For 27 years, the Wharton Esherick Museum in Paoli, PA has sponsored a themed woodworking competition. These juried exhibitions have historically focused on a piece of furniture (a stool, or lamp, for example) that Esherick himself had made. This year’s theme, however, is much broader, focusing on wood’s interplay with other materials. How might you complete the phrase “Wood and…”? Wood and glass? Wood and plastic? Wood and silver? The possibilities are endless! The deadline for entries is July 1, 2020. The show opens in mid-September and runs through the Christmas season. Visit vwww.whartonesherickmuseum.org for more information.
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