(Pictured from left) Lizzie Spankowski and Laura Istvanek, Designed by contest winners Savannah Yanakowicz, Cali Jacobs, and Leo Phillipp
Photography: Rachel Comande
Designed by Me: Imagined Jewelry Realized
September 10 – October 4, 2025
at Racine Art Museum
Constrained only by the boundaries of their imagination, children from across Racine were invited to design their dream piece of jewelry as part of a collaboration with Rasmussen Diamonds and RAM. Three winning designs—chosen by the public, RAM, and Rasmussen Diamonds—across different age groups were transformed into wearable pieces of art.
This exhibition features the winning drawings alongside their real-life counterparts, showcasing the craftsmanship of local artisans while also giving the young creatives a first opportunity at having work on display in a museum setting.
In line with the museum’s focus on contemporary craft, these pieces demonstrate how art can be both functional and visually exciting, while also highlighting an intersection between imagination and reality.
More About the Exhibition
Artists in the Exhibition
Illustrators: Cali Jacobs, Leo Philipp, Savannah Yanakowicz
Fabricators: Lizzie Spankowski and Laura Istvanek
Designed by Me: Imagined Jewelry Realized
September 10 – October 4, 2025
at Racine Art Museum
(Pictured from left) Lizzie Spankowski and Laura Istvanek, Designed by contest winners Savannah Yanakowicz, Cali Jacobs, and Leo Phillipp
Photography: Rachel Comande
Constrained only by the boundaries of their imagination, children from across Racine were invited to design their dream piece of jewelry as part of a collaboration with Rasmussen Diamonds and RAM. Three winning designs—chosen by the public, RAM, and Rasmussen Diamonds—across different age groups were transformed into wearable pieces of art.
This exhibition features the winning drawings alongside their real-life counterparts, showcasing the craftsmanship of local artisans while also giving the young creatives a first opportunity at having work on display in a museum setting.
In line with the museum’s focus on contemporary craft, these pieces demonstrate how art can be both functional and visually exciting, while also highlighting an intersection between imagination and reality.
More About the Exhibition
Artists in the Exhibition
Illustrators: Cali Jacobs, Leo Philipp, Savannah Yanakowicz
Fabricators: Lizzie Spankowski and Laura Istvanek
Sample of Work in the Exhibition
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Exhibitions at RAM are made possible by:
Platinum Partners
The Estate of Karen Johnson Boyd
David Charak
Judith and David Flegel Fund
Ron and Judith Isaacs
Windgate Foundation
Diamond Partners
Ruffo Family Foundation
Ruth Arts Foundation
Diane Zebell
Gold Partners
Anonymous
A.C. Buhler Family
Robert E. Kohler Jr. Fund
Osborne and Scekic Family Foundation
Reliance Controls
Trio Foundation of St. Louis
W.T. Walker Group, Inc.
Silver Partners
Anonymous
Baird
Lucy G. Feller
Ben and Dawn Flegel
Sharon and Tom Harty
Dave and Judy Hecker
Paula Kalke
Horizon Retail Construction, Inc.
Johnson Financial Group
Lang Family Foundation
Dorothy MacVicar
Jan Serr & John Shannon
Sandra Shove
Willard and Mary Walker
Bronze Partners
Sandy and Gus Antonneau
Carol Baylon
Rose and Peter Christensen
Dave’s Wine Garage
Educators Credit Union
Patricia and Richard Ehlert
Express Employment Professionals
Deborah Ganaway
Carol Griseto
Hitter’s Baseball
Bill and Debbie Keland
Nancy and Nick Kurten
Susan Manalli
Norbell Foundation
JoAnna Poehlmann
Rasmussen Diamonds
SC Johnson
Harold and Lois Solberg
Kathy Stranghellini
Tito’s
Twin Disc
Janna Waldeck
Barbara Waldman
Marc J. Wollman
Media Sponsor
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