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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

Washington County Open Studios Tour

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 the third week of October. Open studios 2023 will be on October 21st and 22nd. To participate as a visitor simply show up at any of the locations during tour hours, no ticket is required.

Here is the list of artists and galleries that will be participating in Open Studios 2023.

We also have a second tour format called online studios. Online Studios 2023 is intended for artists who are unable to or would prefer not to have visitors in their home. We have taken professional videos of the selected artists in their studios. We have now released the first five of those videos and you can see them here.

Clark County Open Studios Tour

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 and share how, why, and where their art is created. This is a unique opportunity to visit artists and artisans, view diverse works, and buy pieces specifically created or made available for this event.

Be sure to check and see members that have signed up so far Mary Grout and Bill Leigh will have open studios.

For more information check out the website: https://artstra.org/open-studios/

The Hallie Ford Museum of Art at 25

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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 an encyclopedic collection of Western and non-Western art and has mounted a dazzling array of temporary exhibitions intended to instruct, inspire, and delight. Over the years, the development of the permanent collection has been guided by Hallie Ford Museum of Art staff and its faculty curators, as well as by the generosity, vision, and largesse of its many donors and patrons.

Willamette : Events : HFMA Free Museum Admission | Oct. 1 – Oct. 31

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 – October 5, 2023

Juror: Rip Caswell

The Oregon Society of Artists and PNWS are pleased to present a juried show dedicated entirely to contemporary Sculpture. The exhibit will feature a wide range of mediums, including but not limited to, wood, stone, ceramic, glass, metal, fiber, and electronics. Both free-standing and wall pieces are encouraged.

We want to see sculpture that best expresses the strength and spirit of your creative vision, style, and commitment to quality. Monetary awards will include $500 for best of show, $200 for first place, $150 for second place, $100 for third place, and certificates for five honorable mentions.

The exhibit will be juried by renowned Oregon bronze sculptor, Rip Caswell. Caswell’s sculptures include realistic wildlife, people, and many highly-acclaimed monumental public works. One of Caswell’s many creative achievements include being selected to study and document in sculpture, the world’s most endangered animals for National Geographic.

GUIDELINES

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• This juried show is open to both OSA and PNWS members and non-members.

• All artworks must be able to fit through a 3’ by 6’ door opening.  

• Hanging wall-sculptures not to exceed 25 lbs.

• If shipping your entry, return shipping costs for returns must be prepaid.

• Show entry fee is:

      $4O for 2 pieces for OSA and PNWS members

      $55 for 2 pieces for nonmembers

• Artworks and photographs should be of works made within the last two years and must not have been exhibited previously at OSA.

• Artworks juried into the show will require a brief descriptive paragraph to accompany the show label. 

SHOW DATES

Submissions Open:  June 2, 2023

Firm Deadline for entry, jpeg included:  July 21, 2023

Art Drop-Off:  July 28, 10 AM – 1 PM, July 31, 10 AM – 4 PM. 

Gallery Show:  August 3 – August 31, 2023 

Online Show:  August 4 – October 5, 2023

Reception:  August 3, 6 PM – 8 PM, 2023       

Art Pick-Up:  August 31, 10 AM – 4 PM and Sept. 1, 10 AM – 4 PM, 2023 

Demo at ART In the Pearl sign up 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 country) Labor Day weekend celebration in the North Park Blocks of Portland, for many years.

Our members have taken the opportunity to represent our organization by showing sculptural work and methods of construction to the public in the covered booth area of the show reserved for demonstrations.

Although no work may be sold through the demonstration booths, it is a great way for  members to showcase their work, develop contacts or advertise classes. It is also a wonderful way to participate, work alongside fellow members and support the public education of our media.

PNWS members can sign up for two hour slots on Saturday, September 2nd, 10am- 6pm, Sunday, September 3rd, 10-6 or Monday, September 4th 10-4.

Contact Russ Ford at brussellford@gmail.com to set up a slot or get more information. 

Annual Meeting Sunday, January 29

The Board is looking forward to seeing a lot of new faces and even more old ones. Plan to attend and connect with other members!

Plan to attend our Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 29 at 2pm. Location is Bill Leigh’s Studio at 5015 NW 127th street, Vancouver, WA 98685. Parking adjacent studio for about 5 cars. Additional parking on the street.

This is an opportunity to meet new members, reconnect with existing members, and see some of Bill’s recent work. We’ll officially approve installment of several new Board Members appointed this past year: Katie Sallos, Bob Deasy, Russ Ford, Toni Parque. The Board will then elect the new officers for the coming year. You’ll be updated on what’s happened in the past year and plans for the next 12 months.