September 2026
A few weeks ago, I stood in our gallery during the opening of the Community Members Exhibition and watched artists, students, supporters, and staff reconnect through artwork, conversation, and shared experiences. It was a celebration of creativity, but also a reminder that The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center is more than a place where art is made. It is a place where community is built.
Over the last several months, I have spent much of my time listening. In conversations with artists, students, donors, volunteers, and community members, one message has been remarkably consistent: people care deeply about this organization and believe in its future.
As I look ahead, I see an opportunity to build on that foundation. I want more people to discover this place, more students to experience the transformative power of making something with their own hands, and more artists to see the Studio as an essential destination for learning, experimentation, and creative growth.
This season, students developed skills through workshops, artists-in-residence created new work on campus, and the Community Members Exhibition brought together artists and visitors from across the region. Through partnerships with institutions including MIT, George Washington University, Middlebury College, and Yale, we continue to expand opportunities for artists and students alike. A recent grant from the Natural Stone Institute will also support workforce training for the natural stone industry.
As Executive Director, I recognize that I have inherited something incredibly valuable: an organization shaped by decades of commitment from artists, staff, volunteers, and supporters. My responsibility is not only to steward that legacy, but to help write its next chapter.
Thank you for being part of that effort. Your support makes this work possible, and I am grateful for the trust you place in us. I look forward to sharing more in the months ahead and welcoming you back to the Studio soon.
Best,
Jonny Farrow
Executive Director