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Events-Future

June 22nd, Wednesday Night meeting

This month we will meet one of our more Northern members, Ulrich Pakker.

Ulrich shares, on his website Ulrich Pakker Studios – Stainless Steel Fountains and Sculptures. ​”My artistic process creating metal sculptures, fountains and public art begins by visualizing the proposed artwork in as many ways as possible. With public art spaces, different hours and days produce different lighting and changing populations. Will collectors have a bird’s-eye view of the art or will it be a garden focal point? How will climate affect a fountain’s materials? What is the expected longevity of the installation?”

Everything influences me and my process.
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See you online, via Zoom.

Filed Under: Activities, Blog, Calendar, Events, Events-Future Author: Bob Deasy

July 27th, Wednesday Meeting in person at 2516 SE Division, St., Portland, Oregon 97202

New work

Marty Eichinger has agreed to host our meeting in July in his studio.

A long time member of our group Marty is exploring a brand new avenue of work and has lots to share with us.

You can see some of his new work here Art At The Geode

Seeing as this is an in person meeting we are asking those who attend to bring a snack or liquid to share for the conversation time. We will be meeting at 2516 SE Division, St., Portland, Oregon 97202

For those who are out of town the plan is to have a device connected to the Zoom meeting which will allow you to see and hear what is happening.

Filed Under: Activities, Blog, Calendar, Events, Events-Future Author: Bob Deasy

Augmented Reality Exhibition Opportunity for Your Real-World Physical Sculpture in Public Sculpture Park

Price Sculpture Forest logo

You have the opportunity to participate in a cutting-edge sculpture exhibition that is anticipated to be the first of its kind in the world: An Augmented Reality exhibition of real-world sculptures that will be virtually displayed via an app onto a real-world outdoor pedestal in a beautiful forested public sculpture park setting.  Your preparation steps can be done simply and remotely from your studio or wherever your physical sculpture is currently located, with no requirements for travel or onsite installation.  This unique ongoing show comes with many artist benefits including public exhibition at a popular sculpture park, association with a whole new way of experiencing sculpture, marketing of you, zero commission on sales (100% to artist), and no additional costs beyond the entry fee.  We seek unique, exciting artistic visions that will enthrall viewers through both your original sculpture and this new interactive way of experiencing your art.  Sculptures will be exhibited in small groups and rotated over time, with the possibility of making repeat appearances.

Up to 10 selected artists will each be paid a $500 honorarium for your participation. As an added bonus, only Pacific Northwest Sculptors members will receive a 50% discount on the entry fee.  Follow the entry instructions, just pay $15 ($30 for non-members), and include a note that you are a PNWS member.

Price Sculpture Forest (www.SculptureForest.org) is Where Art Enhances Nature and Nature Enhances Art.  We are a 501c3 nonprofit public sculpture park and nature preserve set within a mature native Pacific Northwest habitat north of Seattle, Washington.  Visitor and media reception to the sculpture experience has been terrific and is continually growing, with art lovers strolling among the exhibited sculptures and walking paths throughout the year.

Your real-world physical sculpture will be digitally transformed for onsite display by a technology startup company we are partnering with.  A custom Augmented Reality phone app has already been created specifically for this exhibition at Price Sculpture Forest.  Visitors will download the app onsite (free WiFi is provided) and be able to view your sculpture via a QR code on your sculpture plaque that shows your name and sculpture title.  The visitors can then see your high-resolution sculpture on the pedestal seamlessly placed within the visual context of the entire area, background, and people there.  They can walk around your sculpture to see it from all angles and view it up close or from a distance.  They can even stand by your sculpture and take a picture with it.  The app will include artist information about you plus links to your website and social media for additional information, contact, and sales inquiries.

The behind-the-scenes technology we have developed for digitizing your sculpture is complex, yet the steps needed from you have been optimized to be both quick and simple.  We will provide straightforward step-by-step instructions plus be available to help by phone or email, if needed.  You basically just need a good quality high resolution video camera (most modern smartphones will work), good even lighting all around your sculpture if possible, and the ability to upload a large video file to a website.  We handle everything else for you from there.

We are looking for sculptures that represent either of two specific themes, Nature Nurtured and Whimsy Way, as described in the prospectus. Go to https://SculptureForest.org/ARExhibition for more information and to apply.

Filed Under: Blog, Events, Events-Future, June 2022, Members, Newsletter, Shows, Shows-Future Tagged With: augmented reality, call for artists, call for entries, Price Sculpture Forest, sculptor, Sculptors, Sculpture, Sculpture Garden, Sculpture Park, sculptures Author: Scott Price

Creative Collaborations: Virtual Show Details

Active PNWS members are invited to participate in “Creative Collaborations,” our virtual sculpture show. The show will be visible on our website September 1, 2022.  

Both collaborators must register. If you don’t have a partner, indicate that below.

  • You may include more than one partner in your collaboration.
  • You may participate in more than one collaboration.
  • You do not have to know what you will create to register. We want to know who is participating at this point.

We will have an online forum available soon where participants can share their discussions, progress and images as projects develop. This will be visible to all members so everyone can see and enjoy the process.

Similar in theme to “Unmatched Pairs” from our group show in 2019 at the Multnomah Art Gallery, pairs of artists will show a piece demonstrating the power of creative collaboration from concept to completion. Additionally, each paired artist will also display one individual piece adjacent to the collaborative piece to give viewers a broader perspective of the interaction of their creative inspiration. Participants will create one collaborative piece, one individual piece, and one sketch for perspective of their collaboration process. Sketches are optional.

This show has no entry fee. No commissions. Non-juried.  All sales are directly between artist and buyer. Contact Katie Sallos with questions or requests.

CRITICAL DATES:

March 15, 2022        Complete the Show Application Form
August 15, 2022       Submit images for the virtual show
September 1, 2022    Show Launch

PNWS artists must identify themselves using the Show Application Form.  Artists wishing to participate, but who have not found a pairing should also complete the form. The show committee will help match up individual artists.

DETAILS: File format and size requirements will be provided soon.

Filed Under: Blog, Calendar, Events-Future, February 2022 newsletter, Shows, Shows-Future Author: Chas Martin

Monthly Conversations Continue

Our informal Zoom conversations are open to all. These Zoom Conversations are on the second Wednesday each month at 7pm. Follow this link to participate. Check in with other sculptors to share latest work, ask questions, and stay connected.

Filed Under: Blog, Calendar, Events-Future, February 2022 newsletter, November 2021 Newsletter Tagged With: article Author: Chas Martin

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