Ruth Penington (1905–1998) was an American artist, jeweler and arts activist.[1][2]
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| Born | 1905 Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| Died | 1998 (aged 92–93) |
| Alma mater | University of Washington, Columbia University |
| Known for | jeweler, metal arts |
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
edit- ^ Shaykett, Jessica (5 June 2014). "Ruth Penington: Tradition and the Designer". American Craft Council.
- ^ a b c d Beers, Carole (15 March 1998). "Ruth Penington Brought Activism To Her Art Career". The Seattle Times.
- ^ a b Harrington, LaMar. "Master Metalsmith Ruth Penington". Ganoksin Jewelry Making Community. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ a b "Ruth Penington". Tacoma Art Museum.
- ^ "College of Fellows". American Craft Council. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "Ruth Penington – Artists – eMuseum". art.seattleartmuseum.org.
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