumark Tom and Patty Simmons Shelley Wetzel celebrating this communal heritage. Grayce Hess Jo Ellen S. Lee Olga T. Neuts Andrea Small Willie Willette ACC supports professional makers, Joan Higinbotham Mary Anne Lee Sheryl Newman Joanne and Osten Smith Arthur J. Williams offers educational resources, and Sara Hill Glover and Robert Lee and Mary Schaffner Lindsay Noble Mathew B. Smith Jr. and Paula and Robert Winokur promotes the handmade – all thanks Jonathan Glover Walter and Margaret Legett Jean Nordlund Elizabeth H. Smith Jerry and Debra Wood to the support of our members, who Barbara Hoff Nancy and Harry Lemay Diane Norman Sandra Smith and Michael Black Gaylord and Nancy Workman are as deeply invested in craft as Robyn Hollingshead Kristin D. Levier Jane A. Nosbisch Sherwood Snyder III Chris and Heather Worthington we are. We encourage you to join us Michelle Holzer Nicolai Lewis Vanessa Novak and Chad Ruter Silvia and Erne Soos Linda Wyre Houck Family Trust James Linton Judy Nyquist Jennifer Sorkin and Cheri Owen Donjenna Yokley at craftcouncil.org/membership. Barbara Lee Hoyt Deborah Litvin Tom Oliphant Terri Spencer Adrienne Yurick Mary Lee Hu Terri Logan Anne and John Oppenheimer Mark Stageberg Renee Zettle-Sterling and “The organization is Debora G. Hulett Ted Lott Patricia and Paul Owoc Patricia Stark John Sterling fantastic. It allows me Ursula Hyman Susan Lowry John and Roberta Pabst Janet and Walter Stephens Rishia and Andrew Zimmern great opportunities to Milana Isaacson Priscilla MacDougall Joseph Pabst Jay and Lotta Stewart Ilene Zweig enjoy crafts, and as an Mary W. Jacobs Warren MacKenzie Cheryl and Joseph Paret Katherine Stiassni Sue Jacobson Ethelmary and David Maddox Cristina Pellechio and Job Heintz Sharon Stillman Randall Darwall Fiber Fund artist myself, I would Richard Jacobus Janet and Jerald Maddox Robin Pensy Christy L. Stolpestad Chris and Bridget Amundsen always support the arts Edna Jamandre Cheryl Magnuson-Giese Gerry Perez Paul and Cynthia Sturdevant Sabina Barach wholeheartedly.” William John Jameson III Patricia Makowski Matthew and Deborah Pey John Swanson D. Hayne Bayless and Mara Lavitt Bill and Gail Jamieson Raphaele Malandain Gail Piccoli Vincent Tancredi Elizabeth L. C. Beck and the — Polly Pancoe, ACC member Lois and Dirk Jecklin Jacob Mans Kristine Plate Marvin and Davira Taragin Smithsonian Women’s Donella Jenkins and Grace Marques Stephanie Plaut Winifred and Stephen Tart Committee Harold Porter Lois Martin Paul Poliquin Barb Tatzel Ann Beckert Jay and Sandra Jensen Wence and Sandra Martinez Robert Pollock Kimberley Taylor Arthur Beckert and Judith Jogis Marilyn Maslan Faye Popper Vernon Theiss Betsy Haas-Beckert Candace Johnson Martha G. Mason Esther and Robert Printz Melodie B. Thomas Sue and David Beddow Jean Ellen Jones Thomas B. Mattson Michael Puryear Joy Thornton-Walter Barbara and Arnold Berlin Richard Jones Laurel McCall Rosanne Raab Leonard Thurschwell and Sara Berman Irma Juarez Nathalie McCulloch Anthony P. Regis Cheryl Hecht-Thurschwell Harriet K. Bernstein Karen and Eric Kaler Marguerite L. McIntosh John and Elsa Reich Patti Tracey and Chris Hudson Bill and Idy Goodman Family Judith Karpen Catherine McIntosh and Judith Reynolds John and Jane Truckenbrod Donor Advised Fund of the Mary Keasler Charles Tuggle Howard M. Rice Randell Tuell Jewish Community Foundation 14 American Craft Council 15

Board of Trustees

Harold Bloom Bonnie and James Lytle In-Kind Donations Charles E. Duddingston, Chair Wayne Higby Amy Schwartz Gail M. Brown Celeste Manley Four Kitchens LLC Minneapolis, MN Alfred Station, NY Corning, NY Sarah Buchanan Susan and Bill Maxfield Ideal Printers Inc. Senior vice president, Director/chief curator of Alfred Director, The Studio, Corning Valerie K. Burden Liam McElhorne and Kevin Neil The Loczi Design Group Duddingston Sylvester Group Ceramic Art Museum; Robert Museum of Glass Joanne Burns Angela McManus Max’s at Merrill Lynch C. Turner Chair of Ceramic Art, Peggy and Blain Butner Howard Menaker and Microsoft Philanthropies Alfred University Josh Simpson Helene Cabour Patrick Gossett Mohawk Fine Paper Lorne Lassiter, Vice Chair Shelburne Falls, MA Kathryn and Gardner Cadwalader Nancy Wills Michel Quad/Graphics Charlotte, NC Ayumi Horie Glass artist and educator Portland, ME Cissel and Brian Collins Louise Millikan Shapco Printing Past executive director, Founders’ Circle, Mint Museum Ceramic artist Gary J. Smith Lori Cooper and Thomas Mullaney Lynda Mounts San Francisco, CA Susan Coppelman Sally Mullen Our philanthropic community Miguel Gómez-Ibáñez, Treasurer Giselle Huberman Principle, Beveridge & Diamond Julie Dale Jordan and Jean Nerenberg always has room for more. If Weston, MA Sarasota, FL Chris Darwall Patricia O’Connor you are interested in supporting President, North Bennet Street Past president, James Renwick Michael Strand Stephen L. Darwall Peggy and William Parr ACC with a tax-deductible gift, School Alliance Fargo, ND Mary Darwall-Santangelo Jan Paul you can give securely online at Professor of art and head of Frederick Derr and Nina Look Galen Perdue craftcouncil.org/giving. Lydia Matthews, Secretary Kathryn LeBaron Visual Arts, North Dakota State John Donnellan Nancy B. Poor Brooklyn, NY Lincoln, NE University; ceramic artist Nancy Downs Winslow and Judy C. Pote ACC has made every effort Professor of visual culture, Collector; member, Lincoln Eric Winslow Bill and Caroline Press to ensure the accuracy of this director of the Curatorial Partners for Public Art Christopher Taylor Judith Dysart Judy Lynn Prince listing. Please contact Design Research Lab, Development; member, Nebraska Philadelphia, PA Richard Eisen and Maryellen Chris Rifkin Rebecca Merrill, development The New School’s Parsons Arts Council President, the Clay Studio Maguire-Eisen Kathleen Ross associate, at (612) 206-3129 or School of Design Barbara and Art Elkins Carol Rudman [email protected] if you Wendy Maruyama Lucille L. Tenazas Catharine Ellis Carol Sauvion find an omission or error. Kevin Buchi San Diego, CA Beacon, NY James and Marsha Ellowitz Marion Philipsen Seasholtz and Malvern, PA Artist and educator; professor Associate dean and Henry Wolf Kathleen Emrich and Matthew Seasholtz Past CEO, emeritus, San Diego State professor, School of Art, Media Robert Sherwood Kirsten Sedestrom TetraLogic Pharmaceuticals University and Technology, The New School’s Jemison H. Faust Leslie Sevcik Parsons School of Design Lynn and John Field Carol Lee Shanks Robert Duncan Jean W. McLaughlin Lincoln, NE Little Switzerland, NC Folayemi Wilson Beth Ann and Bob Gerstein Sallie Sherman Chairman emeritus, Past executive director, Penland Chicago, IL Robin Gibbs Micala Sidore Duncan Aviation School of Crafts Associate professor of art, Juanita Girardin and Larry Fielder Dr. Brenda C. Solomon department of art and art history, Eileen Goldman Mary Stackhouse Lisbeth Evans Lynda Bourque Moss School of Fine and Performing Cynthia Good Susanne and Ken Swisher Winston-Salem, NC Billings, MT Arts, Columbia College Jake Goodman Patricia C. Taylor North Carolina Secretary of CEO, Moss Consulting Gale Graubart-Roman Chris and Bill Triola Cultural Resources, 2001 - 08; Patricia A. Young Carol Halperin Sara Tweed chairman, W3SM Rebecca Myers Silver Spring, MD Gail Hansen Rosamond B. Vaule Baltimore, MD Retired MSW/psychotherapist; Harriett J. Harper Barbara Vender Carl Fisher Jewelry designer, Rebecca Myers board member, James Renwick Rosemarie T. Hester Barbara Waldman and Tacoma, WA Collection Alliance, 2009 - 14 Carol and Jean-Pierre Hsu Dennis Winger Collector; past board member, Gabriella and E. Glenn Isaacson Patricia P. Warner and Museum of Glass Bruce W. Pepich Marilyn Zapf Michael F. James Anne F. Costello Racine, WI Asheville, NC Elizabeth Kane Dr. Anna Weitzman and Ken Girardini Executive director and curator Assistant director and curator, Judith Kaufman Mrs. Marilyn Weitzman Sykesville, MD of collections, Racine Art Museum Center for Craft, Creativity Charles and Janet Kawada Scotty Werner Artist, designer, owner, and Charles A. Wustum Museum & Design Anne B. Keiser Linda A. Wilkinson Girardini Fine Art and Design of Fine Arts Gretchen G. Keyworth Margaret Williams and Sidney D. Rosoff, Counsel and Al and Marcy Kolchinsky Karl Larson Charlotte Herrera Carol Sauvion Honorary Trustee Webster, NY Los Angeles, CA New York, NY Jane and Vello Kuuskraa Ann Williamson Past president, University of Executive director, co-executive Partner, McLaughlin & Stern LLP Susan Labovich Barbara and James Willis This activity is made possible Rochester Memorial Art Gallery producer, director, Craft in America Mary Ann Lambert Wendy C. Wolf by the voters of Minnesota board of managers Hilary Law Nellie Znamierowski through a Minnesota State Kay Savik Christine Leith Arts Board Operating Support St. Paul, MN Marilyn Levin grant, thanks to a legislative Senior statistician, Office of Dona Look and Ken Loeber appropriation from the arts and Nursing Research, University Sydney Lynch cultural heritage fund. of Minnesota 16

Life Trustees

In 2016, ACC created a new Leilani Lattin Duke Sara Morgan distinction to honor the Pacific Palisades, CA Houston, TX work of past trustees. It is Founding director, Getty Founder, Houston Center for Education Institute for the Arts; Contemporary Craft with deep gratitude that we craft advocate recognize Life Trustees for Barbara Waldman their extraordinary service, Marlin Miller San Francisco, CA inspirational leadership, and Reading, PA Board member, Museum of Arts commitment to the American Director and president, and Design Craft Council. Norwich Ventures

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