"The process of making is a celebration of life."
- Mikhail Zakin (co-founder)
Current Shows
from the studio classes . . .​
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May 18 to June 15, 2025
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"from the studio classes . . ." is an annual salon-style exhibition of artworks by the Art School students, featuring painting, drawing, sculpture, pottery, printmaking, photography, and more. This highly anticipated exhibition fills the galleries to capacity with a vibrant installation of over 200 works of art, shown in the school's Mikhail Zakin and Café galleries.
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Reception: May 29, 2025, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Coming Soon...
Leonard Freed – The Photographer’s Odyssey
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July 1 to July 24, 2025
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Leonard Freed (1929–2006) was one of the great humanist photographers of the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. This exhibition features Freed’s most iconic images, printed by fine art photographer Hank Gans, Freed’s close friend and collaborator for 36 years. These fine art prints of Freed’s photographs are not mere reproductions, but reinterpretations shaped by friendship, memory, and an enduring artistic dialogue.
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Reception: July 10, 2025, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
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51st Annual Pottery Show and Sale
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The Old Church Pottery Show and Sale began in 1975 as a fundraiser for the Art School at Old Church. Long-time friends Karen Karnes and Mikhail Zakin, Art School founder, wanted to bring together their vibrant community of potters with the local community to offer an opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind works of art while supporting the newly-established cultural resource. The show has grown to include up to 30 national and international artists each year, and offers more than 2,000 pots for sale over its three-day span, including functional mugs, dishware and servers, as well as sculptural works. Participating potters are invited to the show based on recommendations by their peers.
Our 51st Annual Pottery Show & Sale will take place in person December, 2025 - stay tuned! Visit oldchurchpotteryshow.org for more information on participating artists, curators, and the show's history. All proceeds benefit the school.
Mikhail Zakin Gallery Submissions
Students and faculty of The Art School at Old Church are invited to submit a proposal to exhibit in the Mikhail Zakin Gallery. To submit a proposal, email Jerry M. James, Gallery Director, jerry@tasoc.org. A submission form will be forwarded to you with the gallery guidelines. If your proposal is not accepted, we will keep your submission on file for any future openings.