PNWS Members are encourage to share news of their work, upcoming shows, thoughts on techniques or reviews of work they’ve seen. The following is a listing of these member posts. We recommend you visit this page regularly to keep abreast of our members.
President’s Message – May 2025
Board Members and key supporters met for strategic planning at Cobalt Designworks in Vancouver, WA at the end of April.
2025 Gathering of the Guilds, It was a Great Show!
The 2025 Gathering of the Guilds is now behind us. It has been a long journey to the show that Martin Kagan…
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The Value of Demonstrating
Demos do more than bring in new members…they inform and inspire. reflections from GotG
“Conjunction” by artist Gil Reynolds
“Sharing our unique sense of beauty is the responsibility of every artist,” says internationally recognized author, educator, inventor, and artist Gil Reynolds.
Volunteer Demonstrators Wanted!
PNWS is looking for volunteers to do live sculpting demonstrations at several upcoming events:
Frogwood Collab May 8th – An Artists’ Wonderland
It turns out there’s a little secret in the world of artists: art collabs. They take place all over the world, typically…
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Troutdale Arts Festival June 7, 8 – PNWS Booth
Demo your own work or help with raku firing in Troutdale, OR
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June 14th Member Potluck – Flea Zorkus & Ken Zell
Join the fun at Ken Zell’s Flea Zorkus – a sculptural circus in the woods of NW Portland.
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President’s Message – April 2025
Thinking big – Quantum Astronaut by Julian Voss-Andreae in Palm Springs as part of the lead-up to his solo show at Hohmann Fine Arts in April.
Confronting Fascism
I have more attention freed up, since retiring from the PNWS Board of directors, just in time to see the…
International Sculpture Day – April 26, 2025!
We have so much to celebrate on IS Day 2025, with our participation in the Gathering of the Guilds, April 25-28, at the Oregon Convention Center.
For our annual IS Day Celebration, we will gather at 3pm on Saturday, April 26th, at the PNWS Gallery Exhibition, within the Gathering of the Guilds Show, with a Wearable Art Costume Party.
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Summer Art Festivals/Raku Firings
Summer Festivals/Raku Fun
March 20th PNWS at Schnitzer Collection
PNWS will visit the Jordan Schnitzer Collection March 20th at 3:30pm
President’s Message – March 2025
The block of clay sat there, a dank gray glob in its sealed bag. I am not a ceramicist, I remind myself,…
Gathering of the Guilds is Rapidly Approaching
The big show is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for April 25-27. Set up is April 23, 24. Break down…
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Kagan Display in Corvallis month of March
Pacific Northwest Sculptors Association member, Martin Kagan will have a month-long
display of his ceramic sculptured masks and busts starting March 1st in downtown
Corvallis. During the past five years, Kagan’s life-sized busts have migrated from self-
drying clay, fired bisque, and raku to 3D-printed infrastructure that are then layered with oil-
based clay. Coated with acrylic finishes and sometimes adorned with repurposed stands,
jewelry and fabric the figures further invite an imaginative approach to character studies. If you
are in the Corvallis area, be sure and view the 24-foot showcase window sponsored by Footwise
and located at the corner of SW Madison and 3 rd Street. For more information, contact Martin
at martinkaganusa@gmail.com.
The Political Moment
Advice for facing political chaos: Show up in any way you can.
The Expo Experience: PNWS at the Home and Garden Show
the home and garden show at the expo in 2025…getting art to the public.
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Show opportunity at local winery
I am working with Saffron Fields Vineyards to alert artists to a pre-Memorial Day arts weekend (May 17 – 18). Saffron is a…
2025 Member Survey Now Open!
What do you need from PNWS? What do you have to offer? Please weigh in on where we go next!
Changes Afoot at PNWS
Join the February 15th Annual Meeting (in person or via Zoom) to learn more about changes to PNWS leadership!
February Calendar Updates
Upcoming Events in February
Saturday, February 15th at 5pm: Annual Meeting
ALERT: CHANGED TO ONLINE ONLY DUE TO WEATHER
Tuesday, February 18th at 7pm: Gathering of the Guilds Monthly Team Meeting on Zoom
February 20th-23rd: PNWS at the Home and Garden Show
Friday, February 28th: Submission Deadline for the PNWS Gathering of the Guilds Gallery
Robert McWilliams Jan 18th 6pm Potluck & Studio tour
This Saturday Jan 18th, 6pm potluck at Robert McWilliams
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PNWS Radical integration
Parting advice: Cherish absurdity, and don’t fear the inevitable confusion of “interesting times”
OSA Outdoor Sculpture Display
Display your outdoor sculpture in the OSA Courtyard in Portland.
Gathering of the Guilds Gallery Application Deadline Changed
The Gathering of the Guilds Gallery Application due date has been moved to February 28. Many of you have expressed interest in…
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January Calendar Clarifications
There are several events and deadlines coming up for PNWS in January and February, here is a summary:
Spring Field Trip Survey – Please fill out now if you are planning to go!
Please fill out this Survey for our May 30-June 1 field trip with optional camping to Price Sculpture Forest on Whidbey Island. We’d hate for you to miss our 2nd annual trip!
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Gathering of The Guilds Gallery – Don’t forget to apply!
Happy holiday lull! That’s the week between Christmas and New Years. It’s a good time to remind you that we still…
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Gathering of the Guilds Gallery Application Open!
Photo from PNWS “Into the Depths” Exhibition at Newport Visual Arts Center in 2023 Apply now to the Pacific Northwest Sculptors Gathering…
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In Suspense
Time to hold off judgement, and be watchful, the PNWS Board taking December off.
Donate to PNWS non-profit
PNWS is a 501 C3 non-profit. So any donations are tax deductible.
Holiday Season is busy for Artists
Learn about one member’s busy holiday sales season, and mark your calendars for our annual Camp Out and Field Trip coming in Spring.
Visiting the Mt. Hood Community College sculpture department: A seedbank for students.
November’s member meeting with host Nathan Orosco.
Skeleton Crew
There are several ways to get involved as a PNWS Volunteer
PNWS Beyond Politics
PNWS President and Vice President attempt a coherent response to political change.
November Meeting at MHCC
Since partnering on raku firing with Mount Hood Community College at the Troutdale Arts Festival, PNWS has been invited to engage with…
Conditioning Space
Signing on as a Member of Pacific Northwest Sculptors, you become a collaborator in an ongoing construction project. We’re building and…
October meeting in Washougal
October member meeting to held at David Eddy’s studio in Washougal on October 26th.
Reserve Your Gathering of the Guilds Booth NOW
Booth space now available for reservation at Gathering of the Guilds 2025 in Portland!
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Studio tour September 25 @6pm Greg Wilbur
The September PNWS potluck/Studio tour is Sept. 25th, 6pm at Greg Wilbur’s house
PNWS Ease and Synergy
Pacific Northwest Sculptors has a diverse Membership, using a variety of mediums, and a Board of Directors facilitating various platforms for…
Great Video on Carving an Ice Sculpture
Incredible video of an ice sculpture carving.
Oct 5th Swap Meet at Carole Murphy’s
Swap Meet October 5th @2pm.
Bring stuff, take stuff, and meet sculptors
Raku in the Pearl
A huge shootout to PNWS members participating in the demo booth and Raku area of Art in the Pearl!
PNWS Calendar
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Art in the Pearl
Labor Day weekend in Downtown Portland is the setting for the “Crown Jewel” of the summer art festivals. PNWS is a part of it all.
2025 SPRING CAMPING TRIP – PRICE SCULPTURE FOREST
Join PNWS May 30-June 1, for our 2025 Spring Camping Trip and tour of Price Sculpture Forest on Whidbey Island!
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Art in the Pearl 2024
Art in the Pearl is Portland’s premier art and craft festival located in the North Park blocks over the Labor Day weekend
PNWS and Politics
PNWS strives to be non-political, but we stand against intolerance
PNWS at Vancouver Art and Music Festival
PNWS “Jumps the River” to be a part of the Vancouver Art and Music Festival. Our demo booth attracted a steady stream of folks to witness what goes on behind the veil of a sculptor’s creativity.
Call for Entry. New Library Opening in Woodland, WA
New Public Library Grand Opening – looking for local artist to display art.
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Opening of Augmented Reality Sculpture Exhibition #2
Augmented Reality Sculpture Exhibition #2 has launched at Price Sculpture Forest
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WANDER/WONDER: a sculptured dance happening 2024
WANDER/WONDER: a sculptured dance happening 2024 at Price Sculpture Forest on August 24
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ALCHEMY 7 – The Enamelist Society 2024 Biennial International Juried Exhibition
Alisa Looney will be exhibiting two enamel works in The Enamelist Society 2024 Biennial International Juried Exhibition “Alchemy 7”. This exhibition is intended to highlight the best in contemporary enamels, showcasing the work of enamelists that demonstrate aesthetic and technical expertise.
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TECHNIQUE TUESDAYS IN AUGUST
Teri Fahrendorf will host “Technique Tuesdays” in August in her backyard. She will screen ceramics-focused technique videos from Domestika and Ceramic Arts Network, beginning at 6:30 PM. Eat first or bring your brownbag dinner, plus your beverage, snacks & a chair. You must RSVP to be included.
Bulls Eye Glass tour and sculpting at Manifestation
Bulls Eye Glass tour and sculpting activity at Manifestation July 18th, starting at 3pm RSVP!
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View of the Whole
A view of the Whole PNWS program, places where we find art and community
Vancouver Art and Music Festival
A call to PNWS members to sign up for a demo slot at he upcoming Vancouver Art and Music Festival on August 2nd, 3rd and 4th.
August 17th, 3pm Teri Fahrendorf studio tour Potluck with ICE CARVING DEMO.
Teri Fahrendorf Studio Tour – August 17th, 3pm with ICE CARVING DEMO
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Dream Boy
Dream Boy, a life-sized 10 year old boy made of clay.
Gathering of the Guilds – a Premier Opportunity
PNWS has been invited to join the 2025 Gathering of the Guilds. Now to figure out what that will look like!
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Free ($20. Materials fee) maskmaking workshop
Join in on the fun! Come, make a mask, and watch as it is fired raku style at the festival.
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Voyage into sculpture
PNWS is like a ship navigating fog;
clarity opens up with engagement.
Troutdale Art Festival-Reflections
Post Troutdale reflections: good crowds, good member volunteer contributions fun had by all.
Free Guided Tour of Price Sculpture Forest
Free Guided Tour of Price Sculpture Forest in collaboration with Sno-Isle Libraries
Event Collaboration Tool
A new events management and collaboration tool has arrived for the PNW Sculptors! The ultimate goal of the new tool is to make events a collaboration with all the participants contributing to the event management.
Sign-up for Troutdale Art Festival
PNWS members who want to volunteer to assist with the first of three Raku firing opportunities this summer can access the sign-up…
Cloud Sculpting
Pacific Northwest Sculptors is inviting participants for Summer activities
Art at the Cave…A wrap
Great show…Art at the Cave
ended with much appreciation all around
Summer Events and Opportunities
PNWS Summer Event Opportunities
June 8th&9th Troutdale Art Festival
August 3rd and 4th Vancouver Art &Music Festival
August 31st, Sept. 1st Art in the Pearl
New Fruit Sculpture
My newest fruit sculpture was displayed at the First Friday art opening party at Art at the Cave for the Shapes the…
April: IS Day, Art at the Cave and more
April 27th this year is International Sculpture Day, and PNWS members will be getting the celebration going a week early as we…
Jone of Ark
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See Creatures May Show
See Creatures May Invitation show
Something Trapped Inside
My latest mixed media sculpture. The metal ball has the feel of something both mysteriously ancient and paradoxically modern and industrial. The cool darkness of the carved walnut base has a calming essence. There is indeed something trapped inside. Is it a lost soul? Gold dust? Fine Scotch whiskey? Only the artist knows, and he ain’t telling.
To your Health
Sometimes the place of unknowing pounces. I know now to wait and watch. Senses and association tickle then flow and puzzle pieces…
Social Media Tools for PNWSculptor Members
Social Media Tools for PNWSculptors Members. Use our IG and FB pages to increase social media exposure to your event/show. Connect with other members on our in-house FB page.
In Search of a Kiln
Inveterate Craigslist searcher sets off on adventure – but not without some qualms.
Donations are welcome
Members of the Pacific Northwest Sculptors, are a radically inclusive, peer group, freely sharing knowledge, while making art. The diversity of…
PNWS Blind Vision
Artmaking can be like going forward into darkness, not seeing, but knowing something is there. As a leader for Pacific Northwest Sculptors,…
Another Great Year of Sculpture Conversations!
Hey fellow members!
Tis the season to celebrate another great year of Sculpture Conversations!
I would like to thank each of you who have attended and contributed your energy, art and ideas to these gatherings.Some of you attend each month, some come sporadically, and we are grateful to each of you.
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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…
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…
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,…
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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…
Sunrise With Copper Moon
New work in wood, steel and copper fully exposes our role in the universe.
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.…
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…
Balancing Community and the Wild
We spend time in our own worlds, in our minds, in our studios, in that unique relationship between our hands and the…
October 25th 6pm PNWS Member meeting/potluck
Andy Kennedy Studio potluck and art talk, October 25th, 6pm 310 NE 106th Ave. Portland For more info contact Andy… playpurpose@yahoo.com This…
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2024 PNWS Group Sculpture Show at the ‘Art at the Cave Gallery’
PNWS is pleased to be invited to present a group sculpture show at the Art of the Cave Gallery in downtown Vancouver,…
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Functional / decorative wall panels
Carved wooden triptych covers butt-ugly dining room feature. My apologies if I insulted butts.
Verdancy Project: PNWS September 27th meeting
The PNWS September 27th Member meeting will be at the Verdancy Project Troutdale, OR. (address and directions will be in a forthcoming…
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PNWS Engagement is the real Currency
I will be hosting a PNWS Board meeting on Sunday September 24th at 2pm. 310 NE 106th Ave. Portland. It’s a…
September 24th meeting starting early 6PM
Plan to attend our September meeting at The Verdancy Project. Our host has requested that their address not be posted. RSVP via…
Freelance Finance for Creatives: Empowerment thru Education
RACC is pleased to host a two-hour workshop this fall on the ins and outs of managing your finances as a freelance creative.
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Art in the Pearl – 2023
PNWS demo booth at this year’s Art in the Pearl event included Raku firing of members’ sculptures.
Mask making with Russ Ford on August 23rd 2023
Check out this video of people working on making their masks for the Raku event at Art In the Pearl Mask Making…
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PNWS and OSA Host Sculpture Show
August marks the first joint show hosted by PNWS and OSA. The exhibit is open through August 26 at the OSA Gallery,…