Ruth Penington

American artist, jeweler and craft activist
Ruth Penington
Born1905 (1905)
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Died1998 (aged 92–93)
Alma materUniversity of Washington, Columbia University
Known forjeweler, metal arts

Ruth Penington (1905–1998) was an American artist, jeweler and arts activist.[1][2]

Penington was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado and grew up in Seattle.[2][3] She received an undergraduate degree, a Bachelor of Fine Arts, from the University of Washington in the 1927,[4] followed by a Master of Fine Arts degree from Columbia University.[2][3] Penington was instrumental in the founding of the Northwest Printmakers Society, the Northwest Designer Craftsmen, Friends of the Crafts in Seattle and the World Craft Council in New York City.[2] She was named fellow of the American Craft Council.[5]

Her work is included in the collections of the Seattle Art Museum,[6] and the Tacoma Art Museum.[4]

References

  1. ^ Shaykett, Jessica (5 June 2014). "Ruth Penington: Tradition and the Designer". American Craft Council.
  2. ^ a b c d Beers, Carole (15 March 1998). "Ruth Penington Brought Activism To Her Art Career". The Seattle Times.
  3. ^ a b Harrington, LaMar. "Master Metalsmith Ruth Penington". Ganoksin Jewelry Making Community. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Ruth Penington". Tacoma Art Museum.
  5. ^ "College of Fellows". American Craft Council. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  6. ^ "Ruth Penington – Artists – eMuseum". art.seattleartmuseum.org.

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