CraftForms 2025 Preview Party draws an enthusiastic crowd
On Saturday, December 6, 2025 The Wayne Art Center previewed CraftForms 2025, the 30th International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Fine Craft. The exhibit will run from December 6, 2025 through January 24, 2026. The preview event drew an enthusiastic crowd who enjoyed examining the many unique items and enjoyed refreshments, butlered hors d’oeuvres, a musical ensemble and a buffet supper.

1. Bruce W. Pepich, Craft Forms 2025 Juror, Nancy Campbell, Wayne Art Center Executive Director, Jeffrey Lloyd Dever, Living with Craft Artist and Kay Dever, Jeffrey’s Wife gathered for a photo as the event began.

2. Denise Dryburgh and Dorothy Ross enjoyed the preview party.

3. Sonya Swann and Jessica and Nick Roussanov loved the ”Propper Chopper Ride”!

4. Tom and Scarlett Dunne and Amy and Harry Fuerhaupter examined the ”Living with Craft Artist” exhibit in the Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Gallery.

5. Nancy Minnick, Andrea Fairservice, Vincent Verdi, Eva Hovinez, Jessica DeSimone and Marilyn Stuerge paused for a photo.

6. Joe Henderson congratulated David Mattern on the Oak Table and Chairs exhibit. The table decor included a selection of elegant tableware.

7. Patti and Mark Hallowell shared a moment with Cass and Joan Holloway.

8. Zhanna Martin created this piece called ”Just Adopted” – a perfect match with the “Proper Chopper Ride!!” shown in a previous photo.

9. Guests included Jessica Blanset, Liz Verde, Heather Reilly and Rafael Verde.

10. Joann Neumann paused for a photo with Kathy and Bruce Apfelbaum.

11. Debbie and Keith Craley attended the preview event.

12. Guests included Marcia Hole, Arnie Levinson, Greg and Kelly Nangle and Nathan Purcell.

13. Christina Haas and Ryan Dorris chatted with Sasha Kopf (center) about this lovely desk creation.

14. It was a family gathering at CraftForms Preview Party! Steve Farmer, Robin and Steve Schopler and Ellen and Perry Freifeld paused for a photo at the event.

15. Steve and Evelyn Bennett, Sarah Perthes and Rosana Anchundor- Isaack and Ed Isaack enjoyed the 2025 CraftForms Preview Party.










