Taking inspiration from the American southwest, Eugenie Berg combines concrete sculpture, Japanese prints, and hand-embossed drawings to explore the effects of time, gravity, and changing climate on both body and land.
Using recycled metal scraps and detritus of daily life, José Criollo fabricates whimsical sculptures with deep meaning.
For Christine Croteau, open-water swimming is deeply contemplative and meditative. Her newest sculptures serve as a representation of this intimate and profound experience.
The dichotomous landscape of the Burren region of Ireland is rich with artistic inspiration for Rebecca Duffy, who invites viewers to forge their own path along the Burren Way in her newest series of acrylic paintings.
Maureen Hebert explores the hidden power and beauty in natural materials in her latest work. After spending years working with clay, the artist made a significant departure by turning to a medium popular for children’s science experiments.
Clifton Hunt’s intricate still lifes are full of history and hidden detail. Through contemporary materials and time honored techniques, he pays homage to the Dutch Masters.
Themes of female resilience and strength found in Ovid’s Metamorphoses are reflected in Amanda Kidd Schall's most recent works.
Through life-sized drawings of endangered species, Donalyn Schofield pays tribute to the last animals of a kind. The impact echos a visit to a natural history museum, where one comes face-to-face with dinosaurs, elephants, and other creatures of epic proportions.
Joanne Stowell confronts and embraces the realities of motherhood in her latest series of work, Battle Scars. The resulting series is a collection of individual stories of strength and sacrifice.
Material Needs Grants fund the cost of the supplies required to make new artwork. Awards range from $500 to $1,500, and are supported by a single anonymous donor. Artist members submitting proposals for a MNG must be residents of Worcester County, and their proposals are considered for novelty, innovation, impact, and feasibility. The annual exhibit of the artwork produced with these funds is one of ArtsWorcester's best showcases for up-and-coming younger artists in the region.