Adam Whitney, a Vermont native, began his arts education at Pratt-Munson Williams Proctor in Utica, NY, and earned his BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. He taught jewelry design at Raffles College in Kuala Lumpur for two years, using his time in Southeast Asia to travel widely and immerse himself in regional craft traditions.
Adam specializes in traditional metalsmithing techniques—raising, chasing, and repoussé—through which he transforms metal sheets into intricate sculptural vessels, inspired by historical metalwork. His expertise has led to collaborations and presentations with institutions like the Harvard Art Museums and the Getty Villa Museum. After completing a three-year residency at Penland School of Craft, Adam established his studio in western North Carolina, where he continues to create and teach workshops in metalsmithing.
To learn more about Adam Whitney, visit https://aw-metalsmith.com/.
Adam’s residency was generously sponsored in part by Sue & Bob Schwartz.
