Thursday, June 25, 2026
Join us for a reception to celebrate the life and work of David Ellsworth (1944–2025). This event is part of a landmark retrospective exhibition featuring works spanning 50 years from the Ellsworth family’s private collection.
We invite the local community, artists, and friends of Arrowmont to gather as we honor Ellsworth’s 40-year tenure as an instructor and his role in co-founding the American Association of Woodturners (AAW) right here on our campus.
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
- Time: 4:30-6:00PM
- Location: Jerry Drown Wood Studio Gallery, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
- Admission: Free and open to the public.
- Refreshments: Light snacks and refreshments will be served.
- Exhibition: The gallery will be open for viewing throughout the event.
This gathering is an opportunity to experience the story of Tennessee’s role as the “cradle of the modern woodturning movement” and celebrate the preservation of this American maker tradition.
For More Information & to RSVP
Please contact Zack Turner, Guest Relations & Communications Coordinator, [email protected].
Celebrating Tennessee’s America 250
This project is funded under an agreement with the State of Tennessee administered by the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial.
Additional support for this exhibition provided by Champagne Law Firm.
