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Pacific Northwest Sculptors Group Show – April 2024

PACIFIC NORTHWEST SCULPTORS GROUP SHOW

April 5th– April 26th, 2024
         ART AT THE CAVE Gallery – VANCOUVER, WA

“Shapes that Speak”

What is the story you hope your work will tell?

We are pleased to offer PNWS members the opportunity to participate in an exciting 2024 Spring show at the Art at the Cave gallery in Vancouver. We have been welcomed back after our previous PNWS group show at this venue in 2018.  As with the show in 2018, we will be showing the month of April in acknowledgment of IS Day (International Sculpture Day).

Art at the Cave is a beautiful space located  just across the I-5 bridge in downtown Vancouver. The Cave opens each month’s show on First Friday with an evening reception and features an Artist Talk on the 3rd Saturday of the month.  Find more about the gallery on FB.

Many of our members have shown work in the gallery during open calls and invitational shows. PNWS member Chas Martin, alongside painter Don Gray, had a delightful show of new works “Notes from Travelers” in September. You can see images from that show here : https://artatthecave.com/2023-09  and video from the artist talk here:  https://artatthecave.com/videos

SHOW DATES

Submissions Open:  February 15, 2024  (Submittal details to come. Watch next month’s Calls for Artists and January Newsletter for submittal details)

Firm deadline for entry, jpeg images included:  March 6, 2024

Artist notification of work accepted:  March 15, 2024
Delivery date of artwork to show: Saturday, March 30, 2024
First Friday Opening Evening Reception: Friday, April 5th, 2023
Gallery Show:  April 5th – April 26th
Art Pick-Up: Tentatively scheduled for April 26th or 27th.  Shall we gather to celebrate ISday as well?

 GUIDELINES

  • Participants may submit up to 3 works not previously shown at Art at the Cave.
  • Sculptures may be in any medium
  • Entry fee of $15.00. Up to 3 pieces may be submitted for a single fee.
  • Artists receive 50% of sales and the other 50% goes to the gallery.
  • All sculptures must be able to fit through a 34” by 80” door opening.
  • All works must be prepared for hanging. Wall-sculptures must be prepared for hanging and not exceed 25 lbs.  Diagrams for work orientation and hanging always appreciated. Ceiling suspended works must be of a weight reasonably hung by a screw hook.

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

A visit with David Martin

When I was the previous membership chair I made an error in David Martin’s contact information and corresponded with him to fix my mistakes.  While looking at his web pages I began to admire his work greatly.  Knowing I would visit family and friends in his area, Wallowa County, I suggested we meet in person on my next trip.

In September this year I saw his unique work, both sculptures and photos, first at the Josephy Center there, on a beautiful sunny, blue sky day.  As many of us have done or are doing, David and his wife Robin, have downsized from their larger property and toured us through their wonderful collection at their current home.  It was a delightful visit

I did bring home one of his signature photographs from the Josephy Center and plan to add a piece of his individual wood sculptures on my next trip.

Do visit his outstanding website and distinctive work at:

http://davidmartin37.com

Left to right:  Robin Martin, me, Marcia, David Martin

Clark County Open Studios, Nov. 4/5, 10am-5pm

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: Clark County Open Studios

Exciting Opportunities for Local Artists!

Exciting opportunities for local artists!
Proposals for public art are being sought as part of the Port of Vancouver’s
Terminal 1 development and revitalization plan along the Vancouver waterfront. The plan includes two large exterior murals, an interior art gallery, an open-air installation, and site signage with storytelling opportunities. Artist eligibility, submission procedure, and timeline can be found in the RFP link in bio at Go Play Vancouver
Proposal due Nov. 17 [Read more…] about Exciting Opportunities for Local Artists!

Sunrise With Copper Moon

This piece brings together a current passion of mine, wood carving, with my traditional work in steel.  Copper accents lend a rich warmth to the composition.  The carved mahogany serves as the base for the steel disk.  A copper sun sits atop the carved and flame-treated disk which is raised above the surface of the wood for depth.  The small copper moon sits above and to the right, fucking up the symmetry as part of a bold, but ultimately toothless artistic statement.  Together, the elements try to force us to examine our space in the universe and our interdependence on the the oppressed other.  But they don’t.  They are really just wood and metal.  Pretty though.

Wear a mask!

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 images to shirts.

Click images below for details. 

October 25th Studio Tour/Potluck

Our meetup this month will be at Andy’s studio.

The address is: 310 NE 106th Ave. Portland. We will be meeting on October 25th at 6pm. 

Check out Andy’s work here: Andy Kennedy | Pacific Northwest Sculptors (pnwsculptors.org)

For our out-of-town members here are the meeting details:

Microsoft Teams meeting

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