Pacific Northwest Sculptors started informally, when several Portland area artists saw the inherent value of sharing resources. People got together and talked, visited each other’s studios, started a mailing list, formed a 501 C3, with an educational Mission. There have been countless ups and downs for our group since that time, over twenty years […]
Archives for 2023
August Meetup – 23rd at 7PM
For our meeting this month we will be gathering at the studio of Mahsa Zargaran at 1847 E Burnside Portland, OR 97214. For some background on Mahsa and her work check out the links below Meet Omniflux (Mahsa Zargaran): Audio Visual Installation Artist – SHOUTOUT LA Spotlight: Omniflux – EB STUDIOS Join on your computer, […]
Wine Club Dinner and Exhibit
For a number of years now, a good friend of mine hosts his wine club dinner at our home in Troutdale. In the past he’s invited a few artists to show their work with the club. In 2020, I posted an invitation to PNWSculptors for 3 or 4 sculptors who may want to join us […]
Welcome to New Members of Pacific Northwest Sculptors.
The PNWS Membership Committee is starting a article to introduce new members. Our intention is produce a posting of members who have joined us in the previous month. We’ll give a little information on each member, their medium(s), interest in PNWS, other skills and interests. We intend to expand to include photos of work, and […]
The Creative Potential of Patience
Faced with a question, our natural instinct is to resolve it as quickly as possible. Our brains are wired to match patterns that solve the problem. In the tangible world, that’s a great approach. Red light means stop. Green light means go. Creative thinking is not required.In the creative realm, it’s different. Patterns that drive […]
Join the PNWS Sculpture Conversation – 7pm this Wednesday
Join the PNWS Sculpture Conversation – 7pm this Wednesday! As always, feel free to bring current projects or ideas to share, or just follow the creative thread that reveals itself when like-minded sculptors gather. Alisa Looney will be your host on Teams. Wednesday, at 7pm Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device. Click […]
Submissions Open for Sculpture Show at Oregon Society of Artists
Oregon Society of Artists and PNWS host August sculpture show Show dates: August 3 -August 31, 2023 Inline viewing: August 3, 2023 – October 5, 2023 The Oregon Society of Artists and PNWS are pleased to present a juried show dedicated entirely to contemporary Sculpture. The exhibit will feature a wide range of mediums, including […]
PNWS Request for Volunteers
Pacific Northwest Sculptors Board has revived the Education Committee on the Board, lead by artist and teacher, Toni Parque. Education is the Mission of our non-profit organization, fulfilled by our ongoing schedule of meetings, demos, and online posting. Recreating the goals for an PNWS Education Committee became more obvious while organizing our group show, […]