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Upcoming Sculpture Events

November 29th Meeting.

For the month of November, we are going to have a combination Board and Members studio meeting at 2516 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202 which happens to be studio of Marti Eichinger aka: Art at the Geode. Current schedule is to start our board meeting at 4:30 and finish by or before 6PM at which time the studio tour and potluck will start. For the board meeting here are the online details: Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 246 224 096 925 Passcode: sUo3Y8 Download Teams | Join on the web Learn More | Meeting options. For the studio meeting here are the online details: Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 231 855 237 963 Passcode: fMM7Gd Download Teams | Join on the web Learn More | Meeting…

event details… November 29th Meeting.

2024 Portland Spring Home & Garden Show – February 22 – 25, 2024 at the Portland Expo Center!

Great news. We have a 10X20 booth at this show and the show producers are looking for 10 or more large anchor or standalone pieces for placement around the show floor. Here is what the new sponsors, The Home Builders Association, are sharing about the upcoming show: We are extremely excited to host a Master Floral Artist/Designer known for creating wearable pieces of fresh flowers. With over 20 years of industry experience, Julia Rose is a celebrated floral artist with an international reputation for her sumptuous organic and naturally eclectic wearable designs. Julia Rose is the epitome of artistry and glamour when it comes to her floral couture. Julia is fast building a reputation for her Interactive and immersive floral art installations. Drawing crowds of thousands to experience the pieces. In the course of understanding this opportunity the fact that the Home Builders Association of…

event details… 2024 Portland Spring Home & Garden Show – February 22 – 25, 2024 at the Portland Expo Center!

Many Upcoming Events!

Exciting Upcoming Events for PNWS! Nov 29th meeting at Marty Eichinger’s studio, 2516 SE Division St. Portland, 4:30 Board meeting, 6pm Potluck Home and Garden Show (February 2024) contact: Bob Deasy, ormcoupe@yahoo.com CAVE gallery show (April 2024) contact: Terri Elioff, Sue Qwast, Toni Parque International Sculpture Day – April 27, 2024 Troutdale Arts Festival (June 2024) contact: Marlena Neilson Oregon Society of artists – Sculpture Show (August 2024) contact: Chas Martin Raku opportunity and Vancouver Arts & Music Festival (August 2024) contact: Russ Ford, brussellford@gmail.com Art In the Pearl Demos (Labor Day Weekend 2024) TBA

event details… Many Upcoming Events!

December schedule heads up

With the holiday schedule and business of December the plan is to not have the monthly meeting. We will pick up with a meeting in January of 2024. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season.

event details… December schedule heads up

Exciting Opportunities for Local Artists!

Exciting opportunities for local artists! Proposals for public art are being sought as part of the Port of Vancouver’s Terminal 1 development and revitalization plan along the Vancouver waterfront. The plan includes two large exterior murals, an interior art gallery, an open-air installation, and site signage with storytelling opportunities. Artist eligibility, submission procedure, and timeline can be found in the RFP link in bio at Go Play Vancouver Proposal due Nov. 17 (more…)

event details… Exciting Opportunities for Local Artists!

Join the PNWS Monthly Sculpture Conversation – 2nd Wednesdays

Join the PNWS Sculpture Conversation Every 2nd Wednesday of the Month – 7pm 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. _____________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 287 043 545 62  Passcode: w9gv2R  Download Teams | Join on the web Learn More | Meeting options

event details… Join the PNWS Monthly Sculpture Conversation – 2nd Wednesdays

2024 PNWS Group Sculpture Show at the ‘Art at the Cave Gallery’

PNWS is pleased to be invited to present a group sculpture show at the Art of the Cave Gallery in downtown Vancouver, Washington, during the month of the International Sculpture Show, in April of 2024.  This will be a juried show in an excellent, well-established gallery.  A number of PNWS members have participated in previous shows at the ‘Cave’ Gallery and found it to be a rewarding experience. We look forward to an exciting April show of great sculptures from our talented and enthusiastic membership.  Be watching for more information about the show’s theme, timeline, and submission details in the November PNWS Newsletter.

event details… 2024 PNWS Group Sculpture Show at the ‘Art at the Cave Gallery’

Oregon Society of Artists Adds Sculpture Show to 2024 Calendar

Based on the success of the sculpture show in August, OSA has added another show for August 2024. PNWS had a strong showing with about half of the entries coming from our members. Best of Show was awarded to one of our members as well. Look for entry details early next year.

event details… Oregon Society of Artists Adds Sculpture Show to 2024 Calendar


Past Events


Clark County Open Studios, Nov. 4/5, 10am-5pm

October 29, 2023

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…

learn more about the event… Clark County Open Studios, Nov. 4/5, 10am-5pm

October 25th Studio Tour/Potluck

October 16, 2023

Our meetup this month will be at Andy’s studio. The address is: 310 NE 106th Ave. Portland. We will be meeting on October 25th at…

learn more about the event… October 25th Studio Tour/Potluck

October 25th 6pm PNWS Member meeting/potluck

October 6, 2023

Andy Kennedy Studio potluck and art talk, October 25th, 6pm 310 NE 106th Ave. Portland For more info contact Andy…  playpurpose@yahoo.com This the art of…

learn more about the event… October 25th 6pm PNWS Member meeting/potluck

Washington County Open Studios Tour

October 4, 2023

October 21-22, 2023 Washington County Open Studios Tour is a free event that takes place simultaneously at fifty different different locations within Washington County in…

learn more about the event… Washington County Open Studios Tour

Clark County Open Studios Tour

October 4, 2023

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…

learn more about the event… Clark County Open Studios Tour

Join the PNWS Sculpture Conversation – 7pm

September 12, 2023

Second Wednesday of each month As always, feel free to bring current projects or ideas to share, or just follow the creative thread that reveals…

learn more about the event… Join the PNWS Sculpture Conversation – 7pm

September 24th meeting starting early 6PM

September 7, 2023

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…

learn more about the event… September 24th meeting starting early 6PM

August Meetup – 23rd at 7PM

August 3, 2023

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…

learn more about the event… August Meetup – 23rd at 7PM

Submissions Open for Sculpture Show at Oregon Society of Artists

July 10, 2023

Oregon Society of Artists and PNWS host August sculpture show Show dates: August 3 -August 31, 2023 Inline viewing:  August 3, 2023 – October 5,…

learn more about the event… Submissions Open for Sculpture Show at Oregon Society of Artists

July Meeting plans

July 6, 2023

On July 19th we will meeting at Michael Curry Design Studio 50759 Dike Road, Scappoose, OR 97056 from 2PM thorough studio closing time which is…

learn more about the event… July Meeting plans

Demo at ART In the Pearl sign up 2023

July 6, 2023

PNWS has had an active role in Art in the Pearl, a popular, (Named one of the top 10 Arts and Crafts Festivals in the…

learn more about the event… Demo at ART In the Pearl sign up 2023

Art in the Pearl 2023

June 27, 2023

PNWS members have had an active role in Art in the Pearl, (Named one of the top 10 Arts and Crafts Festivals in the country)…

learn more about the event… Art in the Pearl 2023

June Member meeting – June 24th 3PM

June 9, 2023

This month we will be meeting at Joe Hifills place on 8565 SW 80th Ave, Portland, OR 97223. Out of towners online meeting details are:…

learn more about the event… June Member meeting – June 24th 3PM

May meet up scheduled for the 13th at One PM

May 4, 2023

Bring Cookies, items to sell/swap/barter April 8th

learn more about the event… May meet up scheduled for the 13th at One PM

Newport Visual Arts Center Show

May 4, 2023

PNWS group show – “Into the Depths”
June 2 – July 29, 2023

Opening Reception – Friday June 2nd, 5-9pm

learn more about the event… Newport Visual Arts Center Show

Member meeting studio tour for April 30th

April 27, 2023

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…

learn more about the event… Member meeting studio tour for April 30th

April 29th International Sculpture Day 2023

April 4, 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

learn more about the event… April 29th International Sculpture Day 2023

April swap meet up scheduled for April 8th at 3PM

April 4, 2023

Bring Cookies, items to sell/swap/barter April 8th

learn more about the event… April swap meet up scheduled for April 8th at 3PM

April 29th Member Meeting

April 4, 2023

We will be meeting up at SCRAP PDX on Saturday, April 29th, 2023 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM Their address is: 1736 SW Alder St,…

learn more about the event… April 29th Member Meeting

Member meetup and Studio tour March 29

March 10, 2023

On March 29th at 7PM we will meeting with Patrick Gracewood at his studio located at 4920 NE 55th Ave – Google Maps. Recent relief…

learn more about the event… Member meetup and Studio tour March 29


Archive

Join the PNWS Sculpture Conversation – 7pm this Wednesday

Alisa Looney
July 11, 2023

Join the PNWS Sculpture Conversation – 7pm this Wednesday! As always, feel free to bring current projects or ideas to share,…

International Sculpture Day 2023 at PDX Scrap

Bob Deasy
May 5, 2023

The time spent was marvelous and a video is available here to see what Scrap is all about and how…

Monthly Conversations Continue

Chas Martin
June 10, 2022

Second Wednesday each month
7:00pm via Zoom

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PNWS at Art in the Pearl

Andy Kennedy
November 2, 2021

Our members have become an annual attraction at Art in the Pearl. This year included a few new faces. Demonstrators…

Firebird Bronze Tour

Web Admin
October 14, 2021

October Member Meeting

October 27th, 2021

Long time PNWS member Rip Caswell hosted our member meeting at his foundry, Check out the meeting video….

Virtual Reception for “Emergence” Exhibit

Chas Martin
September 7, 2021

Pacific Northwest Sculptors hosted a virtual for the “Emergence” online sculpture exhibit. View the recorded event. The reception celebrated the…

PICNIC IN THE PARK

Isabelle Truchon
August 9, 2021

Saturday August 28th
5-8 pm

In lieu of August’s 4th Wednesday of the month member meeting, please join us for our first annual member picnic at George Rogers Park in Lake Oswego.

eXtended Reality

Web Admin
July 28, 2021

Miguel Arias, Founder and CEO of Prefixa gave us a very visual look into the future. His work is making it easier for non-technical people to create and use 3D imaging to share and market sculpture. Imagine a 3D gallery where your sculptures can be viewed virtually in the round. Or, an AR (augmented reality) model that displays your sculpture in the viewer’s actual environment. This technology exists today.

Devin Laurence Field

Web Admin
June 24, 2021

Host: Devin Laurence Field

An in-person tour of Devin Laurence Field’s studio…

Russell Ford

Dave Frei
May 26, 2021

Take a virtual tour of Russell’s studio and learn about the art this retired art educator is creating….

PNWS International Sculpture Day

Dave Frei
April 2, 2021

Oregon Society of Artists, Pacific Northwest Sculptors and Helensview School celebrate International Sculpture Day through a collaborative sculpture project…

Scott Price – Price Sculpture Forest

Web Admin
March 24, 2021

Scott shared with us his journey to the opening the Price Sculpture Forest, a picture tour, his long term plans for the site, and how sculptors can participate…

Website Seminar

Dave Frei
February 24, 2021

Join us to learn how to make the most of the PNWS website and your member pages…

2021 Annual Meeting

Dave Frei
January 27, 2021

Member only Annual Meeting

Although PNWS can’t host a social gathering* due to COVID-19 restrictions it is still important for the membership to meet…

McAlister Merchant – Cast Glass Sculpture

Dave Frei
November 25, 2020

Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, USA McAlister took his first art classes at the age of 8 at the Art Institute of Chicago. Several …

Maria-Wickwire-video-poster

Maria Wickwire

Dave Frei
October 24, 2020

Maria began to create sculptures revealing archetypal experiences of women when she…

Jennifer Corio and Dave Frei

Dave Frei
September 23, 2020

Sharing what they have learned about creating large scale artwork for public spaces.

Alisa Looney and Wade Womack

Dave Frei
August 26, 2020

Oregon Artists Alisa Looney, and Wade Womack have been creating art together…

Chayo Wilson & Friends

Web Admin
July 23, 2020

In addition to a virtual tour of Chayo’s studio and works, Chayo will be joined in her spacious yard by a small group of fellow sculptors…

Julian Voss-Andreae

Dave Frei
June 24, 2020

Julian Voss-Andreae, a German sculptor based in Portland Oregon, is widely known for his striking large-scale public …

Roberta Nieto

Dave Frei
May 27, 2020

Roberta Nieto is a Portland, Oregon base artist who creates sculpture, stained glass art, paintings, and performs art restoration.

Zali Zalkind

Dave Frei
April 22, 2020

Zali Zalkind is a stone carver who’s work is in creating deeply energetic forms – functional, ceremonial, and sacred art, object, and artifact.

Art Play Day at Murphy Sculpture Studio - chicken- Jan 2020

Art Play Day at Murphy Sculpture Studio

George Heath
January 15, 2020

I’ve wanted to do this since Carole first asked me to announce it. I finally made the third iteration and…

Making Space Sculpture Show - October 2019

Pacific Northwest Area Sculptors Explore Space at Sculpture Gallery

Chas Martin
October 12, 2019

This month, our Making Space sculpture gallery show displayed the talent and commitment of both Pacific Northwest Sculptors and Northwest…

Unmatched Pairs Sculpture Show - Sept 2019 - gathering

Sculpture Show Opens at Portland’s Multnomah Art Center

George Heath
September 1, 2019

Nearly a year ago, at a member meeting in SE Portland, board president Chas Martin suggested we do a sculpture…

Pacific Northwest Sculptors and Northwest Stone Sculptors Association to host a Joint Sculpture Exhibition - 2

Collaboration to Host Joint Stone Sculpture Exhibition

Rocky Jaeger
June 1, 2019

Members of Pacific NW Sculptors, (PNWS) and the NW Stone Sculptors Assn., (NWSSA), will soon receive a call for an…

International Sculpture Day - May 2019 - 7

Sculptors Share Secrets At International Sculpture Day 2019

George Heath
May 2, 2019

We’ve yet to have an International Sculpture Day celebration that was not a great success. This one was slimmed down…

Unmatched Pairs Event - 2019 - Multnomah Arts Center

Art Collaborations – Sculptors Pair Up for Unmatched Pairs Sculpture Show

Chas Martin
March 1, 2019

Ten of our members responded to the call for art collaborations for our September show at the Multnomah Art Center.…

Sculptors meet at Manifestation, a coop art experience

Chas Martin
November 19, 2018

Our February 2018 meeting was held at Manifestation, an art­ist co-op of a kind. Picture a sizable room filled with…

Pacific Northwest Sculptors member Carole Murphy at Art in the Pearl 2018

Portland’s top art event – Art in the Pearl 2018

Jessica Stroia
September 1, 2018

The Art in the Pearl was a success for the 15th year of demonstrating artists from the Pacific Northwest Sculptors!

Alisa Looney experiences The Belly, an art installation by Amber Metz

The Belly – An interactive art installation of art in public places

Jessica Stroia
May 1, 2018

Installation Art by Amber Metz at Art at the Cave Gallery during a Pacific Northwest Sculptors show for International Sculpture Day 2018

The Cave in Vancouver, Washington hosts show by Top Sculptors from Oregon and Washington

Jessica Stroia
May 1, 2018

The International Sculpture Center, (the publishers of Sculpture Magazine), some 4 years ago suggested that there be an International Sculpture…

To Tomorrow and Back – A public art installation in Shanghai

Craig Dorety
April 1, 2018

A public art installation in Shanghai I’ve done the trip into tomorrow 4 times now. And by the trip into…

Andy Kennedy Hosts Sculptors Group

Rocky Jaeger
November 1, 2017

About twenty Pacific Northwest Sculptors group members and guests gathered at the home of fellow sculptor Andy Kennedy and his…

Newport Visual Arts Center Opening Draws Crowd

Rocky Jaeger
October 21, 2017

Friday, Sept. 8, was a big day in Newport for members of Pacific Northwest Sculptors. That afternoon, the Newport Visual…

Kinetic Light Sculptures Showcased at Member Meeting

Rocky Jaeger
October 18, 2017

The approximately 20 people who attended the July 20th PNWS members and guests meeting at the home studio of PNWS…

Portland Celebrates International Sculpture Day 2017

Rocky Jaeger
May 25, 2017

Pacific Northwest Sculptors’ second annual celebration of International Sculpture Day on April 21 and 22 in Portland was an unqualified…

Effective Publicity For Sculpture Classes

Rocky Jaeger
March 25, 2017

Paul Haist The Clackamas Review newspaper published an article in January about PNWS past president Carole Murphy. It was a…

3D Modeling Technology Propels Sculpture Forward

Rocky Jaeger
February 25, 2017

Paul Haist Pacific Northwest Sculptors President George Heath welcomed members and guests to the group’s monthly open meeting on the…

Clay Sculpting Through the Eyes of the Blind

Rocky Jaeger
January 24, 2017

A YouTube video of Edmonds, Wash., sculptor, and PNWS member Pam Mummy at work clay sculpting was released by its…

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