In Conversation with Internationally Acclaimed Sculptor Woodrow Nash

Join us for a live interview and Q&A with internationally acclaimed sculptor Woodrow Nash. This conversation offers a rare look at his career, his process, and the lessons he’s gathered across decades of creative work. The evening closes with a guided tour of his new studio.

What to Expect

• A candid conversation with Woodrow Nash on art, discipline, and staying true to your creative voice
• Audience Q&A
• A behind-the-scenes tour of his *new working studio
• Space for artists to meet, learn, and build community

About Woodrow Nash

Woodrow Nash was born in Akron in the late 1940s and shaped by the culture of his neighborhood, the sanctified church, and the visual world of mid-century America. He began his career painting murals and illustrating for local organizations before moving to New York in 1975, where he worked as a fashion illustrator and created album art for major jazz labels.

His path took him through commercial art, technical illustration, and graphic design before he shifted his focus to sculpture in the early 1990s. That shift opened the door to the signature style he calls African Nouveau. His figures echo the elegance of Benin art and the flowing lines of Art Nouveau while honoring global tribal traditions. Collectors around the world now seek his work, from everyday art lovers to cultural icons.

Nash is also connected to Akron’s public art landscape through his involvement with the Sojourner Truth statue project, a landmark that honors strength, leadership, and legacy in the heart of the city.

Who Should Attend

• Artists across all disciplines
• Students, educators, and emerging creatives
• Community partners and supporters of Black art
• Anyone curious about sculpture, storytelling, and the arc of a long creative career