Upcoming Events and Exhibitions

April 17 – August 16, 2026

The Peale |2nd Floor | Old Council Chamber

The Active Power of Touch celebrates the richness of touch in artistic experience – whether through sculpture, raised-lined compositions, or mixed media inviting hands-on exploration.

Twelve artists working in diverse media such as clay, plaster, stone, and textiles explore themes centered on the hand and its movement.The artworks in this show can be experienced both through touch and sight making it accessible to everyone, people who are blind, and people who are sighted.

Artworks in this exhibit are varied in medium. What links them all is their tactile nature, encouraging visitors to experience the artworks through touch.

Featured Artists in The Active Power of Touch

  • Nicole Buckingham Kern
  • Leo Louise Cunningham
  • Earl Elliott
  • Pat Halle
  • Stella Hamilton
  • Lohitha Kethu
  • Amaka Korie
  • Sebastian Martorana
  • Sarah McCann
  • Tatiana Nelson-Joseph
  • Malcolm Slade
  • Alx Velozo

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