Juried Art Exhibitions
Welcome to The Makery – Wake Forest’s only juried art gallery. In a juried gallery, each piece is carefully reviewed and selected by expert judges, ensuring high-quality, curated exhibitions.
Our gallery showcases original works from talented local artists across painting, ceramics, printmaking, and mixed-media. The Makery provides a platform for both emerging and established artists to share their work, connect with art lovers, and inspire the community. Explore our ever-changing exhibitions, discover new favorites, and experience a space where creativity thrives and community grows.
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Remix - A Y2K Art Exhibition
Opening Reception February 7th, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
Remember when your AIM away message said “brb, making art”? Or when your burned mix CD skipped right as Hollaback Girl came on? Mood check: Millennium.
This showcase pulls straight from the early 2000s—boy bands and Hot Topic angst, mall culture and Juicy tracksuits, frosted tips, glitter graphics, and all the loud, layered chaos of Y2K. But beneath the pop gloss is something deeper.
These works reflect a generation coming of age during a cultural shift—from the shock of 9/11 to the unrest of war and global uncertainty. It’s art shaped by contradiction: fear and freedom, anxiety and excess, heartbreak and humor. What emerged was a kind of creative resilience—using color, style, music, and self-expression to push back against the weight of the world.
This show is your MySpace profile come to life…
but it’s also a portrait of a generation learning how to choose joy, identity, and connection in the middle of chaos.