Articles on Creating Sculpture
This selection of articles by members of Pacific Northwest Sculptors covers a variety of sculpture topics, sculpture processes, sculpture critiques and issues related to contemporary and traditional sculpture. Members of Pacific Northwest Sculptors share insights and perspectives through these articles and through live demonstrations and classes.
Help Requested: Bill Leigh Workshop Dispersal
Since Bill’s death last year, Bill Leigh’s family has been working to ready his home for sale. As many of…
May 2026 Events
Friday, May 1st, 5-7pm: First Friday Artist Talks at Vancouver’s “Celebration of Sculpture”
Wednesday, May 13th, 7-8pm: Monthly Sculpture Conversation online
Saturday, May 16th-17th: Cascadia Fine Arts Festival
Wednesday, May 27th, 6pm: PNWS Meetup at Betsy Power’s Studio
Friday, June 5th, 5-7pm: First Friday Party at Vancouver’s “Celebration of Sculpture”
Miscellaneous Sculpture reads
Here are some articles about sculpture, artists and more that I hope you enjoy. My dad Henry Moore: ‘He wasn’t nice. He…
The Value of Volunteering in the Gallery and Demonstration Booths
Volunteering to work in the gallery and demonstration booth holds significant importance, not only as an artist but also as an active…
April 2026 Events
Wednesday, April 8th, 7-8pm: Monthly Sculpture Conversation online
Wednesday, April 15th, 4-5pm: PNWS Board Meeting online
Saturday, April 18th, 3-6pm: PNWS Meetup at Jim Stewart’s
Friday, April 24th – Sunday, April 26th: PNWS at the Gathering of the Guilds
Friday, May 1st, 5-7pm: First Friday Artist Talks at Vancouver’s “Celebration of Sculpture”
Vancouver’s “Celebration of Sculpture”
This is an invitation to participate in a sculpture exhibition that will showcase artwork from Southwest Washington and Oregon artists.
Editors Musings and more
Here is an interesting site which publishes a newsletter about art going ons in and around Portland Art and About PDX I…
March 2026 Events
Sunday, March 1st: PNWS at the Home & Garden Show
Thursday, March 5th: Deadline to enter works into the PNWS Gathering of the Guilds Gallery
Wednesday, March 11th, 7:00 – 8:00pm: Monthly Sculpture Conversation online
Saturday, March 21st, 3:00 – 6:00pm: PNWS Meetup at Carole Murphy’s Studio
Wednesday, March 25th, 4:00 – 5:00pm: PNWS Board Meeting online
Thursday, March 26th: Deadline to apply to Vancouver’s “Celebration of Sculpture”
Gathering of the Guilds Guide Link
2026 Gathering of the Guilds Guide.
President’s Message – February 2026
It’s Pacific NW Sculptors Annual Meeting month – a time to gather, review where we’ve been and imagine where we want to go.
ANNUAL MEETING – Saturday, February 21, 3pm
Art at the Geode, 2516 SE Division St., Portland
2026 Portland Spring Home & Garden Show – February 26th – March 1st, 2026 at the Portland Expo Center!
The Home Builders Association, who manages the home and garden show, has again invited PNWS members to show and sell their art…
February 2026 Events
February 1st – February 28th: Illuminated Works, a PNWS light-up sculpture exhibit at the Justice Center Sidewalk Gallery windows in downtown Portland
Wednesday, February 11th 7:00 – 8:00pm: Monthly Sculpture Conversation online
Saturday, February 21st 3:00 – 6:00pm: PNWS Annual Meeting at Marty Eichinger’s
Wednesday, February 25th 4:00 – 5:00pm: PNWS Board Meeting online
Thursday, February 26th – Sunday, March 1st: PNWS at the Home and Garden Show
Illuminated Works 2026
The Pacific Northwest Sculptors are proud to present “Illuminated Works,” an exhibit of light-up sculptures featured in the Justice Center Sidewalk Gallery windows from February 1st to February 28th, 2026.
Upcoming January Events and Deadlines
Wednesday, January 14th 7:00 – 8:00pm: Monthly Sculpture Conversation online
Thursday, January 15th: PNWS Gathering of the Guilds Gallery applications open
Saturday, January 17th 3:00 – 6:00pm: Monthly member meet-up at Jonas Hartley’s
Sunday, January 25th 5:00pm: PNWS Deadline for Home and Garden Show Applications
Tuesday, January 27th 7:00 – 8:00pm: PNWS Board Meeting online
Kick Off 2026 with Fantastical Art and Good Company
Our January Potluck and Studio Tour will be hosted by Jonas Hartley, a sculptor known for his bold, mythical paper-mâché creations, in his downtown Portland studio.
Calls for Artists – February 2026
There are a lot of great opportunities this month. Thanks to our hard-working volunteers Sandra Vise, Terry Cook and Alisa Looney, for…
Potluck Sunday 11/23 @3pm at Craig Dorety’s – Zoom available!
Join the fun on Sunday afternoon for a look at Craig’s startling sculptures made with programmed light. Address: 6840 SE Woodstock Blvd,…
Updated: Gathering of the Guilds 2026 Booth Registration
UPDATED; The deadline to register for a booth at next year’s Gathering of the Guilds has been extended to February 28 with…
Member Sculpture dedication October 10th at one o’clock
Ulrich Pakker was commissioned for and has completed and installed a sculpture in Portland, at the Terwilliger Plaza Retirement Community. Part of…
Upcoming October Events
Wednesday, October 8th 7:00 – 8:00pm: Monthly Sculpture Conversation online
Sunday, October 19th 3:00 – 6:00pm: Monthly member meet-up at James Lee Hansen’s studio in Battleground, WA
Tuesday, October 28th 7:00 – 8:00pm: PNWS Board Meeting online
THE MAGIC LEAKY CANOE with Wasco Medicine Chief Ken Smith, live music by POCKET
Presented by Todji Kurtzman Sculpture: All ages: Come join us on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM for a magical evening…
July Potluck Review
Initially planned as a studio tour at Bill Leigh’s, personal issues required a last-minute change. We shifted gears and met at Leslie’s…
Winter Light-Up Sculpture Show
PNWS has the opportunity to do a group show in the Justice Center display windows in downtown Portland next year in February 2026, which will overlap with the Portland Winter Light Festival.