Washington Winter Show 2025

2025 CO-CHAIRS LETTER WELCOME TO THE THE WASHINGTON WINTER SHOW 6 This page is sponsored in celebration of the 2025 co-chairs, Rachel and Jared Michael by the Show Directors A s the Washington Winter Show proudly celebrates 70 years, our 2025 theme, “Preserving the Future of Our Past” is a tribute to the Show’s legacy. The Winter Show has always been a celebration of collectors, curators, designers, and preservationists — with a philanthropic mission to benefit families in our city. This tremendous heritage has grown from the dedication of countless volunteers and enthusiasts over the decades. “Preserving the Future of Our Past” is inspired by the decorative and fine arts as tangible links to our collective past. It is inspired by the act of collecting as preservation. Collectors appreciate that objects can give us context, insight, and enrichment as visual and tactile history. Naturally, the passions of collectors are as unique and diverse as the objects they collect. Whether we are inspired by provenance, technique, aesthetics, or sentiment, collectors are stewards of beauty and knowledge. “Preserving the Future of Our Past” is also inspired