MSU Artists Exhibit Ceramic Work at KY Folk Art Center

Ceramic artist and former Kentucky Folk Art Center Artistic Director Adrian Swain (Class of 1998, 2006) and Instructor of Ceramics Quinn Maher are showcasing their work in a new exhibit, “Revealed in Clay.” 

The show highlights the expressive potential of clay as a medium, blending tradition with contemporary artistry. Swain and Maher, known for their distinct approaches to form and texture, invite viewers to engage with their pieces on a tactile and emotional level. 

The pieces will be displayed at the KFAC from May 2 through July 18. 

“We are looking forward to our next upcoming exhibition,” KFAC Administrative Coordinator Tammy Stone said. “I hope everyone can join us at our opening reception.” 

An opening reception will be held on Friday, May 2, from 5 to 7 p.m., where visitors can meet the artists and experience the exhibit firsthand. 

Located at 102 West 1st Street in the historic Union Grocery, MSU’s Kentucky Folk Art Center houses a permanent collection of nearly 1,400 pieces of self-taught art. Dozens of works from the collection are displayed on a rotating basis in the center's first-floor gallery. The center presents several changing exhibits in the second-floor gallery each year, featuring folk art, fine art, textiles, photography, and historical content. KFAC also offers a gift shop with original folk art, crafts, jewelry, books, toys, housewares, and more. 

For more information about the KFAC, visit www.kyfolkart.org, contact Stone at 606-783-2204, or email t.stone@moreheadstate.edu.