Renwick Artrageous

December 7 • Grand Salon of the Smithsonian American Museum of Art

THE PARTY
An Art-infused cocktail reception which raised four times the amount of funds as in previous years for the Renwick gallery and its world renowned collection of American cra s and decorative arts.

THE SCENE
The Grand Salon’s custom-made draperies and gilded frieze elements created a stylish se ing for milling. The 200 guests took part in a silent auction which included an overnight stay at the National Zoo, as well as sampling cheese fondue and enjoying a live jazz trio.

THE PEOPLE
Art lovers and chairs Shannon Finley, Rachel Pearson and Raka Singh.

Heather Russell and Adrienne Pierce

Raka Singh	Hadley Gamble, Winston Lord, Ashley Taylor and Charles B. Fox

Robin Mellas	Shannon Finley and Tom Quinn

Tim Albrecht	Betsey Broon

Nini Ferguson	Carmen and George Denby with Sen. John and Jeanne Warner

John Jeppson and Giselle Therberge Jeppson with Suzanne Blickenstorfer and Swiss Amb. Christian Blickenstorfer

PHOTOS BY JONAH KOCH