EVENTS.
MAKE/SHIFT
The Crown Gallery at Metro Arts Studios is proud to present Make/Shift, a national juried exhibit asks artists to explore the space where material, process, and intention converge. Artists are invited to submit work grounded in techniques and materials traditionally associated with functional craft—ceramics, fiber, glass, wood, basketry, and other hand-based practices—reimagined through a fine art lens. This exhibition considers what happens when utility gives way to concept and transformation. Artwork is made using the techniques or the materials traditionally associated with craft. Make/Shift is juried by Rhonda Brown and Tom Grotta, founders of browngrotta arts, which champions sculptural and mixed-media works with an emphasis on concept masterfully supported by technique.
Participating artists: Becca Barolli, Stacy Bogdonoff, Canyon Bowden, Anna Brady, Laurie Carlson Steger & Norma Smayda, Graham Cassano, Jill Herlands, Dong Kyu Kim, KD Meyers, Melissa Newman, George Radwan, Julie Reuben, Kelly Riek, Paulette Rosen, Debbie Smith, and Rebecca Smith
Opening Reception: Sunday, August 9, 1 to 3 PM
Artist Talk: Saturday, August 22, 1 PM
The exhibit runs from August 9 to September 18, 2026.
The Character of Color: Featured Artist David Pollard
Metro Art Studios is delighted to have an exhibit of the work of David Pollard as Featured Artist, starting August 9. Pollard is a Stamford-based artist whose work bridges the graphic and painterly, drawing inspiration from mid-century modern design. After years of representational illustration, he shifted toward abstraction, exploring mood and emotion through dynamic brushwork, nuanced color, and typographic forms that hint at language while remaining open to interpretation. His evolving practice continues to push the boundaries of abstraction, inviting viewers to discover their own meaning within each piece.
Opening Reception: Sunday, August 9, 1 to 3 PM
The exhibit runs from May August 9 to September 18, 2026.
