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The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center Names Jonny Farrow as New Executive Director

WEST RUTLAND, VT – The Board of Trustees of The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center (CSCC) is proud to announce the appointment of Jonny Farrow as the organization’s new Executive Director, effective July 1, 2026.

Jonny joins the Center at a pivotal moment in its history, as the organization continues to expand its programs, leadership in hands-on education, academic and professional partnerships while preserving the unique legacy of the West Rutland marble quarries. As a contemporary sculptor with a background as an Assistant Professor at Troy University and a proven track record of building educational programs including New York University’s Adu Dhabi Sculpture MFA, Jonny is poised to lead the Carving Studio into its next chapter of growth and innovation.

"We are thrilled to welcome Jonny to our community," said Jeff Yates President of the Board of Trustees. "His vision for the future of the sculptural arts, combined with a deep respect for the tactile traditions that define us, made him the ideal choice to guide us as we look toward advance our local, regional, national, and global goals of carving and sculptural educational prominence."

Among the highlights of Jonny’s career prior to joining The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center, include his service as the Provost appointed committee member to develop an Honors College at Troy University. His appointment follows an extensive search to find a leader capable of balancing our historic roots with a visionary approach to arts education and community engagement.

"I am honored to join an institution with such a profound connection to both the earth and the human spirit," said Jonny. "The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center is a rare sanctuary for makers. I look forward to working with our talented instructors, dedicated board, and the vibrant West Rutland, Rutland and Vermont communities to ensure that this 'cathedral of stone' remains a global destination for monumental thought and artistic discovery."

The community is invited to a welcome reception for the new Executive Director on June 6 from 5pm -7pm held at The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center. This event will also celebrate the opening of our CSSC Instructor’s Exhibition which will run through July. 
 

About The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center
Founded in 1987, The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to the creation and appreciation of sculpture. Located on the site of the historic West Rutland marble quarries, the Center offers specialized workshops in stone carving, metal, wood, and mixed media. Through its world-renowned Artist-in-Residence program and public art initiatives, CSCC fosters a unique intersection of industrial history and contemporary artistic innovation.

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