Washington Winter Show 2015

WASHINGTON WINTER SHOW PORTS OF CALL 16 SCHEDULE of EVENTS THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2014 PREVIEW NIGHT 6:00 pm — 6:30 pm SPONSORS BENEFACTORS & DESIGNERS CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION »advance reservation required« Sponsors, Benefactors and Designers are invited to a private early viewing of both the Loan Exhibit and the Show. Sip champagne as you mingle with our honored guests and have the first look at the fascinating antiques available for purchase. Your ticket includes admission to the Gala Patrons and Young Collectors Reception, run of the Show admission and a Show catalogue. 6:30 pm — 9:00 pm GALA PATRONS & YOUNG COLLECTORS RECEPTION »advance reservation required« Celebrate the opening of the 60th Anniversary Washington Winter Show, The Washington Antiques Show. Guests will enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and an elegant buffet dinner prepared by Susan Gage Caterers while previewing the Loan Exhibit and the Show. Your ticket includes run of the Show admission and a Show catalogue. FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2014 10:30 am – 1:30 pm LECTURE & LUNCHEON “The Art of Perception” WITH AMY HERMAN »advance reservation required« Amy Herman is an a orney and museum professional who brings a unique perspective to the arts. Amy began her career in the museum field at The Frick Collection on Manha an’s Upper East Side. Not long a er working as the Frick’s Head of Education, Amy developed an art analysis program that has been adapted to train medical and law enforcement officials to enhance their observation, perception and communication skills by learning to analyze works of art. Amy’s “students” include the CIA, FBI, Secret Service, Department of Justice, New York City Police Department, as well as major museums, hospitals, medical schools and universities across the country. You’ll never look at art the same way again! 2:30 pm Guided Walk: Thomas Savage, Director of Museum Affairs for Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library, will guide you through the Show pointing out museum quality objects in a variety of media and price levels. »free with show admission« 3:30 pm Dealer Talk: “Nautical Antiques of the 18th and 19th Centuries” with David White, White’s Nautical Antiques »free with show admission« 6:30 pm Dealer Talk: “Artifacts of Conflict: Nineteenth Century Militaria” with Sco Ferris, R&J Ferris Antiques »free with show admission« SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2014 9:00am —11:00 am APPRAISALS »open to public« The Washington Winter Show is the ideal place to learn more about your own heirlooms and treasures from experts in the antique trade. On Saturday morning, specialists in many collecting categories will provide a verbal appraisal of items brought before the Show as well as answer basic questions regarding age, origin, use and more. All proceeds benefit the Show’s charities. 12:00 pm Guided Walk: Spalding Nix, renowned fine art appraiser and owner of Spalding Nix Fine Art, will guide you through the Show discussing his tips for determining genuine antiques. »free with show admission« 2:00 pm — 3:00 pm LECTURE “How to Win the America’s Cup” Gary Jobson, historian, world-class sailor and member of the America’s Cup Hall of Fame, will moderate a panel including members of the 2013 Oracle Team USA sailing and design teams. They will share their stories and answer questions about the Oracle Team’s successful defense of the America’s Cup trophy. 3:30 pm Dealer Talk: “Nineteenth Century Sailor’s Art and American Ships in Foreign Ports” with Diana Bi el, Diana H. Bi el Antiques »free with show admission« 5:00 pm Guided Walk: Laura Layfer, fashion and decorative arts consultant, will guide you through the Show while discussing jewelry and adornment in all forms of fashion. »free with show admission« 6:00 pm —8:00 pm SATURDAY SOIRÉE »event is free with show admission« Join us for the Saturday Soirée, formerly known as Jazz Night. Enjoy live calypso music and signature cocktails from our cash bar as you wander through the incredible selection of antiques and fine art on display by our renowned dealers. Tour our fascinating Loan Exhibit, “Vessels of Victory,” which showcases the America’s Cup trophy, recently won by the 2013 Oracle Team USA. JANUARY 8– 11, 2015 FRIDAY – SATURDAY am – pm SUNDAY am – pm This page sponsored by Lucy Rhame, Anne Elmore and Mimi Conger Brown