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Upcoming Events in August

Saturday, August 2nd 4pm: Raku firing with Russ in Vancouver at 6th and Broadway

Saturday, August 2nd 10am-8pm: Live sculpture demonstrations by PNWS members at Vancouver Arts and Music Festival

Saturday, August 9th : Mask making workshop at Leslie Crist’s

Wednesday, August 13th 7:00 – 8:00pm: Monthly Sculpture Conversation online

Saturday, August 16th 3pm: Studio tour and potluck at Teri’s

Tuesday, August 26th 7:00 – 8:00pm: PNWS Board Meeting online

Saturday, August 30th through Monday, September 1st:  Art in the Pearl

Upcoming Events in July and Beyond

Upcoming PNWS events in July and Beyond:

Wednesday, July 9th 7:00 – 8:00pm: Monthly Sculpture Conversation online

Sunday, July 13th 3pm: Mask Making at Russ Ford’s studio

LOCATION CHANGE – Saturday, July 19th 3pm: Monthly member meetup. Studio tour and potluck at Leslie Crist’s home.

Tuesday, July 22nd 7:00 – 8:00pm: PNWS Board Meeting online

Saturday, August 2nd 4pm: Raku firing with Russ in Vancouver at 6th and Broadway

Saturday, August 2nd: Vancouver Art and Music Festival

Wednesday, August 13th 7:00 – 8:00pm: Monthly Sculpture Conversation online

Saturday, August 16th 3pm:  Monthly member meetup. Studio tour and potluck at Teri’s

Tuesday, August 26th 7:00 – 8:00pm: PNWS Board Meeting online

Saturday, August 30th through Monday, September 1st:  Art in the Pearl.

June Events

Upcoming PNWS events in June to note:

Friday, May 30th through Sunday, June 1st: PNWS Camping Trip at Price Sculpture Forest on Whidbey Island

Saturday, June 7th and Sunday, June 8th 10am – 4pm: Troutdale Arts Festival

Wednesday, June 11th 7:00 – 8:00pm: Monthly Sculpture Conversation online

Saturday, June 14th 3pm: PNWS Member Potluck at Flea Zorkus

Tuesday, June 24th 7:00 – 8:00pm: PNWS Board Meeting online

Price Sculpture Forest Update

Pacific Northwest Sculptors «Whidbey Island «Price Sculpture Forest «Trip Update 5-5-2025. Hi Team Whidbey! Thank you for responding with your confirmations about attending…. Continue Reading

Book Review

I purchased “The Materials & Methods of Sculpture” to better understand the technical underpinnings and improve my knowledge base back… Continue Reading

“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.

April Events

Upcoming PNWS events in April to note:

Wednesday, April 9th 7:00 – 8:00pm: Monthly Sculpture Conversation online

Thursday, April 17th 7:00 – 8:00pm: Gathering of the Guilds Team Meeting online

Tuesday, April 22nd 7:00 – 8:00pm: PNWS Board Meeting online

April 25th – 27th, 2025: Gathering of the Guilds at the Oregon Convention Center

Saturday, April 26th 3:00 – 5:00pm: PNWS Meetup at Gathering of the Guilds on International Sculpture Day

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.

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.

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.

Found in old notes

The American Visionary Art Museum lists 9 attributes of visionary art/artists: ·      Are often self-taught, usually without formal art training. ·      Were… Continue Reading

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

PNWS Radical integration

Parting advice: Cherish absurdity, and don’t fear the inevitable confusion of “interesting times”

Home & Garden Show 2025

The Home Builders Association invites PNWS members to participate in the Home and Garden Spring Show from February 22-25, at the EXPO Center, Portland.

Submission opens December 10, 2023, and the entry deadline is January 15, 2024.

In Suspense

Time to hold off judgement, and be watchful, the PNWS Board taking December off.

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.

Call for artists

There are a lot of great opportunities this month. Thanks to our hard-working volunteers Sandra Vise, Terry Cook and Alisa… Continue Reading

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.

Raku in the Pearl

A huge shootout to PNWS members participating in the demo booth and Raku area of Art in the Pearl!

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.

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.

View of the Whole

A view of the Whole PNWS program, places where we find art and community

Dream Boy

Dream Boy, a life-sized 10 year old boy made of clay.

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.

Raku Mask Making on May 25th at 12:30 at Russ Ford’s studio

Raku Mask Making on May 25th at 12:30 at Russ Ford’s studio!
Please join us for another Raku Mask making event with Russ. The masks will be bisque fired and ready to Raku at the Troutdale Arts Festival in June. On May 25th, PNWS members will create masks at the May member studio tour & potluck at Russ Ford’s studio in Vancouver

June 9th member potluck

June PNWS Members studio/potluck, featuring artwork by PNWS Member Rip Caswell will also be the Troutdale Art Festival after party. June 9th, 5:30 Pm at the Troutdale Arts Center.

Cloud Sculpting

Pacific Northwest Sculptors is inviting participants for Summer activities

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

Wear your Sculpture on IS Day

You are invited to participate in an IS Day Sculpture Parade after the April 20th Artist Talks at The Cave Gallery

PACIFIC NW SCULPTURE SHOW

The Home Builders Association invites PNWS members to participate in the Home and Garden Spring Show from February 22-25, at the EXPO Center, Portland.

Submission opens December 10, 2023, and the entry deadline is January 15, 2024.

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… Continue Reading

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.

Thanks for the Year!

What a phenomenal year PNWS has enjoyed. We are looking to build on our success and continue to embrace our fellow sculptors in community and the larger arts communities in this coming year.

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.

Art & About

Looking for a resource to see what is happening in the local Portland art scene? Check out this link: https://artandaboutpdx.com/?

Wear a mask!

I have been exploring masks for several years. Since our visit to Curry Design, I have started working with very… Continue Reading

Trolls in Portland

Construction of a much-anticipated giant troll sculpture was completed Friday afternoon at the campus of the nonprofit Nordic Northwest in Southwest Portland near Washington… Continue Reading

When 2- and 3-dimensions merge.

Some artworks create themselves. When you get into that flow, it’s an magical experience. Most artists know this special creative zone. It doesn’t happen often enough. As you gain momentum with the project, you realize you are not creating, but simply acting as a conduit for the creation of a work of art. It’s thrilling, humbling, mystical, spiritual…

Art in the Pearl – 2023

PNWS demo booth at this year’s Art in the Pearl event included Raku firing of members’ sculptures.

WANDER/WONDER: a sculptured dance happening at Price Sculpture Forest on August 19 2023

The big WANDER/WONDER professional dance event will be making an encore this August 19 1-3pm at the Sculpture Forest! Famed choreographer Eva Stone is bringing 11 national caliber dancers into the Forest with all new choreographed performances that enhance and re-interpret selected sculptures. Visitors can stroll from any performance to any other performance throughout the event, which will consist of short dances at each sculpture repeated frequently so visitors can wander through on their own schedule and at their own paces. All donation proceeds will be split between Gifts From The Heart Food Bank and the Sculpture Forest.

New Work!

Making this “Wise One” has been a deepening experience. Getting up close to really see the details of this Great Horned… Continue Reading

Joseph R. Conrad Passes

Joseph R. Conrad was born July 27, 1941, in Cold Spring, MN to Walter and Martha (Kloeppner) Conrad.  He passed away March 7th surrounded by family.
There will be a celebration of life this summer in his sculpture garden.  If you are interested in attending, please call Debi @ Conrad Stonecutter – 503-235-3644 or send us your email at info@conradstonecutter.com.

The Hookup and Swap Shop

It’s the place to find what you need and what you want!!!
It’s the place to connect and collaborate.  Let’s do this!

April 29th International Sculpture Day 2023

Celebrating IS Day April 29th, 2023, You are invited to join other PNWS Members crafting Wearable Art at SCRAP (1736 SW Alder street, Portland). We’ll be bringing our creations out to several locations in downtown after using the classroom/workspace at SCRAP, between 4;30 and 6;30pm. You are encouraged to bring a plan or work in progress to complete during our time at SCRAP. There will be plenty of cheap and quirky art materials available. RSVP Bob Deasy or Andy Kennedy

Posting to your Member Profile

A few easy tips for creating or updating your Member Page. Please complete this so members and the public can see what you do.

PNWS material and intangible

There’s a transformation that happens within us as we transform raw materials into something meaningful. Sculpting can open an experience of discovery and wonder

Raku on the beach

We glazed and Raku fired over 70 marine figures last weekend at Longview, WA. My neighbor decided to celebrate his birthday by… Continue Reading

Weekend beach Raku event

For those hearty souls looking for adventure, my neighbor Nathan and I are doing a weekend Raku firing out on Longbeach this coming weekend, March 4 & 5th.

The Rewards of Transition

There’s nothing more boring or less productive than stasis. Movement, whether in the stock market or the art market is an opportunity to gain something. Transitions are times of movement. As PNWS transitions

The “three pillars” of PNWS

The PNWS Board maintains a framework of ideas and happenings for the Members to flesh-out by networking and collaborating on projects, like groups sculpture shows. Our shows, meetings and website are like three pillars of the framework provided on which to build the PNWS experience.

President’s Message January 2023

New year. New faces. New opportunities.

Another solstice passes and the daylight hours lengthen once again. As the new year begins, so do new opportunities for connection and knowledge-sharing.

Annual Meeting Sunday, January 29

The PNWS Annual Meeting is an event required by the State to maintain our 501c-3 status. But, it’s usually a lot more fun than that.

Carole Murphy Studio

Each student is encouraged to move in their own individual direction and supported and as they do so. My job as the teacher is to help each find their vision and put it into form.

Mask Making Workshop with Russ Ford

Members (or potential members) are invited to join this two session workshop on the 8th and 15th of January 2023. The event is designed as a team-building experience as well as an opportunity to push around some clay.

President’s Message November 2022

Changes are the theme of the immediate future. In an attempt to engage and involve more of our members, we are looking at additional times and formats for our meetings.

January 2023 Meeting is a Group Effort

Join Board Member, Russ Ford for Spirit Animal Mask Making. It will be Sunday, January 8, at 1:30pm at Oregon Society of Artists, 2185 SW Park Place, Portland. This is a member-only bonding experience. There may be a small fee for materials.

Discoveries or Why I attend symposiums

am a direct sculptor. Here is what that means: Also referred to as taille directe. A less planned approach to carving in which the sculptor carves the finished sculpture without using intermediate models or maquettes.

The Magic of The Mix

Mix it up. Keep the input fresh. Never accept an obvious answer. Never repeat yourself. Good enough is never good enough. Each piece is another step of the journey. Each has to move you forward.

President’s Message October 2022

It’s fall. The pace of life/work quickens as summer doldrums yield to fall activities.
Our next meeting is at Portland ADX on Wednesday, September 28 at 7pm. See the description for more details.

Newport show Title: Into the Depths

Into the Depths, is offered as a prompt for a new piece, perhaps an object of mysterious origin. Or maybe you are inspired to make a more direct statement about the oceanic setting for our show at NVAC.

President’s Message September 2022

It’s fall. The pace of life/work quickens as summer doldrums yield to fall activities.
Our next meeting is at Portland ADX on Wednesday, September 28 at 7pm. See the description for more details.

September Meeting at Portland ADX

Our meeting this month will take place at Art Design Xchange at 417 SE 11th Avenue, Portland.


The space is home too many creative types in many disciplines. We are invited to meet their members and see the space.

PNWS Annual Picnic at Oregon Society of Artists August 28

The Annual Picnic will be Sunday, August 28 from 1-5pm at Oregon Society of Artists, 2185 S.W. Park Place, Portland. This year’s Annual Picnic will celebrate the installation of one of Olinka Broadfoot’s sculptures at Oregon Society of Artists.

President’s Message August 2022

Mark you calendar for our upcoming parties, shows and meetings.
Don’t forget to post an article to your profile page so we can include it in the next newsletter.
I hope you’re enjoying the summer!

Wander/Wonder: A Sculptured Dance Happening at Price Sculpture Forest

You are invited to a Sculpture Forest first: an immersive professional dance performance interacting with sculptures along our Forest trails. We are honored that famed choreographer Eva Stone selected the Sculpture Forest to create “Wander/Wonder: A Sculptured Dance Happening” and present it for the public with a professional dance troupe.

President’s Message July 2022

Mark you calendar for our upcoming parties, shows and meetings.
Don’t forget to post an article to your profile page so we can include it in the next newsletter.
I hope you’re enjoying the summer!

June 22nd, Wednesday Night meeting

Visit the studio of Ulrich Pakker via Zoom to insights on his large sculptures. “My artistic process creating metal sculptures, fountains and public art begins by visualizing the proposed artwork in as many ways as possible.” Learn more…

President’s Message June 2022

There’s a lot going on in the next few months. Here’s a quick list of what’s coming up:

We are partnering with Oregon Society of Artists for a May 2023 sculpture show. This will be an open call for entries. Rip Caswell will be the Juror. Cash awards will be given in several categories. Watch the monthly Calls for Artists. The listing will be added soon.

Oregon Potters Association show visit

There were many of the traditional items one would expect at a ceramic show and much more. I managed to take over 100 pictures some of which I will share below.

Golden Connections

Dave Frei and Jennifer Corio recently installed their latest public artwork, Golden Connections, in Ashland, Oregon. The theme of the project was to highlight the significance the railroad made to the transformation of Ashland

President’s Message April 2022

Here’s a quick overview of recent and upcoming activities for PNWS Members. See “Who’s Doing What” for an update of recent work, work in progress and member shows. Our Creative Collaborations virtual show participants have started their journeys for their September 1 show. We have over 20 participants. You can monitor their conversations on our…

Kilnloading

My kiln is being loaded with some of Andy Kennedy’s recent work. We are both interested in exploring the use… Continue Reading

Carole Murphy Recognized by PNWS Board

Carole is one of our greatest champions of sculpture and creativity. She has been an active member for several decades. Her accomplishments include organizing our annual participation in Art in the Pearl.

NFTs

Bob Deasy will be chatting with Dan Fine about the world of crypto, blockchain and how that makes NFTs (non-fungible tokens) possible. We will be exploring the functions of NFTs, and how it will change the future.

WEDNESDAY MAY 25 at 7:00pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/s/5034591009

Mylin and Ford

David Mylin and I are sharing the gallery floor at The Cave Gallery artatthecave.com through the month of March. Opening… Continue Reading

Firebird Bronze Tour

October Member Meeting

October 27th, 2021

Long time PNWS member Rip Caswell hosted our member meeting at his foundry, Check out the meeting video….

January 2022 Board Meeting

January 28th, 2021
10:00-11:00 am

All members are encouraged to attend board meetings. Your input and ideas are how we move forward….

Making Aliens

So, you feel a need to make creatures. Hopefully the following will assist you in pursuing this ambition. Then again… Continue Reading

PICNIC IN THE PARK

Saturday August 28th
5-8 pm

In lieu of August’s 4th Wednesday of the month member meeting, please join us for our first annual member picnic at George Rogers Park in Lake Oswego.

eXtended Reality

Miguel Arias, Founder and CEO of Prefixa gave us a very visual look into the future. His work is making it easier for non-technical people to create and use 3D imaging to share and market sculpture. Imagine a 3D gallery where your sculptures can be viewed virtually in the round. Or, an AR (augmented reality) model that displays your sculpture in the viewer’s actual environment. This technology exists today.

Art Saves Lives

Culture could save the Planet

I have posted here previously about broadening Culture, the challenge of racism and the concept of “de-colonization”…

Devin Laurence Field

Host: Devin Laurence Field

An in-person tour of Devin Laurence Field’s studio…

Russell Ford

Take a virtual tour of Russell’s studio and learn about the art this retired art educator is creating….

PNWS International Sculpture Day

Oregon Society of Artists, Pacific Northwest Sculptors and Helensview School celebrate International Sculpture Day through a collaborative sculpture project…

Scott Price – Price Sculpture Forest

Scott shared with us his journey to the opening the Price Sculpture Forest, a picture tour, his long term plans for the site, and how sculptors can participate…

Website Seminar

Join us to learn how to make the most of the PNWS website and your member pages…

PNWS Sculptors Meeting Google Calendar

Link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/pacificnwsculptors%40gmail.com/public/basic.ics Send meeting suggestions to meetings@pnwsculptors.org.

2021 Annual Meeting

Member only Annual Meeting

Although PNWS can’t host a social gathering* due to COVID-19 restrictions it is still important for the membership to meet…

Maria Wickwire

Maria began to create sculptures revealing archetypal experiences of women when she…

Chayo Wilson & Friends

In addition to a virtual tour of Chayo’s studio and works, Chayo will be joined in her spacious yard by a small group of fellow sculptors…

Space is the Place

Reflections on Meditation and Sculpture Process Recently, my meditation practice expanded into my clay studio. There was a spontaneous notion… Continue Reading

Julian Voss-Andreae

Julian Voss-Andreae, a German sculptor based in Portland Oregon, is widely known for his striking large-scale public …

Roberta Nieto

Roberta Nieto is a Portland, Oregon base artist who creates sculpture, stained glass art, paintings, and performs art restoration.

Zali Zalkind

Zali Zalkind is a stone carver who’s work is in creating deeply energetic forms – functional, ceremonial, and sacred art, object, and artifact.

Edit Gallery

The following video will step through the process of adding, editing and removing photos and videos in your Member Profile… Continue Reading

Art Inspiration – My Oracle…The Ocean

My sculpture medium is paper clay. It has a high water content and I have found that I can slam a slab of it against a “rock” that I set up in my studio and the effect is very like what I observe at the beach.

Riipppp – How to Create Spontaneous Visual Art

The joy of creation is why I do art. Over the past few decades I’ve explored the “anything can be art” philosophy found in Dada and Pop art in traditional sculpture, collage, and a series of satirical toy and game assemblages.

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Calendar

To subscribe to the PNWS google calendar click: HERE To subscribe with iCal click: HERE Questions or clarifications can be… Continue Reading

Member Guide

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Manage Membership

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Member Posts

PNWS Members are encourage to share news of their work, upcoming shows, thoughts on techniques or reviews of work they’ve… Continue Reading

emergence exhibit

A Pacific Northwest Sculptors Juried Online Exhibit Sept 1 – Oct 30, 2021 Juror/Curator – Richard Speer Curator’s Statement This… Continue Reading

emergence

A Juried Online Exhibit Sept 1, 2021 – October 31, 2021Pacific Northwest Sculptors presents the juried virtual exhibit of wall-mounted, suspended,… Continue Reading

Upcoming Exhibits

Sept 1, 2021 – October 31, 2021Pacific Northwest Sculptors presents the juried virtual exhibit “Emergence” of wall-mounted, suspended, and free-standing… Continue Reading

Website Tutorials

Member Account Management Member Profile / Gallery Posts For additional questions and help email webadmin@pnwsculptors.org

Legal

Privacy Policy Your privacy is very important to us. Accordingly, PNWS has developed this policy in order for you to… Continue Reading

Members

PNWS was founded in 2000 by a group of Oregon and Washington sculptors with varied sculpture styles. The original group… Continue Reading

Sculptors Directory

View Portfolios of PNWS members from Oregon and Washington This directory includes contemporary sculpture portfolios of sculptors from Oregon and… Continue Reading

Special Events

In addition to our monthly meetings and shows we are always looking for opportunities to host, co-host and participate in… Continue Reading

Committees

Sculpture Community Committees Committees are at the core our sculpture group. These form our connection and define how we deliver… Continue Reading

Articles

Articles on Creating Sculpture This selection of articles by members of Pacific Northwest Sculptors covers a variety of sculpture topics,… Continue Reading

Gallery

Explore the contemporary sculpture of our members who work in a wide range of sculpture media, methods, and styles. Examples… Continue Reading

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Monthly Meetings

Next Member Meeting Pacific N.W. Sculptors hold several types of meetings. The ‘regular’ meeting is a pot-luck event wherein members… Continue Reading

Resources

PNWS Members’ Services Classes Return to top… Galleries and Exhibits Return to top… Foundries Return to top…

Contact

Contact Us Pacific Northwest Sculptors4110 SE Hawthorne Blvd #302Portland, OR 97214 Email: president@pnwsculptors.org

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Contemporary Sculpture Artists Share Sculpture Knowledge and Resources Mission Pacific Northwest Sculptors is an educational nonprofit with membership comprised of… Continue Reading