Enjoy the creativity and beauty of unique art pieces while supporting artists and their craft.

Partners for Art + Design opens the doors to incredible private collections, studios, and unique artists connecting art lovers, patrons, and students directly with the artisans and their creative process.

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WHY JOIN PARTNERS FOR ART + DESIGN?

PFA+D focuses on artists working at the juncture of art, craft, and design.

Discover and explore collections, studios, and resources to expand the understanding and appreciation of art, the artists, and their craft.

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Meet and mingle with others passionate about the arts and learn about new trends in art and the developments that triggered them

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Receive invitations to special events and curated treks and field trips

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Champion new makers, empower them, and view artworks made out of traditional and new mediums

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Encourage the enhancement of the artist’s skills, design excellence, by helping them flourish creatively and commercially

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Convene with other art organizations, guilds, artists, and artisans to maximize learning opportunities and celebrate the transformative power of art and design

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The organization provides an average of 10 treks a year, giving participants expedition in the world of fine quality crafts a year giving participants access to

UPCOMING EVENTS

PFA+D treks and workshops are the perfect way to get up close and personal with some of the world’s best artists.

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PFA+D VIRTUAL SUMMER SERIES: ROMAN AND WILLIAMS GUILD, NEW YORK CITY

SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2025 • 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

*ZOOM INFOMATION TO BE SENT AT A LATER DATE.

Join us for the kickoff of our Summer Virtual Series as we journey to New York City and the French Basque Country for a special visit to RW Guild Gallery and the studio of artist Ludmilla Balkis.

Founded by Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch, Roman and Williams Guild opened in 2017 as a modern-day guild celebrating timeless design, natural materials, and master craftsmanship. The Guild features their own designs alongside a curated selection of global artisan goods and fine craft in ceramics, stone, and glass.

Our visit highlights Grasp the Mountains Then Let Them Go, a solo exhibition by Ludmilla Balkis. Known for minimalist forms exploring nature and structure, Balkis presents a new series of her technically complex ‘Hodei’ sculptures—slender bases blooming into wide mouths—rendered in an all-white palette using glazes made from foraged materials. These works push the boundaries of ceramic art and material expression.

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