Arts on the Edge Wolfeboro

Arts on the Edge Wolfeboro, celebrates the spiritual value of artistic creativity presented in a multi-disciplinary arts series with both international and local artists. In addition, the public is invited to a series of discussions and reflections with the artists and leading scholars in the fields of art and theology.

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2025 Arts on the Edge Wolfeboro Presents

Wood & Scrimshaw Art

Works by Brian Stockman, Master Carver

Arts on the Edge Wolfeboro presents Wood & Scrimshaw Art, a fall exhibition featuring the acclaimed carvings of Tuftonboro artist Brian Stockman. The show highlights both new and earlier works, with subjects ranging from wildlife and mythological figures to history and portraiture.

Exhibit Dates: October 4th–25th
Hours: Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays 10 AM–2 PM
Location: First Congregational Church Wolfeboro, UCC, 115 South Main St., Wolfeboro

Special Events

Opening Reception: Saturday, October 4, 4–6 PM (refreshments served)
Artist Demonstration: Saturday, October 18, 1-3 PM

About the Artist

Stockman began carving as a teenager, inspired by nature, his father’s small woodworks, and a formative trip to Alaska at 16. Later, while serving in the Army at Ft. Richardson near Anchorage, he honed his skills in ivory carving. Today, he works from his “cozy little shop” in the Ossipee Mountains, where he creates intricate pieces in wood, antler, and ivory.

A lifelong naturalist, Stockman is attentive to ethical considerations around ivory use. His works often reflect the material’s origin—for example, transforming moose antler into carvings that evoke the northern wilderness.

Recognition

Though long admired locally, Stockman’s reach expanded with the internet. His “Stockman Original” YouTube channel and Facebook presence have brought him international acclaim and a global clientele.