Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts in Newcastle, Maine, is hosting the opening reception of "Groundwork," a multi-medium gallery exhibition featuring work by the center's year-round and seasonal staff. The event takes place on June 5, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, with drinks and light snacks. Artists include Jen Barrows, Torie Crouse, Matthew Dercole, David S. East, Jeremy Felton, Aidan Fraser, Callie Jacks, Helena Jefferson, Emmett Jorgensen, Every Leclair, Milly McClellan, Layla Trunzo, and Eloise Warren.
This exhibition matters because it highlights the creative practice of the staff who are essential to Watershed's mission of supporting artists working with clay. By showcasing their own work, "Groundwork" offers the public a rare glimpse into the artistic lives of those who typically work behind the scenes, reinforcing the value of community and creative exchange within a residency-based ceramics center.