We will always be more than what we think we are. More than what we can measure, define, value or digitize. Even while we keep finding more ways to quantify ourselves and our world, there will always be something unseen, unexpected, nuanced and absurd beyond definition about our existence. This elusive human experience can be […]
Archives for 2023
May meet up scheduled for the 13th at One PM
Bring Cookies, items to sell/swap/barter April 8th
The benefits of Collabs
Phil’s new adventures in large-format wood carving
Get Smart about AI
McAlister Merchant has had much to say about AI. He is using and learning how to program access to tools (ChatGPT+Siri). There are BIG questions about the effects of widespread uncontrolled implementation of AI programming of art of all kinds. “I think something like licensing, or copyright, or patent should be considered AND IMPLEMENTED sooner […]
Who’s Doing What: May 2023
A few examples of what members have been creating in the past month.
Newport Visual Arts Center Show
PNWS group show – “Into the Depths”
June 2 – July 29, 2023
Opening Reception – Friday June 2nd, 5-9pm
Joseph R. Conrad Passes
Joseph R. Conrad was born July 27, 1941, in Cold Spring, MN to Walter and Martha (Kloeppner) Conrad. He passed away March 7th surrounded by family.
There will be a celebration of life this summer in his sculpture garden. If you are interested in attending, please call Debi @ Conrad Stonecutter – 503-235-3644 or send us your email at info@conradstonecutter.com.
Member meeting studio tour for April 30th
Julian Voss-Andreae is hosting a PNWS studio tour/potluck at his Sellwood shop 7pm on April 30th. Please, do plan to attend the address is 8003 SE 17th Avenue, Portland, OR 97202 – Map link https://tinyurl.com/22jmx6hj Julian’s sculpture is awesome, gotta see it to believe it. Check out https://julianvossandreae.com/