January 19 – April 11, 2018

Maine Wood is a juried, biennial exhibition designed to showcase the breadth, creativity, and excellence of Maine’s woodworking community. For 2018 the Center received 91 submissions from 47 Maine artists and artisans. “This is our sixth biennial,” says Peter Korn, Executive Director of the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship, “and it’s a joy to see how Maine’s woodworking community continues to grow, with excellent new makers being juried in every time.”

Maine organizations co-sponsoring Maine Wood 2018 are the Maine Crafts Association, Maine Woodturners, and Maine Woodworkers Association.

Over $2,000 in donated prizes from corporate sponsors will be awarded at the opening reception. These include $300 gift certificates from DMT Diamond Whetstones for ‘Best Original Design’; from Rockler Woodworking and Hardware of South Portland, Maine for ‘Outstanding Craftsmanship’; from Lie-Nielsen Toolworks for ‘Jurors’ Best in Show’; from Rugby Architectural Building Products (formerly Maine Coast Lumber) for ‘Best New Maker’; from Packard Woodworks for ‘Best Turned Object’; from Rare Woods for ‘Best Use of Wood’; and from Woodcraft of Newington for ‘Best in Furniture.’ There is also a $300 cash prize from Holt & Bugbee for the ‘People’s Choice’ award. Click here to view a complete list of prizes and award winners.

Jurors for this year’s biennial were Fabio Fernandez, Executive Director, Society of Arts+Crafts, Boston, MA; Joshua Friend, Editor, American Woodturner, St. Paul, MN; and Mira Nakashima, Creative Director, George Nakashima Woodworker, New Hope, PA.

Melinda Aste|Portland, Maine. Wobble Stools, 2017. Hard maple, wool felt, birch plywood, foam, stainless steel, fasteners. $700 each. 15" x 12" dia.

Melinda Aste

Melinda Aste|Portland, Maine. Wobble Stools, 2017. Hard maple, wool felt, birch plywood, foam, stainless steel, fasteners. $700 each. 15" x 12" dia.

Melinda Aste

Nick Barboza|Hampden, Maine. Salerno Sideboard, 2017. Cherry, cherry burl, ebony. NFS. 34" x 56" x 20".

Nick Barboza

Nick Barboza|Hampden, Maine. Salerno Sideboard, 2017. Cherry, cherry burl, ebony. NFS. 34" x 56" x 20".

Nick Barboza

David Boyle|Bath, Maine. Orchard Table, 2017. Movingui, yellow birch, basswood, maple saplings. NFS. 30" x 65" x 23".

David Boyle

David Boyle|Bath, Maine. Orchard Table, 2017. Movingui, yellow birch, basswood, maple saplings. NFS. 30" x 65" x 23".

David Boyle

William Francis Brown|Camden, Maine. William and Mary Spice Chest, 2016. Walnut, maple burl veneer, holly and red cedar inlay. NFS. 36" x 18" x 10.25".

William Francis Brown

William Francis Brown|Camden, Maine. William and Mary Spice Chest, 2016. Walnut, maple burl veneer, holly and red cedar inlay. NFS. 36" x 18" x 10.25".

William Francis Brown

Clara Cohan|Cape Elizabeth, Maine. You Are Here, 2012. Laminated Basswood. $6,800. 22.25" x 7.5" x 10.25".

Clara Cohan

Clara Cohan|Cape Elizabeth, Maine. You Are Here, 2012. Laminated Basswood. $6,800. 22.25" x 7.5" x 10.25".

Clara Cohan

Joel Hokkanen|Rockport, Maine. Bent-support Table Lamp, 2016. Walnut, curly maple, stained glass. $2,400. 27" x 20" x 20".

Joel Hokkanen

Joel Hokkanen|Rockport, Maine. Bent-support Table Lamp, 2016. Walnut, curly maple, stained glass. $2,400. 27" x 20" x 20".

Joel Hokkanen

Saer T. Huston|Kennebunkport, Maine. Balance Dining Table, 2015. Cherry. $4,290. 30" x 84" x 42".

Saer T. Huston

Saer T. Huston|Kennebunkport, Maine. Balance Dining Table, 2015. Cherry. $4,290. 30" x 84" x 42".

Saer T. Huston

Aled Lewis|Rockport, Maine. Dyfi Bench, 2017. Walnut. NFS. 27" x 48" x 17".

Aled Lewis

Aled Lewis|Rockport, Maine. Dyfi Bench, 2017. Walnut. NFS. 27" x 48" x 17".

Aled Lewis

Jim Macdonald|Burnham, Maine. Rose A'Waiting, 2016. Cherry, maple, holly, butternut, alder, walnut, pine veneers, sipo frame, oil finish. $1,200. 21" x 29" x 1".

Jim Macdonald

Jim Macdonald|Burnham, Maine. Rose A'Waiting, 2016. Cherry, maple, holly, butternut, alder, walnut, pine veneers, sipo frame, oil finish. $1,200. 21" x 29" x 1".

Jim Macdonald

Rob Macks|Jefferson, Maine. Ootek, 2017. Western red cedar, flame maple, ash, fiberglass. $18,000. 17'6" x 24".

Rob Macks

Rob Macks|Jefferson, Maine. Ootek, 2017. Western red cedar, flame maple, ash, fiberglass. $18,000. 17'6" x 24".

Rob Macks

Heide Martin|Appleton, Maine. Børge Chair, 2016. Ash, natural cane, copper pins. NFS. 29" x 17" x 24.5".

Heide Martin

Heide Martin|Appleton, Maine. Børge Chair, 2016. Ash, natural cane, copper pins. NFS. 29" x 17" x 24.5".

Heide Martin

Jonathan Moro|Rockport, Maine. Yogi Berra Bust, 2015. Basswood, pine, acrylic paint. $3,150. 24" x 24" x 12".

Jonathan Moro

Jonathan Moro|Rockport, Maine. Yogi Berra Bust, 2015. Basswood, pine, acrylic paint. $3,150. 24" x 24" x 12".

Jonathan Moro

Julie Morringello|Stonington, Maine. Neume-Standing Light Totem, 2018. Scored and folded maple veneer, acrylic paint, metal base. NFS. 63" x 17" dia.

Julie Morringello

Jeremy Porter|Camden, Maine. Camden Bench, 2017. Ash. $3,720. 18" x 43" x 14.5".

Jeremy Porter

Jeremy Porter|Camden, Maine. Camden Bench, 2017. Ash. $3,720. 18" x 43" x 14.5".

Jeremy Porter

Malcolm Ray|Damariscotta, Maine. Untitled, 2017. Cherry burl. $750. 3.5" x 5" dia.

Malcolm Ray

Malcolm Ray|Damariscotta, Maine. Untitled, 2017. Cherry burl. $750. 3.5" x 5" dia.

Malcolm Ray

Libby Schrum|Camden, Maine. Beføle Stools, 2016. Wenge, felt. $4,100/pair. 24.5" & 29.5" x 17.25" x 21".

Libby Schrum

Libby Schrum|Camden, Maine. Beføle Stools, 2016. Wenge, felt. $4,100/pair. 24.5" & 29.5" x 17.25" x 21".

Libby Schrum

Karina Steele|Camden, Maine. Assorted Spoons, 2017. Cherry, maple, walnut. $65-$225.

Karina Steele

Karina Steele|Camden, Maine. Assorted Spoons, 2017. Cherry, maple, walnut. $65-$225.

Karina Steele

Michaela Crie Stone|Rockport, Maine. Assorted Purses, 2017. Maple veneer, full grain leather, brass hardware. $380-$420.

Michaela Crie Stone

Michaela Crie Stone|Rockport, Maine. Assorted Purses, 2017. Maple veneer, full grain leather, brass hardware. $380-$420.

Michaela Crie Stone

John Tomaszewski|Wells, Maine. Dual Flowers, 2017. Poplar, india ink, acrylic paint. $350. 14" dia.

John Tomaszewski

Jacques Vesery|Damariscotta, Maine. Nightshades on the Farm, 2016. Maple, oak, acrylics, oxidized silver leaf, iron. $5,500. 16" x 10" x 8".

Jacques Vesery

Jacques Vesery|Damariscotta, Maine. Nightshades on the Farm, 2016. Maple, oak, acrylics, oxidized silver leaf, iron. $5,500. 16" x 10" x 8".

Jacques Vesery