Deborah and Philip D. English have been devoted to
supporting the arts for many years, both through
philanthropy and the development of significant
collections. The Englishes’ impact is felt most strongly
in their hometown of Baltimore, where they have each served on the
boards of major cultural institutions, including the Walters Art Museum,
the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and Baltimore Ballet. As an extension
of their passion for majolica, both are also active on the board of the
Majolica International Society, and Deborah has established the Marilyn
Karmason Majolica Library, which houses an images database holding
nearly sixteen thousand entries featuring Victorian Majolica and related
materials. Recently, the couple made a $2.5 million gift to establish
the Deborah and Philip D. English Curator of Decorative Arts, Design, and
Material Culture and committed to donating more than 500 objects
of majolica to the Walters Art Museum. They have played a major role
as sponsors, lenders, and promoters of the Majolica Mania exhibition
organized by Bard Graduate Center and the Walters Art Museum.

Deborah and Philip D. English
Outstanding Patrons