Artist Bio: Dean Pilar

Dean Pilar is a small town Nebraska native who has proudly called Columbus home for many years. He has devoted more than three decades to the craft of scroll-saw woodworking. Entirely self-taught, Dean has cultivated a signature style defined by remarkable precision, intricate detail, and the rare ability to start and stop the scroll-saw blade so cleanly that each cut flows effortlessly into the next.

This season, Dean is one of ten featured artists in the Winter Market at the Columbus Art Gallery, where visitors can shop unique, handcrafted gifts that showcase the talent of local makers. The gallery is open Monday - Thursday from 1-5 p.m. and Saturday from 1-4 p.m. This offers a perfect chance to find one-of-a-kind holiday treasurers. The gallery is located on the second floor of the Columbus Community Building at 2500 14 St.