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On January 14th in Saxtons River, Vermont I gave an illustrated talk about my work which included how to make a black ash basket, my influences and my story. It was a wonderful evening starting with a catered meal by local Harvest Moon Catering. Main Street Arts hosted the "Taste of the Arts; Tales from a Community" series and were thrilled with the sell out crowd!
On August 27th in Chicago Illinois I was featured on WGN-TV midday show, albeit briefly, demonstrating how I make a basket to advertise the American Craft Exposition Show in Evanston that weekend. Here's the link! WGN-TV midday fix
On opening night (November 12, 2008) at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show, I won the Adrianna Farrelli award for Excellence in Fiber Art.
On August 20th, I won the Show Directors' Award at the 2008 American Craft Exposition in Evanston, Illinois. Winning this award entitles me to return to the show next year without needing to apply. It will be the 25th anniversary show and I look forward to being there.
On opening night (November 29, 2007) of the "Crafts at the Castle Show" in Boston, my basket "Orange Pod" was purchased by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts for their permanent collection. They now have two of my baskets, "Porcupine" was purchased in 1998. I also won the "Excellence in Craft" award, the top prize given at the show.
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Orange Pod purchased by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts 2007
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Porcupine purchased by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts 1998
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I won Best of Show at the American Craft Exposition in Evanston Illinois, August 23 - 26, 2007.
I won the Exhibitors Choice Gold Award at the Smithsonian Craft Show, April 18 - 22, 2007.
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At SOFA Chicago 2006, my basket "Corseted" was purchased for the Arkansas Art Center, Little Rock. |
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Email: JoAnne@joannerusso.com Copyright: JoAnne Russo 2010 |
