Gathering of the Guilds is a BIG event. An estimated 12,000 art-lovers come through the Oregon Convention Center, providing a great opportunity to connect. There are lots of ways to get involved. If you’re interested in volunteering, showing work in the Pacific NW Sculptors’ gallery, having your own booth space, or doing sculpture demonstrations, please […]
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Upcoming November Events
Wednesday, November 12th 7:00 – 8:00pm: Monthly Sculpture Conversation online
Wednesday, November 19th 3:00 – 4:00pm: PNWS Gathering of the Guilds planning meeting
Sunday, November 23rd 3:00 – 6:00pm: Monthly member meet-up at Craig Dorety’s
Tuesday, November 25th 7:00 – 8:00pm: PNWS Board Meeting online
Friday, November 28th: PNWS Deadline for Gathering of the Guilds Booth Applications
November 23rd Craig Dorety studio potluck
Nov 23rd studio tour potluck at Craig Dorety’s house, 6840 SE Woodstock Blvd
Ulrich Pakker Installs Spheroid
Ulrich Pakker was commissioned for and installed a sculpture in Portland, at the Terwilliger Plaza Retirement Community. Part of the search committee’s research was the PNW Sculptors. On October 10th there was a dedication at Terwilliger Plaza by Ulrich Pakker about his career and the sculpture, Spheroid. Congratulations, Ulrich, on the installation of this beautiful sculpture! […]
Golem Sculpture Making Workshop
Registration is now open for this Golem-making sculpture workshop. All tools, clay instruction and firings are supplied, plus 2 beers are included. Nov 16, 2025 from 3:30-6:00 PM at Leikam Brewery on E. Burnside, Portland, Oregon.
Bill Leigh’s Sculpture at OSA Courtyard
A tribute to PNWS Sculptor Bill Leigh, “Orange Bell” stands in honor of Bills life and work. It is displayed in the outside courtyard at Oregon Society of Artists in Portland, October-December. Bill was a valued member of PNWS as a sculptor and Board Member.. A mostly self-taught artist, Bill brought a lifetime of construction […]
President’s Message – October 2025
“PNWS is what we make it,” former President Andy Kennedy said at the first board meeting I sat in on. This refrain, along with his definition of PNWS as a living sculpture of relationships, has resonated with me from the start. “We have a do-ocracy,” says Treasurer Jessica Stroia. Meaning if you’re willing […]
Tidbits from the editor for October 2025
Hello and Good day. Here are some links to articles of general interest and more about our art and artists communities. https://hyperallergic.com/1041182/refract-the-seattle-glass-experience-returns-october-2025 https://hyperallergic.com/1039842/how-new-collector-habits-are-shaking-up-art-fair-season-2025 https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/pnca-2025-fall-events-4489303