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.
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…
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…
When 2- and 3-dimensions merge.
Some artworks create themselves. When you get into that flow, it’s an magical experience. Most artists know this special creative zone. It doesn’t happen often enough. As you gain momentum with the project, you realize you are not creating, but simply acting as a conduit for the creation of a work of art. It’s thrilling, humbling, mystical, spiritual…
Art in the Pearl – 2023
PNWS demo booth at this year’s Art in the Pearl event included Raku firing of members’ sculptures.
OSA is looking for an Education and Program Manager
Oregon Society of Artists, on of our affiliates, has a position open. The role includes coordination and communication with artists, members and…
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…
Visualization in Progress
“Binary Orbit” original sculpture 19″x7″x6″ For months, I have been telling everyone that I would create a large sculpture for a show…
The PNWS 2023 Group Show in Newport, OR is a Resounding Success!
54 exciting and beautiful sculptures created by 31 PNWS members are now showing at the Runyan Gallery in the Newport Visual Arts…
June Member meeting – June 24th 3PM
This month we will be meeting at Joe Hifills place on 8565 SW 80th Ave, Portland, OR 97223. Out of towners online…
IS Day PDX 2023 was a Magical Evening!
Oh what a fun group! International Sculpture Day is a blast every year, and this year may have been the most fun…
New Work!
Making this “Wise One” has been a deepening experience. Getting up close to really see the details of this Great Horned Owl and…
Upcoming Online Workshop in May!
Upcoming Online Workshop in May! Presented by Silvera Jewelry School Explore new Ground – Enameling on Steel Forms with Alisa Looney Four…
International Sculpture Day 2023 at PDX Scrap
The time spent was marvelous and a video is available here to see what Scrap is all about and how our members…
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
The Hookup and Swap Shop
It’s the place to find what you need and what you want!!!
It’s the place to connect and collaborate. Let’s do this!
PNWS Solution and Challenge
While PNWS online meetings are continuing to develop, our in person meetings are taking strides forward.
April 29th International Sculpture Day 2023
Celebrating IS Day April 29th, 2023, You are invited to join other PNWS Members crafting Wearable Art at SCRAP (1736 SW Alder street, Portland). We’ll be bringing our creations out to several locations in downtown after using the classroom/workspace at SCRAP, between 4;30 and 6;30pm. You are encouraged to bring a plan or work in progress to complete during our time at SCRAP. There will be plenty of cheap and quirky art materials available. RSVP Bob Deasy or Andy Kennedy
Who’s Doing What: March 2023
A few examples of what members have been creating in the past month.
Member meetup and Studio tour March 29
On March 29th at 7PM we will meeting with Patrick Gracewood at his studio located at 4920 NE 55th Ave – Google…
PNWS material and intangible
There’s a transformation that happens within us as we transform raw materials into something meaningful. Sculpting can open an experience of discovery and wonder
Coming to the Southeast Portland’s Goat Blocks in early summer
Hopscotch, an interactive art installation, is set to take up a 23,000-square-foot space in Southeast Portland’s Goat Blocks. San Antonio, Texas, is the…
The Rewards of Transition
There’s nothing more boring or less productive than stasis. Movement, whether in the stock market or the art market is an opportunity to gain something. Transitions are times of movement. As PNWS transitions
Becoming PNWS President
Andy Kennedy tries on the President Hat The goal as President of PNWS is to think well about each Member and about…
Retrospective…Claudia Star Carter
A retrospective of Claudia’s sculpture can be seen through the month of February, (Black History Month)