New Year. New Optimism. After the Great Plague came the Renaissance. Not immediately, of course, but time has compressed considerably since the 14th to 16th centuries. I am an optimist. I am predicting another Renaissance beginning now. I anticipate increased attention and appreciation for the arts and artists fueled by an intense increase in new […]
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Voices on Community Through Time and Space
The International Sculpture Center (ISC) is presenting, Voices on Community Through Time and Space, a series of monthly, virtual encounters with sculpture designed to inspire, inform, and bring communities together. The series runs from December 2021 through May of 2022 Registration is FREE but required for the series. To register visit this link: https://sculpture.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1563308&group=
Queen Nefertari’s Egypt at The Portland Art Museum
Oct 16, 2021 – Jan 16, 2022 Nefertari’s tomb had been raided. The “good” stuff was gone. The sarcophagus lid was smashed and the mummy gone. Remaining were small sculptures, a few stela, reed sandals and a pair of knees. These goods and other objects from the reign of Ramses II and later are now […]
PNWS at Art in the Pearl
Our members have become an annual attraction at Art in the Pearl. This year included a few new faces. Demonstrators included Tony Furtado, Russ Ford, Phil Seder, Jerry Woodbury, Dave Cole and organizer Andy Kennedy. Also participating as an exhibitor, Chas Martin. Thanks to everyone who demonstrated sculpting. I’m certain Art in the Pearl will […]
Tour of Firebird Bronze
Our meeting on October 27 was a major milestone for PNWS. It was our first face-to-face meeting in over a year and a half. Over 20 attended in person, another dozen via Zoom. We had our usual tech glitches, but we got it done. Our presentation by Rip Caswell at Firebird Bronze was outstanding. Also […]
January 2022 Board Meeting
January 28th, 2021
10:00-11:00 am
All members are encouraged to attend board meetings. Your input and ideas are how we move forward….
Making Aliens
So, you feel a need to make creatures. Hopefully the following will assist you in pursuing this ambition. Then again you may come to your senses and pursue a career in accounting or as a cowpoke. Whatever your decision be prepared to accept the consequences. Here we will focus only on making a “thing” using […]
Upcoming Member Meeting Opportunities
Our monthly meetings are an opportunity to share, learn, connect and build alliances. We have a broad range of members. Each has something to offer. If you are interested in hosting a virtual presentation, here are a few possibilities to consider: Studio tour and discussion of current work; Technique demonstration; or Discussion of inspiration and […]