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ABOUT MILLSPAW FURNITURE DESIGN
Brian Millspaw is a furniture designer/maker specializing in wood seating. His passion for crafting high-quality and unique wood furniture pieces drives him to create exceptional seating solutions for modern living spaces. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, he brings together craftsmanship and design to deliver furniture that stands out. His story is rooted in a deep appreciation for the art of woodworking and a dedication to creating functional yet beautiful furniture pieces. Discover the artistry behind each Millspaw creation and explore how he redefines wood seating with creativity and innovation.
Awards
2026
Endowed Fellowship, Center for Furniture Craftsmanship
2026
Artist in residence, Wendell Castle Workshop
2026
NYSCA support for artists grant, New York State Council on the Arts
2025
Get Ready Grant, Cerf+
2025
Highly Commended, Maker of the Year Award, Australian Wood Review
2025
Creative Impact Fund Grant, Art Services Inc.
2025
American Craft Council, Early career artists program
2024
NYSCA support for artists grant, New York State Council on the Arts
Exhibitions
2026
2026
2025
2025
2024
2022
Group exhibition, "103rd annual Spring Show", Erie Art Museum, Erie, PA
Group exhibition, "Connections", Tri-County Arts Council, Olean, NY
Group exhibition, "Craftforms 2025", Wayne Art Center, Wayne, PA (juror : Bruce W Pepich)
Group exhibition, "Crafting Home", Fowler-Kellogg Art Center, Chautauqua Institution, NY (curated by Erika Diamond)
Solo exhibition, "Innovation from tradition", Pearl City Gallery, Jamestown, NY
Group exhibition, "Made by the lake", Erie Art Museum, Erie, PA (curated by Matthew Cote)
Lectures/presentations
2026
2026
2024
2024
2021
2019
Artist Talk, Wendell Castle Workshop, Scottsville, NY Feb. 13
Visiting Artist, RIT, School of American Craftsmen, Rochester, NY Jan. 29
Artist Q&A, "Innovation from tradition", Pearl City Gallery, Jamestown, NY Dec. 14
Visiting artist lecture, student critiques, PennWest Wood/Furniture design students, PennWest U. Edinboro, PA Nov. 4
Lecture, presentation, Tablesaw supper club, Lake Erie Woodworks, Erie, PA Aug. 25
Lecture, presentation, "Chair design workshop", Innovation Erie Design Lab, Erie, PA Mar 2
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