Ruth Penington

Ruth Penington (1905–1998) was an American artist, jeweler and activist for the arts.[1][2]

Penington was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado and grew up in Seattle.[2] She received an undergraduate degree from the University of Washington in the 1920s, 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]

Her work is included in the collections of the Seattle Art Museum,[3] and the Tacoma Art Museum.[4]

References
  1. "Ruth Penington: Tradition and the Designer". American Craft Council.
  2. "Ruth Penington Brought Activism To Her Art Career | The Seattle Times". archive.seattletimes.com.
  3. "Ruth Penington – Artists – eMuseum". art.seattleartmuseum.org.
  4. "Ruth Penington – People – eMuseum". tacoma.emuseum.com.
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