Abbey Peters: Carefully Held

Abbey Peters: Carefully Held is on view in the Lower Traylor Gallery from October 22 through December 5, 2025. Abbey Peters will give an artist talk at the exhibition’s opening reception on Wednesday, October 22, at 5:00pm in the Lower Traylor Gallery in the Rogers-Traylor Art Building. All are welcome; no RSVP required. For more information, visit our Events page.

Abbey Peters: Carefully Held is a collection of ceramic vessels and small sculptures that explore how women offer and receive care across generations. Ranging from personal, to archival, to the mundane, the pocket-sized objects reference the many ways we nurture and carry others in the palms of our hands; the decorative vessels contain hidden compartments to safeguard knowledge related to reproductive care for future generations.

Peters is an artist based in Iowa City, IA, working with ceramics and collected materials. She holds an MFA in Ceramics from the University of Iowa and a BFA from the University of Arkansas. Her work has been exhibited nationally in over thirty group exhibitions. Peters has received international research grants supporting projects on midwifery and beekeeping in London, UK. She has held positions at Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Snowmass Village, CO, and Lillstreet Art Center in Chicago, IL. Her artist residencies include laRex l’Atelier in St. Raphael, France; the inaugural CIRCA Exchange in Boulder, CO; and the Vermont Studio Center in Johnson, VT. Peters is currently the 3D Studio Technician at Grinnell College.