Keynote: Place Matters & Continuing the Legacy

Russel Wright, Wendell Castle, and Wharton Esher­ick are iconic figures in Amer­i­can craft and design, each cele­brated for their distinct voices and lasting contri­bu­tions to furni­ture and the deco­ra­tive arts. Their creative prac­tices were also deeply rooted in place, with homes, work­shops, and studios — now open to the public — that reflect their singu­lar artis­tic visions. Join us for a lively conver­sa­tion explor­ing how legacy, contem­po­rary rele­vance, and place­mak­ing inter­sect at three sites charged with inter­pret­ing these creators and their spaces: Manitoga/​The Russel Wright Design Center, the Wendell Castle Work­shop, and the Wharton Esherick Museum.

Manitoga/​The Russel Wright Design Center

Wendell Castle Workshop

Wharton Esher­ick Museum