I have been exploring masks for several years. Since our visit to Curry Design, I have started working with very crude kinetics. This is the first mask in motion. Currently on exhibit at Bruce Baughman Gallery in Tubac, AZ as part of the Dio de Los Muertos show. I have also started applying my mask […]
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Balancing Community and the Wild
We spend time in our own worlds, in our minds, in our studios, in that unique relationship between our hands and the materials we touch, bringing forth new and beautiful states of being, called art. And then we share that bizarre abundance discovered in our dream world; it rises to the surface and looks around, […]
October 25th 6pm PNWS Member meeting/potluck
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 free association between the past and present, old and young, hard and soft. Hundreds of clay figures, with life beyond me. They come from childhood before memory. They rest in […]
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 97301 will offer free admission for the entire month. The Hallie Ford Museum of Art opened its doors for the first time in October 1998, and over the past quarter century has built […]
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 exact location was mostly kept under wraps from the public to prevent construction interference until now. The 19-foot-tall troll is nestled between trees behind Fogelbo, a home filled with Nordic antiques and art on […]
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 the public for classes and related activities. It’s a great opportunity for a motivated, organized web-savvy person. To apply, download job description.