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 […]
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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
Upcoming October Events
Wednesday, October 8th 7:00 – 8:00pm: Monthly Sculpture Conversation online
Sunday, October 19th 3:00 – 6:00pm: Monthly member meet-up at James Lee Hansen’s studio in Battleground, WA
Tuesday, October 28th 7:00 – 8:00pm: PNWS Board Meeting online
UPDATED Meeting at James Lee Hansen’s Studio – Once in a Lifetime Opportunity
October Meet-up at James Lee Hansen’s studio.
First Thursday ~ Oct 2nd 5-8pm ~ PNCA Soft Sculpture Showcase 2025
First Thursday, October 2nd from 5-8pm, at Pacific Northwest College of Art, located at 511 NW Broadway, Portland, OR, 97209 to see my piece, Cloudy Mind, on display from 10/1 -10/14.
Surprise Beach Bill Leigh Sand Sculpture Memorial Gathering
Bill Leigh’s Sand Sculpture Memorial Event…our informal, unorganized, spontaneous beach gathering to honor his life and his passion.
Some of what I’m working on
Dave Cole shares some of his current works in progress. He can be reached at davecole100@hotmail.com