Crafted in the Valley: Contemporary Voices in Appalachia
THE MEZZANINE GALLERY
April 9 – May 22
Crafted in the Valley amplifies voices, those rooted in tradition, those shaped by change, and those redefining what Appalachia means today. Artists explore themes such as place, labor, heritage, community, memory, landscape, migration, identity, and daily life.
This exhibition features 38 local, regional, and national artists.
Exhibiting artists:
Adrienne Borkowki
Alena Dergacheva
Ani Volkan
Christopher Boring
Claira Barilar
Cora Reddinger
Coriander Focus Woodruff
Danielle Nyland
Debbie Mattison
Debra Tobin
Emily Krill
Faye Miller
Gina Judy
James Wade
Jamie Powers
Jen Dauberman
Jen Otey
Jody Servon & Lorene Delany-Ullman
John M. Bocan
Kevin Zorn
Kylie Ford
Lynda Kirby
M.B. Steinberg
Mansi
Maria Camera-Smith
Mary Stauffer
Matthew Smith
Nichole van Beek
Peter Cehily
Sam Christian
Sandy Kessler Kaminski
Sarah Fox
Talia Drury
Timothy Butcher
Tyler Gedman
William J Arrowood
Opening reception: Thursday, April 9, 2026, 6-8 p.m.
Free and open to the public, refreshments provided
RSVP is not mandatory, but helps us to prepare.
Special musical performance the night of the reception by Iron Appalachia.
The Land Knows Our Name: Black in Appalachia an exhibition by Morgan Overton
THE OLIVER FAMILY LOBBY & GALLERY
April 9 – May 28
Sweetwater is honored to present The Land Knows Our Names: Black in Appalachia, an exhibition by Morgan Overton.
Through layered, meditative portraiture rooted in archival fragments and genealogy, this exhibition centers Black interiority and Afrofuturism—inviting reflection, healing, and a deeper understanding of Black life in Appalachia.
Opening reception: Thursday, April 9, 2026, 6-8 p.m.
Free and open to the public, refreshments provided
