Courtesy Photo Woodcarver Ken Nash poses with an inquisitive eagle in his workshop. Nash is the featured artist at TBA gallery.

ALPENA — Woodcarver Ken Nash is the featured artist for May and June at Thunder Bay Arts Gallery.

Nash was born and raised in Northern Michigan. He attended Onaway Area Community School from kindergarten through 12th grade. After high school graduation, Nash attended Alpena Community College and then transferred to Northern Michigan University to pursue a degree in art/education.

In 1973, he graduated from NMU with a Bachelor of Science degree and obtained additional credits from Central Michigan University during the summers of 1977 and 1978. From 1973 through 2003, he taught elementary and secondary art at Atlanta Community School. He has been a lifelong artist concentrating on woodcarving.

“I presently reside on a farm near Onaway with my wife Peggy who I’ve been married to for 54 years,” Nash said in his bio. “I also enjoy my other roles as father, grandfather and great grandfather. I have been keeping myself very busy during retirement, filling orders for woodcarvings.”

A reception celebrating the work of Ken Nash will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 20 in the Thunder Bay Arts Gallery. The reception is free of charge and the public is welcome.

His amazing work will be on display at Thunder Bay Arts Gallery, 127 W. Chisholm St., Alpena.

Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The public is always welcome.