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JRACraft Award for Excellence in Innovation

The James Renwick Alliance for Craft (JRACraft) partners with the American Craft Council to present this annual award which highlights artists at American Craft Made Baltimore who are using innovative techniques or materials.

Meet the awardees.

Given annually as part of the ACC’s Awards of Excellence at the American Craft Made Baltimore marketplace, the award features a $1000 prize and guaranteed entry into next year’s American Craft Made Baltimore. A longstanding partner of the American Craft Council, the James Renwick Alliance for Craft celebrates and advances American Craft and craft artists by fostering education, connoisseurship, and public appreciation through programs, educational trips, publications, and recognition of excellence in the field. In addition, JRACraft provides support to craft artists and museums, including the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

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  • Laura Fortune

    Besides making friendship bracelets as a kid, my interest in jewelry began in college with a growing desire to learn about metal work. It was during these studies, I took an enamel course, and I never looked back. The quality of color and the surface embellishment of enamel still fascinates me. I get a thrill out of designing with humor and color while using the ancient technique of enameling. I found my way to NYC and worked in the studios of some of the most notable contemporary jewelry...