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Ackerman Raffle Items Announced for April 23, 2025 Film Screening Event

4/8/2025

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​Join Docomomo US/MN for a special evening celebrating the life and work of Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman at the Goldstein Museum of Design on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, from 5:30–7:00 PM.

The program includes:
Film Screening – In Tandem: The Life and Work of Jerry and Evelyn Ackerman
Presentation – A Life and Legacy of Design: Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman, presented by Laura Ackerman-Shaw

The evening will conclude with a raffle benefiting Docomomo US/MN. 

Raffle tickets are $5 each, with one free ticket for each current member of Docomomo US/MN in attendance. Raffle tickets are only available in-person at the Goldstein Museum. Winning tickets will be drawn at approximately 7:15pm On April 23, 2025.

Raffle prizes include:
– A special edition DVD of In Tandem
– Limited-edition event posters
– A handcrafted wood carving, Foliage #1 (1976) designed by Evelyn Ackerman (!)

The DVD and wood carving were generously donated by Ackerman Modern. Winners can take these prizes home at the end of the evening. Posters will be available for pickup or shipping after April 26, 2025.

Don’t miss this inspiring celebration of two mid century icons—and a wonderful opportunity to support Docomomo US/MN.

More Information and Tickets:
https://www.docomomo-us-mn.org/film-screening-and-presentation-a-life-and-legacy-of-design-evelyn-and-jerome-ackerman
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Prize Details:


​Item 1: Foliage #1 [Wood Carving]
Item Description: Carved in ash in Southern California for ERA Industries. Natural finish. Designed by Evelyn Ackerman, 1976.
Size: 16” x 2-3/4”
Quantity: 1

Item 2: In Tandem: The Life and Work of Jerry and Evelyn Ackerman [DVD]
Item Description: Special Edition DVD of In Tandem by filmmakers Margaret Halkin and Katie Nartonis.
22 minutes; 2015
Quantity: 1

Items 2-10: Docomomo US/MN Spring 2025 Ackerman Events Posters [Inkjet Prints]
Item Description: Promotional posters used for the Docomomo US/MN Spring 2025 Ackerman Events. Each unique poster features one of the many mediums used by Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman: Ceramic, Mosaic, Tapestry, Wood, Hardware, Hooking, Silk Screen and Finger Puppets!
Size:
20’ x 30”
Quantity: 8
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2 Comments
Curt Nelson
4/16/2025 10:36:37 pm

Quick question:
Unfortunately, I have to be out of town and unable to attend. I’ve registered for the livestream, but will ir be recorded so I can watch it after the fact given a significant time difference at my location? Thanks.

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Docomomo US/MN
7/18/2025 11:17:52 pm

Hello Curt!

Yes – the event recording is available here:
https://www.docomomo-us-mn.org/film-screening-and-presentation-a-life-and-legacy-of-design-evelyn-and-jerome-ackerman.html

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