We're opening a pretty cool exhibition at the Renwick Gallery this summer - 40 under 40: Craft Futures, which features 40 innovative artists born since 1972. To celebrate this upcoming exhibition, the Washington Design Center invited eight designers to create rooms for their 2012 DreamHome inspired by artworks from the exhibition.

Shanon Munn's Office, Photo by © Morgan Howarth. Inspired by Christy Oates, Crane Chair, 2009, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Miriam and Liam Ellsworth in honor of the 40th anniversary of the Renwick Gallery. Photo by Christy Oates.

The DreamHome opens to the public on March 16, but there will be a special Preview Party on Thursday, March 15. Not only will you get to experience these fascinating interiors, but 100% of the proceeds benefit an acquisition fund to purchase pieces from the exhibition for the Renwick's permanent collection! Now if that isn't a good excuse for a party, I don't know what is! Tickets are $35 - reserve yours here. 

40 under 40: Craft Futures will be on view at the Renwick Gallery from July 20, 2012 through February 3, 2013. 

Smithsonian American Art Museum 

Washington, D.C. 20004

Renwick Gallery

Pennsylvania Ave at 17th Street NW

Washington, D.C. 20006