EXHIBITION PARTICIPANTS

The 23 artisans listed below are a select group who are listed in the Alleghany Craft Network and in addition applied for, and were juried into the project's special exhibition. Click here for more about the special exhibition jurors and dates, and here to read the July 7th media release, and here to see the artisans who attended the opening.

Martha Akers
Roanoke, Virginia
Fiber/ Decorative
"Hand painted fiber wall hangings"

Shirley Albright
Clifton Forge, Virginia
Fiber/ Mixed media

Mary Barnes
Millboro, Virginia
Fiber/ Decorative

Lois A. Bittner
Troutville, Virginia
Jewelry

Karen Brown
Serendipity Basketry
Covington, Virginia
Wood/ Baskets

Brian D. Fencer
Reclaimed Innovations
Fairfield, Virginia
Wood/ Furniture
"Farm tables made from reclaimed antique wood"

Patricia Fowler
Pebbles Tabletop Soapstone
Fishersville, Virginia
Mixed Media/ Stone
"Hand turned soapstone for functional tabletop applications"

Michael Gamble
MG Pottery Studio
Waynesboro, Virginia
Ceramics/ Pottery
"Teaching area school children about pottery"

Duane Hahn
Hahn Studio
Waynesboro, Virginia
Ceramics
"Handbuilt ceramic masks, bowls and figures"

Lynn Hilton-Conyers
Lyndhurst, Virginia
Ceramics
"Raku wall plaques, multi-media surface decoration"

Rebecca Humphrey
Linville, Virginia
Mixed Media/ Paper
"Bas-relief forms, leaving fossil-like impressions"

Lisa Jacenich
Artful Gifts
Monterey, Virginia
Mixed Media/ Accessories
"Hand-made paper embellished with fibers"

Lindsey Livesay
Top Hat Crafts
Fincastle, Virginia
Jewelry
"Beautiful elements artfully combined"

Steve Mitchell
Steve Mitchell Raku and Wood Fired Pottery
Roanoke, Virginia
Ceramics/ Sculptural
"Large classic vases/orbs with a twist"

Pam Monger
Pieces of the Valley
Elkton, Virginia
Mixed Media/ Quilts
"Where nature inspires art"

Barbara Norman-Lashley
Vinton, Virginia
"Paper wall constructions from new and recycled papers"

Ivan Pesic
Waynesboro, Virginia
Wood/ Pyrography
"The art of pyrography by Ivan Pesic"

Terry Porter
Crickhollow
Fort Defiance, Virginia
Ceramics/ Pottery
"Wheel thrown and altered functional stoneware"

Karen B. Shapcott
Middle River Creations
Staunton, Virginia
Fiber Decorative/ Sculptural
"Needlefelted sculptures, Santas, wall hangings, jewelry, clothing"

Willie Simmons
Fincastle, Virginia
Wood/ Turned objects
"Mills, bowls, rattles, stools of rescued woods"

Catherine Smith
CatesWear HandKnits
Clifton Forge, Virginia
Fashion/ Wearable
"Luxurious creations at an affordable price"

Tate Swecker
Mariah Boone, Custom Estate and Vintage Jewelry
Monterey, Virginia

Jewelry/ Wearable
"Unique jewelry using organic materials"

Maureen & Rebecca Worth
Sylvan Spirit
Lexington, Virginia
Jewelry/ Accessories
"Hand sculpted jewelry accessories and heirloom headpieces"

Please note: Many of those participating in the Alleghany Craft Network did not apply for the special exhibition. Click here for the online Regional Directory which contains nearly 300 listings with images of artisans, and craft venues located in the project area.

Please direct questions pertaining to this project to ACV staff at:

network@artisanscenterofvirginia.org

540-946-3294
877-508-6069