Washington Winter Show 2024

2024 CO-CHAIRS LETTER THE WASHINGTON WINTER SHOW 6 This page is sponsored by Jonathan G. Willen in honor of Kathy M. Prendergast and Suzanne Duvall Stelljes “When I began collecting, I did it for the joy of it…” — MARJORIE MERRIWEATHER POST I t is with this sense of joy that we welcome you to For the Joy of It: Creating Beautiful Spaces , a theme inspired by Marjorie Merriweather Post, whose passion for collecting was a testament to her appreciation for beauty, history, and culture. Marjorie’s collecting was not driven by a desire for personal gain or investment; rather, she collected “for the joy of it.” Continuing the legacy of Marjorie Merriweather Post at this year’s Show, we hope you will find joy in discovering and acquiring beautiful and meaningful objects, appreciating their craftsmanship, and learning about the stories they hold. She believed collecting should be a joyful pursuit, as the true value of collecting lies in personal connection and enjoyment rather than accumulation of possessions. As co-chairs of the 2024Washington Winter Show, we are proud to continue the tradition for the 69th year of bringing together talent and creativity to make this spectacular show a reality. We are so grateful for all our friends’ willingness to give their valuable time, creativity, and patronage to help us curate this beautiful show. The fruits of our labor benefit underserved and at-risk children and families through the invaluable community support of three outstanding charities: The Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys, St. John’s Community Services, and Building Bridges Across the River. This year’s Show, For the Joy of It: Creating Beautiful Spaces , reminds us of the importance of cultivating spaces that bring joy. During the pandemic, when we were at home more than ever, we realized the importance of the home as a sanctuary for the soul. Yet, the home has multiple roles to play from family hub to home office. Over the next few days, you will hear how the home can be curated to fulfill multiple functions and be a beautiful space that brings you joy. LadyHenrietta Spencer-Churchill will enlighten uswith tips on incorporatingmodern comforts and technology into a house while maintaining its character and architectural features at the Friday Lecture and Luncheon. Joy Moyler will converse with designers India Hicks, Celerie Kemble, and Alex Papachristidis on finding the intersection of beauty and joy through brilliantly designed and inspiring spaces at Saturday’s Design Panel. Artist-in-Residence JoshYoung, who excels at marryingOldWorld elements with amodern, restrained point of view, will chat with us at the Saturday Meet & Greet. Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens’ Kate Markert, Wilfried Zeisler, and WWS Advisor Ellen Charles, granddaughter of MarjorieMerriweather Post, will discuss inspirations for the design of Hiillwood’s garden paradise and share insights about its collections during the Saturday Lecture.