Sculptors share knowledge and resources
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 itself when like minded sculptors gather. Alisa Looney will be your host on Teams.
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Final details are being worked out for a visit to the Verdancy Project
The Verdancy Project is a multidisciplinary community-oriented art experiment with a mission of fostering curiosity and inspiring environmental stewardship. We offer creative residencies, retreats, community art projects, events, and workshops. We provide a unique opportunity to reflect, create and explore in an inspiring setting in the Pacific Northwest.
Pencil in September 24th at 7PM and more details will follow.
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 on Mahsa and her work check out the links below
Meet Omniflux (Mahsa Zargaran): Audio Visual Installation Artist – SHOUTOUT LA
Spotlight: Omniflux – EB STUDIOS
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Join the PNWS Sculpture Conversation – 7pm this Wednesday
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.
Wednesday, at 7pm
Microsoft Teams meeting
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Meeting ID: 287 043 545 62
Passcode: w9gv2R
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
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
• 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
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 approximately 4PM.
Check out Michael Curry Design to see some of the work and be prepared to hear about the most recent, like last month, show in Vegas Awakening Awakening | Las Vegas Shows & Entertainment
More details coming soon so mark your calendars.
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.
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) since it’s inception. The Labor Day weekend celebration in the North Park Blocks of Portland gives our members the opportunity to present their studio processes 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. PNWS members can sign up for 3-4 hr. time slots on Saturday, 10am- 6pm, Sunday 10-6 or Monday 10-4. Contact me at brussellford@gmail.com to sign up and get more information.
This year, we hope to engage the public to a greater degree by offering some interactive activities and presenting a Raku firing of work. If you would like to participate in the Raku firing, I will be offering a mask-making session at my studio, 610 E. 19th St. Vancouver Wa. 98663, on the Saturday preceding Labor Day, August 26th from 10-4. $20. will pay for clay and gas. If you plan to participate, your mask will be ready for you to glaze and fire either Saturday or Sunday at Art in the Pearl. You may choose to participate by donating your mask to be glazed and fired at the Pearl event or have your mask glazed and fired for you.
Our goal is to engage as many of our members as we can and have a diverse sampling. It is a great time to celebrate the arts and connect with the public.
