Ruth Penington Explained

Ruth Penington (1905–1998) was an American artist, jeweler and arts activist.^[1]

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, followed by a Master of Fine Arts degree from Columbia University.^[2] 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.^[4]

Her work is included in the collections of the Seattle Art Museum,^[5] and the Tacoma Art Museum.^[6]

Further reading

• Master Metalsmith Ruth Penington

Notes and References

1. Web site: Shaykett . Jessica . 5 June 2014 . Ruth Penington: Tradition and the Designer . American Craft Council.
2. Web site: Beers . Carole . 15 March 1998 . Ruth Penington Brought Activism To Her Art Career . The Seattle Times.
3. Web site: Harrington . LaMar . Master Metalsmith Ruth Penington . 18 April 2022 . Ganoksin Jewelry Making Community . en.
4. Web site: College of Fellows . American Craft Council . 22 December 2023 . en.
5. Web site: Ruth Penington – Artists – eMuseum. art.seattleartmuseum.org.
6. Web site: Ruth Penington . Tacoma Art Museum.