An immersive, multi-artist installation by Jen Wagner and Josepha Price
Opening November 14 at The Market at Dover Station, in conjunction with the 2025 Waterfowl Festival
Artists Jen Wagner (left) and Josepha Price (right), co-creators of “Waterfowling from the Indigenous Perspective.”
Artists Jen Wagner and Josepha Price announce the opening of their new, ongoing exhibit space at The Market at Dover Station in Easton, Maryland. Their collaborative installation, “Waterfowling from the Indigenous Perspective,” opens Friday, November 14, in conjunction with the 2025 Waterfowl Festival.
Born from the artists’ shared passion for storytelling through art, the exhibition combines 3-D and multi-media works that invite audiences to look beyond familiar imagery of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. It explores the deep cultural, environmental, and spiritual connections between Indigenous peoples and the natural world—especially through the lens of waterfowling.
The exhibit will include authentic artifacts, handmade Indigenous crafts, and new works by Price, Wagner, and guest artists Buzz Duncan and Margery Goldberg.
A key feature of the exhibit is a speaker and video series amplifying Indigenous voices from the Chesapeake region.
Featured speakers include:
– Chief Donna Abbott, representing the Nause-Waiwash Band of Indians, who will discuss the tribe’s enduring traditions of stewardship, community, and balance with the environment. – Chief Clarence Tyler, representing the Accohannock Indian Tribe, who will share insights about the tribe’s ancestral ties to the waterways of the Delmarva Peninsula and the role of waterfowl in sustaining cultural identity.
Public talks with Chief Abbott will take place Nov 14th at 5:00 pm and Chief Tyler will present on Saturday, November 15 at 2:00 PM, followed by open Q&A; sessions.
“This project allows us to provide a level of depth and education that complements the Waterfowl Festival in a meaningful way,” says Josepha Price. “We’re looking at waterfowling not just as a sport or pastime, but as an enduring connection between people and the natural world—one grounded in respect, reciprocity, and survival.”
Jen Wagner adds, “Josepha and I have worked together on many projects, and over the years we’ve talked about creating spaces where art tells more complete stories. I’ve outgrown the idea of simply showing work. I want to use art to build experiences—layered, collaborative, and rooted in the history and identity of this place.”
The exhibition will also include a video series of interviews with local descendants of area tribes and large-scale peel-and-stick wallpaper panels by artist Richard Fritz, adapted from his landscape paintings to create an immersive backdrop.
“The Market at Dover Station provides the perfect space for this kind of storytelling,” says Wagner. “It’s an opportunity to connect creative expression with education and community.”
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Josepha Price is an Easton-based multimedia artist whose work has been featured in galleries and exhibits throughout Maryland. Of Cherokee descent, Price brings deep cultural insight and technical mastery to her projects. Her recent installation at The Ivy Café in Easton highlights her ability to merge traditional motifs with contemporary materials.
Jen Wagner is a prolific mosaic and public artist based in Easton, Maryland, with installations and exhibitions shown internationally. She has curated galleries, pop-ups, and museum installations, and her work explores themes of connection, memory, and shared human experience. Wagner also hosts “My Life As” on WHCP Radio, where she interviews individuals about the stories that shape their lives.
The Market at Dover Station, located at 500 Dover Road, Easton, is an upscale art and design market featuring found goods, original art, and local craftsmanship.
“Waterfowling from the Indigenous Perspective” opens November 14 and will remain on view throughout the Waterfowl Festival weekend.
For more information, visit www.jenwagnermosaics.com or follow @jenwagnermosaics and @josephapriceart on Instagram.
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