Nov. 4-5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Clark County Open Studios Tour is a free self-guided tour as local artists open their studios to the public and share how, why, and where their art is created. This is a unique opportunity to visit artists and artisans, view diverse works, and buy pieces specifically created or made […]
Archives for 2023
Functional / decorative wall panels
Carved wooden triptych covers butt-ugly dining room feature. My apologies if I insulted butts.
Who’s Doing What: October 2023
Activities and projects by some of our members: Jessica Bodner“Star Nimbus” 14’x12’x12’ – New sculpture installation at the Livingston health care hospital, Livingston, MT Francie AllenThis image is the plaster mold of “Lovers,” Francie’s new piece that will be cast in paper. Each one will be hand-colored with pastels. Chas Martin “Stone of Spiritual Understanding” […]
The Hallie Ford Museum of Art at 25
Enjoy Free Admission Throughout October In honor of our twenty-fifth anniversary, the Hallie Ford Museum of Art 700 State St, Salem, OR 97301 will offer free admission for the entire month. The Hallie Ford Museum of Art opened its doors for the first time in October 1998, and over the past quarter century has built […]
Verdancy Project: PNWS September 27th meeting
The PNWS September 27th Member meeting will be at the Verdancy Project Troutdale, OR. (address and directions will be in a forthcoming email to PNWS Members) From their website, “Verdancy Project is a multidisciplinary community-oriented art experiment with a mission of fostering curiosity and inspiring environmental stewardship. We offer creative residencies, retreats, community art projects, […]
PNWS Engagement is the real Currency
I will be hosting a PNWS Board meeting on Sunday September 24th at 2pm. 310 NE 106th Ave. Portland. It’s a Board meeting and studio visit. in some ways it will be like a Member meeting studio potluck. You are welcome to attend. While working with the Board, I’ll often return to the question, […]
September 24th meeting starting early 6PM
Plan to attend our September meeting at The Verdancy Project. Our host has requested that their address not be posted. RSVP via email to Bob Deasy or Andy Kennedy for the address. Or, see the email announcement for address. The Verdancy Project is a multidisciplinary community-oriented art experiment with a mission of fostering curiosity and […]
Trolls in Portland
Construction of a much-anticipated giant troll sculpture was completed Friday afternoon at the campus of the nonprofit Nordic Northwest in Southwest Portland near Washington Square mall.The exact location was mostly kept under wraps from the public to prevent construction interference until now. The 19-foot-tall troll is nestled between trees behind Fogelbo, a home filled with Nordic antiques and art on […]