ARTtalk: John Shorb, Dieu Donné

Hear from the artists behind the exhibitions Sculpting with Paper: Hand Papermaking at Dieu Donné , on display in Hodges and Community Galleries February 6 through August 8, 2026. John Shorb currently serves as Strategic Advisor to Dieu Donné. He was previously the Executive Director at Dieu Donné and has worked for non-profits for the past 20 years, specializing in organizational strategy and culture. He first took an introductory class years ago at Dieu Donné, experiencing the expertise and excitement of the studio first-hand. John is also an artist, having completed residencies at Blue Mountain Center and Penland School of Craft. Sculpting with Paper : Hand Papermaking at Dieu Donné highlights innovative sculptural works—all crafted by paper—created by artists from around the world. Featuring selections from the renowned Dieu Donné residency program, the exhibition showcases the incredible versatility of paper as a medium. Together, these works celebrate experimentation, materiality, and the global community of contemporary papermaking. https://www.johnshorb.com/ https://www.dieudonne.org/