Few things produce such a feeling of awe for me as spending time with art and nature. In those moments there is no past or future, just the present. I feel so light afterwards, renewed and uplifted. I just returned from a trip to NY that was a thousand times that feeling. I feel richer […]
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October 18th potluck: Jenny Poston
The PNWS October 18th, 3pm potluck will be at Jenny Poston’s studio, 4604 NE Irving St, Portland OR.
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 Speaks Loudly
I’m doing a live fruit carving demo Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, from 1pm to 11pm at Art Speaks Loudly, an artist showcase at Rae Loft 2222 NE Oregon Street Suite 207 in Portland, OR. You can read more about the event and find tickets here: https://www.raeloftpdx.com/events/artspeaksloudly
Join the PNWS Monthly Sculpture Conversation – 2nd Wednesdays
Join the PNWS Sculpture Conversation – Every 2nd Wednesday of the Month – 7pm
We want to hear and see what you are creating! Are you working in a new medium? Have you run into blocks and need support? We are here for our fellow members to share resources and cheer you on!
Submissions now accepted! Coalescence @ Art at the Cave
Entries due Sunday, October 11
September 2026 Events
September 5th – 7th: PNWS live sculpting demos and Raku Firing Opportunity at Art in the Pearl
Wednesday, September 9th, 7-8pm: Monthly Sculpture Conversation online
Wednesday, September 23rd, 7-8pm: PNWS Board Meeting Online
Sunday, September 27th, 3-5pm: PNWS Monthly Meet-Up and Potluck at Rachel Allen’s
THIS WEEKEND – Art in the Pearl in Portland
We’re just days away from an exciting Labor Day weekend, demonstrating sculpture and raku ceramics firing to thousands of visitors to Portland! **IMPORTANT** If you have bisque-fired ceramic pieces you’d like to raku glaze and fire, please bring them! While there were several mask-making events, most makers will not make it to Portland this weekend. […]