The Arts & Crafts Movement, a fascinating period in American decorative history, led to the unprecedented commercialization of fine crafts and the empowerment of thousands of women and immigrants, who began to pursue new careers in design and handicraft. In 1893, the World’s Fair in Chicago heralded the egalitarian art movement in America that led to the establishment of a plethora of metalwork and jewelry companies and studios by the turn of the century. At the same time, a small number of lady amateurs, such as Frances Glessner, turned their attention to metalwork, producing objects of comparable quality.
Darcy Evon will demonstrate how these new trends spread throughout the Midwest and eventually the country, led by innovative pioneers who inspired an entire nation. They designed exquisite, original pieces of metalwork and jewelry by hand, starting with basic raw materials. Darcy is a freelance author and an arts and crafts scholar and historian who has published widely on the Chicago Arts and Crafts Movement.
The doors of Second Presbyterian Church will open at 6:00pm for a chance to view the newly restored and reinstalled Tiffany “Jeweled Window.” The program will begin at 6:30pm.
Co-sponsored by Friends of Historic Second Church.
$20 per person / $16 for members
All ticket sales final, no refunds or exchanges.