Inside Sunshade: Local Artists in Troy, Ohio You Should Know
- Brianna Adams
- Jun 18
- 2 min read
If you're looking to explore local artists in Troy, Ohio, the Sunshade Building offers a vibrant, historic space filled with creative energy. Today, we’re taking you behind the doors of a few distinct makers, each bringing their own story and style to this dynamic creative hub.
Pottery at Sunshade: Legacy Meets Fresh Perspective
Artistic Earth Pottery (Mark & Amy McGraw) has been a staple in Troy’s clay scene since 2015, maintaining a large studio built on community and artistry. Known for their one-of-a-kind, nature-inspired ceramics, their pieces reflect both functionality and elegance.
Additionally, Coil + Clay (Hannah Ellington) brings a new, minimalistic take on stoneware and negative‑space pottery. Though newer to Sunshade, her clean, nature‑inspired vessels fit beautifully in the building’s mix.
Together, they showcase the range of local pottery talent in this building, from legacy studios to fresh creative voices.
Painting & Collaboration: Annette Cargill’s Studio
Veteran artist Annette Cargill (Studio 2A) fills her space with large abstract paintings and mixed-media explorations. What makes her studio unique: Annette offers rental chunks of her large studio to other artists, fostering collaboration and resource-sharing among makers.
Her open-door approach offers insight into how shared creative studios can nurture both individual work and community growth within a historic building.
Jewelry that Tells a Story
Shannon Westmeyer Jewelry crafts meaningful, eco-friendly pieces using antique wax seals. Each charm carrying a story of family, friendship, love, or remembrance. Based in Troy since 2001, Shannon’s work blends history, symbolism, and craftsmanship into wearable art.
Metals & Pebbles (Tracy Roberts) showcases unique handcrafted jewelry that brings together natural stones and metals in modern, earthy designs. With a signature mix of rustic charm and refined technique, her pieces are a favorite at local events and inside the studio.
Fashion Meets History: Sycamore Spring Clothier
Threading a different creative path, Sycamore Spring Clothier (Julia Sutherly) recreates historically accurate civilian clothing from the late 18th and early 19th centuries using researched patterns, period fabrics, and color palettes. As an Ohio-based, women-owned business, it’s a testament to how historical artistry finds a home among local artists at Sunshade.
A Creative Community, Not Just a Building
What ties these studios together is more than shared walls, it’s a sense of purpose. Whether you’re drawn to pottery, painting, metalwork, or fashion, the Sunshade Building offers:
Historic charm paired with modern artistic energy
A mix of solo and shared studio spaces for creative flexibility
Regular vendor events and open studios that turn private spaces into public experiences
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