Dot. Dot. Dot.

June 22 - August 8, 2026

Kai Fukunaga - Aislinn Baker - Casey Mitchell

Dot. Dot. Dot. brings together three emerging ceramic artists whose shared language of dots, texture, and play reflects a year of exploration during their Starworks internship. Like an ellipsis, the exhibition marks not an ending but a continuation — a glimpse into evolving practices and the beginning of what comes next.

Restless Nature

May 16 - June 6, 2026

Elsa Hoffman

With works previously exhibited only individually, Restless Nature offers a rare opportunity to experience a larger collection of Hoffman’s sculptural furniture together. The exhibition brings into focus the past five years of her studio practice, including recent pieces created on site during her recent artist residency at Starworks.

Off-Leash!

February 7 - March 21, 2026

Off-Leash! marks a new chapter in Ryan Osborne’s ongoing exploration of the emotional bond between humans and dogs. Building on his acclaimed Eternal Dog series, originally inspired by the loss of his beloved dog, Ella, this exhibition reflects a celebration of movement, play, and renewed joy.

Firefest 2026

April 3 - May 9, 2026

Showcasing incredible glass, ceramic, and metal art, this exhibition showcases works by featured Firefest 2026 artists Bruce Dehnert, Dan Friday, Elsa Hoffman, & Sana Musasama as well as Starworks staff artists. Firefest 2026 was held April 3 & 4, with this exhibition remaining open to the public through May.

Transformation

October 17 - October 25, 2025

Starworks’ 2025 benefit, auction, and showcase of stunning artworks served as a major fundraiser to sustain in-house glass, ceramic, and metal residency programs, educational outreach, and specialized studios.

Embellished Moments

July 26 – August 24, 2025

Showcasing & celebrating new work from Starworks’ 2024–2025 ceramic intern artists Sarah Dassouki, David Kwak, and Reese Nguyen.

The Dark Show

July 19 - August 23, 2025

This immersive exhibition features light-emitting and luminous works from the Starworks permanent collection, displayed alongside new pieces by visiting artists and Starworks staff. Visitors experienced this show in a dimmed gallery setting designed to highlight the radiance of each piece.

Sustain: Woodfire NC 2025

May 22 - July 14, 2025

Part of the broader Sustain: Woodfire NC 2025 immersive international conference held May 22–25, 2025, this exhibition featured contemporary North Carolina wood-fired ceramics paired with works from international guest presenters of the Sustain: Woodfire NC 2025 conference.

American Idols

July 13 - September 14, 2024

A thought-provoking exploration of American history and contemporary culture through John Moran's captivating works. Infusing his pieces with a unique blend of humor and depth, Moran invites viewers to engage in a playful yet introspective dialogue surrounding the 45 U.S. Heads of State.

Harmonized Heritage

June 27 - July 20, 2024

Showcasing & celebrating new work from Starworks’ 2023–2024 ceramic intern artists Ariana Stein & David Kwak

Firefest 2024

April 5 - June 3, 2024

Showcasing incredible glass, ceramic, and metal art, this exhibition showcases works by featured Firefest 2024 artists Pekka Paikkari, Rik Allen, Shelley Muzylowski Allen, Tripp Jarvis as well as Starworks staff artists. Firefest 2024 was held April 5 & 6, with this exhibition remaining open to the public through June.