The Workhouse Glasshouse presents the first invitational exhibit “Growing Glass: Instructor Honor Roll.” The focus of this exhibition is to honor artists who have generously shared their talents and knowledge through workshops and classes in the Glasshouse since it’s opening in 2008.

Reception: Saturday, June 13, 2026,  6-9pm

Curators: Sandi Martina and Candi Durusu, resident glass artists

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Stan Peterson carves and paints narrative/figurative sculptures with a contemporary edge. He is primarily a self-taught artist and has a love of folk art and outsider art.

Stan’s preferred medium is basswood because it allows for details and it can be easily cut with chisels and knives. Basswood is the traditional carving wood for carousel animals. The artist’s sculptures are often finished with milk paints, acrylic washes, and thinned shellac.

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Drawn from the American Folk Art Museum’s collection, Folk Nation: Crafting Patriotism in the United States examines how Americans have defined themselves through the creation, collection, and transmission of vernacular objects.

Emelie Gevalt, Deborah Davenport and Stewart Stender Deputy Director & Chief Curatorial and Program Officer, discusses the variety and artistry of works on view, including oil paintings, drawings, needlework, and sculpture.

Online event
Monday, April 27 • 10 AM – 11:15 AM PDT

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Material Remembrance explores the human desire for storytelling through fiber art, featuring work by Cameron Taylor-Brown and Aneesa Shami Zizzo.

Both artists create abstracted imagery referencing historic places and personal memory using textile materials, showing deep commitment to their craft and the mastery of technique that speaks to the breadth of their experiences.

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The Workhouse Clay International is the anticipated annual showcase of contemporary ceramics at the Workhouse Arts Center. Now in its 16th year, this exhibition represents the depth and breadth of contemporary functional and sculptural ceramic artworks.

The 2026 juror is potter and podcast host, Ben Carter, who considered 270+ entries to select 50 pieces that represent a variety of styles and techniques, and which demonstrate high technical skill.

Reception:  Saturday, April 11, 6-8pm

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Despite his legacy as a trailblazer, Leo Twiggs has never had a full retrospective in his home state of South Carolina.

The Gibbes aims to remedy that by celebrating his visionary career, showcasing his Batik technique and reflections on the American experience across six decades.

Guest-curated by art historian Dr. Frank Martin, the exhibition—accompanied by a full-color catalogue—will mark the 50th anniversary of Twiggs’ first solo show at the Gibbes in 1976.

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Hand and machine are two words that may appear to be diametrically opposed.

Yet, this exhibition of works by six textile artists – Kristy Bishop, Amalia Galdona Broche, Catharine Ellis,  Amy Putansu, Jon Eric Riis, and Christine Tedesco – using different techniques and equally distinct styles illustrate that the opposite may be true.

Gallery is open Thursday – Sunday, 1-5pm

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“Maine by Hand: Contemporary Craft in York County” is an exhibition series spanning five craft traditions — ceramics, woodworking, metalworking, glass and weaving and fiber arts — highlighting the skill and creativity found in the handmade.

From October 10 through November 22, the Maine by Hand: Fiber exhibition will feature hooked rug artist Lisanne Miller (Wells) and weaver Elizabeth Hunter (Kennebunk).

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“Maine by Hand: Contemporary Craft in York County” is an exhibition series spanning five craft traditions — ceramics, woodworking, metalworking, glass and weaving and fiber arts — highlighting the skill and creativity found in the handmade.

From August 22 through October 4, the Maine by Hand: Glass exhibition will feature glass makers Karen Gola (Sanford) and Lee Gordon (Kittery).

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“Maine by Hand: Contemporary Craft in York County” is an exhibition series spanning five craft traditions — ceramics, woodworking, metalworking, glass and weaving and fiber arts — highlighting the skill and creativity found in the handmade.

From July 4 through August 16, the Maine by Hand: Wood exhibition will feature wood carver and turner Mark Wheeler (Saco) and Saer Huston of Huston & Co. (Kennebunkport)

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“Maine by Hand: Contemporary Craft in York County” is an exhibition series spanning five craft traditions — ceramics, woodworking, metalworking, glass and weaving and fiber arts — highlighting the skill and creativity found in the handmade.

From May 23 through June 28, the Metal exhibition will feature contemporary artist Jean Noon (Springvale) and metalsmith Rachael Ryan (Arundel).

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“Maine by Hand: Contemporary Craft in York County” is an exhibition series spanning five craft traditions — ceramics, woodworking, metalworking, glass and weaving and fiber arts — highlighting the skill and creativity found in the handmade.

From April 4 through May 17, the Ceramics exhibition will feature contemporary ceramic artists Cathie Cantara (Kennebunkport) and Elizabeth Benotti (Kittery).

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Goldi reimagines the familiar tale of Goldilocks through a quieter, more tender lens.

In Nicole A. Vanasse’s hands, the story becomes not one of intrusion, but of curiosity—of a small, wandering presence (Goldi the cat) moving gently through a space not her own, discovering what it means to feel at home.

Rendered across sixteen cotton batik panels, the narrative unfolds through fabric, pattern, and form.

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Stop, Drop, + Pose: Clay in Motion traces the evolution of clay as a time-based medium, from one of the earliest efforts in The Sculptor’s Nightmare (1908) to early television and experimental theater, to contemporary artists pushing the material into new territories of video, performance, and moving image.

While early animation popularized clay’s elasticity, today’s artists investigate its fragility, resistance, and intimacy.

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In Conversation: Saturday, April 11th at 2pm
Sarah Amos

Reception: 3-5:30pm

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