It is the time of the year as the hours of daylight wane and nighttime begins to dominate that we begin anew to reflect on what we are building for our future and what past activities have been influential. The board of PNWS has been doing that reflection, asking ourselves what our members might be […]
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October 2026 Events
Sunday, October 11th: Coalescence show submissions due
Wednesday, October 14th, 7-8pm: Monthly Sculpture Conversation online
Sunday, October 18th, 3-5pm: PNWS Monthly Meet-Up and Potluck at Jenny Poston’s
Wednesday, October 28th, 7-8pm: PNWS Board Meeting Online
October 18th potluck: Jenny Poston
The PNWS October 18th, 3pm potluck will be at Jenny Poston’s studio, 4604 NE Irving St, Portland OR.
President’s Message – October 2026
I’ve been thinking a lot about failure lately. Not in an “oh woe is me, I’m a failure” way. Not at all! More about how much trial and error goes into making sculpture and how valuable it is to learn what doesn’t work. I started playing around with fused glass over a year ago and […]
Submissions now accepted! Coalescence @ Art at the Cave
Entries due Sunday, October 11
Call for artists – October 2026
There are a lot of great opportunities this month. Thanks to our hard-working volunteers Sandra Vise, Terry Cook and Alisa Looney, for all their hard work to research all these great opportunities! Check here for details October Call for Artists
Art in the Pearl 2026 Wrap-Up
For many years, Pacific NW Sculptors has had the honor of being part of one of the biggest art shows in the country – Art in the Pearl. We made a splash with live raku firing, in partnership with Nathan LaQuaye of Kādence Collective. Folks who had previously made ceramic masks at PNWS and Kādence-sponsored […]
September Monthly Meeting at Rachael Allen’s Studio
September’s monthly meeting was hosted by the talented Rachael Allen. We were given a tour of her lovely studio and had some great art conversations related to Rachael’s creative methods. Rachael’s artwork is expressed in form, texture, colors and materials that have been reclaimed; showing an imprint of history. She creates both human and animal […]