FEATURED EXHIBITS
The Worcester County Arts Council invited photographers and three-dimensional artists to participate in Artist's Voice, a juried exhibition celebrating our 50th Anniversary.
Every artist has a voice, a distinct way of interpreting the world through creativity. Whether expressed through the lens of a camera or the form and texture of sculpture, ceramics, fiber, glass, wood, metal, or mixed media, Artist's Voice celebrates the individuality that makes each artist's work meaningful.
We encouraged artists to submit pieces that reveal something personal about their artistic journey, values, inspirations, or worldview. Entries reflected identity, place, memory, culture, social commentary, imagination, resilience, or the simple beauty found in everyday life. While all interpretations of the theme were welcome, artists were encouraged to consider how their work represents their own unique voice and creative vision.
Exhibition Details
Exhibition Dates: September 1 – November 1, 2026
Eligible Media:
• Photography
• Three-Dimensional Artwork (including, but not limited to, sculpture, ceramics, wood, fiber, glass, metal, mixed media, and other original 3-D works)
Entries were judged for the competition. The photography entries were judged by Don Lehman and the Three-Dimensional Artwork were judged by Bill Wolff.
PHOTOGRAPHY WINNERS: FIRST PLACE: Eric Slavin - Orange Hajib SECOND PLACE: Lisa Kaye Leo - Attero THIRD PLACE: Mitzi Ash - Forever Protected HONORABLE MENTION Erik Slavin - Budapest Street Scene Tia Tuvesson - A little Friend Nancy Rider - Near the Dock of the Bay
THREE DIMENSIONAL WINNERS: FIRST PLACE: Tia Tuvesson - Love to Watch from Surf/Mixed Media Scuplture SECOND PLACE: Jason Giusti - Saraga/Blown Glass THIRD PLACE: Leah Karash - Mandala #003/Assemblage HONORABLE MENTION Cheryl Taylor - Jackie/Fused Glass John Waters - Blue Crab Platter/Ceramic Mona Margarita - Transfiguration/ Cicada Wings in Resin
Left to Right - Nancy Rider - Photography; Leah Karash - Three-Dimensional; John Waters - Three-Dimensional; Erik Slavin - Photography and Three-Dimensional; Mitzi Ash - Photography; Lisa Kaye Leo - Photography; Bill Wolff - Judge-Three Dimensional: Mona Margarita - Three Dimensional; Don Lehman - Judge-Photography; Cheryl Taylor - Three-Dimensional Not pictured - Jason Giusti - Three-Dimensional; Tia Tuvesson - Photography and Three-Dimensional
In addition to our featured exhibit, new artwork by Co-Op Gallery artists is also on display and available for purchase.
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday | 11 AM – 3 PM
