12th Annual JRA Day – Saturday, December 7, 2019
The James Renwick Alliance invites media based artists to submit an application to participate in the 12th Annual JRA Day, a one-day showcase for artists in the craft media. The JRA Day Artist Contract — Space Reservation Application can be found online at www.jraday.org/apply.html.
JRA Day is sponsored by the James Renwick Alliance, an independent national nonprofit organization that celebrates the achievements of America’s craft artists and fosters scholarship, education and public appreciation of craft art. The JRA was founded in 1982 and fulfills its mission through public programs, publications, recognition of craft artists, and financial support, including contributions to the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. For more information on the JRA, go to www.jra.org.
Last year’s JRA Day was a great success. The JRA plans to offer free admission and expand our efforts to promote the show. In 2018 most artists sold individual works at prices ranging from below $25 to as much as $600, and they expect a similar group of buyers this year.
This year’s event will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at the Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase, in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The web site for the event is www.jraday.org.
JRA Day is open to all craft artists who are members of the James Renwick Alliance. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are not a JRA member, you may apply for the show, but participants must hold a paid membership in the organization within a month of acceptance in the event and on JRA Day.
Memberships for professional craft artists start at the ART level (Alliance for Renwick Tomorrow) at $80 per year. For additional information on JRA membership go to www.jra.org/levels-benefits, call 301.907.3888, or email admin@jra.org.
A few changes in timing!
— Artist set up will take place from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
— The show will begin an hour earlier and will run from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
— Take down will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Panels are no longer available!
— Booth space that accommodates panels is limited.
— Artists may apply for a booth space and provide their own panel(s)
(for further details, see the application).
— Panels can be found online in searches for freestanding display panels
Additional notes (see the application for further details):
— The initial application deadline is June 30, 2019, and during this period preference will be given to artists who participated in last year’s show
— At least three reproducible 300 dpi JPEG images are required by July 15, 2019; photographs must reflect current work and be different from those previously used by JRA Day.
— The JRA will receive 40 percent of all proceeds from the artist’s sales.
— Advance promotion of JRA Day is done through postcards, the web site, social media, listserv notices, and press releases.
Please contact the JRA Co-Chairs if you have any questions.
Looking forward to a wonderful event on December 7!
Jere Gibber & J.G. Harrington
JRA Day Co-chairs