CURRENT EXHIBITION

Betty Talbott and Tracy Rieger, Curators

A handmade chair shaped by practiced hands. Clay responding to a potter’s touch. The bold interplay of color across a quilt. At their finest, handcrafted objects transcend both material and function, becoming vessels of beauty that carry the unmistakable imprint of human life. Enduring Legacy honors Ohio’s deep-rooted craft tradition, bringing together artists working in glass, fiber, wood, metal, and clay. Each piece reflects the maker’s choices, instincts, and vision. Drawing from generations of tradition, these artists reimagine the past through a contemporary lens. What once served function now speaks with a distinct artistic voice, revealing the natural beauty of each material.

Set within the historic Reese-Peters House, the exhibition celebrates DACO’s 25-year commitment to preserving this legacy while showcasing how today’s artists remain connected to the past through innovative, enduring craft.​

The Studio and Beyond:

The Wendel Center for Art Education

May 30 - August 30, 2026

Lisa Schorr, Curator

Celebrating DACO’s commitment to art education, The Studio and Beyond exhibition showcases artwork created through its transformative programs. Led by curator Lisa Schorr, participants at the Fairfield County Jail, Lutheran Social Services, Main Street Terrace Care Center, and other organizations connect through collaborative and tactile projects. The works on display reveal how art can inspire, uplift, and unite, turning personal and communal experiences into expressions of creativity and human connection.