In addition to our monthly meetings and shows we are always looking for opportunities to host, co-host and participate in events which will benefit our members as well as educate the public about sculpture.
Upcoming and past events
Vancouver’s “Celebration of Sculpture”
Dates for Vancouver’s “Celebration of Sculpture” events are now on…
Coalescing: A PNW Sculptors-Only Show
Start preparing for a November PNW Sculptors-only show at Art at the Cave. The theme? Coalescing: Sculptural Collaborations
March 2026 Events
Sunday, March 1st: PNWS at the Home & Garden Show
Thursday, March 5th: Deadline to enter works into the PNWS Gathering of the Guilds Gallery
Wednesday, March 11th, 7:00 – 8:00pm: Monthly Sculpture Conversation online
Saturday, March 21st, 3:00 – 6:00pm: PNWS Meetup at Carole Murphy’s Studio
Wednesday, March 25th, 4:00 – 5:00pm: PNWS Board Meeting online
Thursday, March 26th: Deadline to apply to Vancouver’s “Celebration of Sculpture”
Gathering of the Guilds Guide Link
2026 Gathering of the Guilds Guide.
Gathering of the Guilds 2026 – Gallery Application Now LIVE
After an incredible 2025 gallery showing, PNWS will once again…
Learn more … Gathering of the Guilds 2026 – Gallery Application Now LIVE
President’s Message – February 2026
It’s Pacific NW Sculptors Annual Meeting month – a time to gather, review where we’ve been and imagine where we want to go.
ANNUAL MEETING – Saturday, February 21, 3pm
Art at the Geode, 2516 SE Division St., Portland
2026 Portland Spring Home & Garden Show – February 26th – March 1st, 2026 at the Portland Expo Center!
The Home Builders Association, who manages the home and garden…
Join the PNWS Monthly Sculpture Conversation – 2nd Wednesdays.
Every 2nd Wednesday of the Month – 7pm
As always, feel free to bring current projects or ideas to share, or just follow the creative thread that reveals itself when like minded sculptors gather.
Alisa Looney will be your host on Zoom.
Learn more … Join the PNWS Monthly Sculpture Conversation – 2nd Wednesdays.
February 2026 Events
February 1st – February 28th: Illuminated Works, a PNWS light-up sculpture exhibit at the Justice Center Sidewalk Gallery windows in downtown Portland
Wednesday, February 11th 7:00 – 8:00pm: Monthly Sculpture Conversation online
Saturday, February 21st 3:00 – 6:00pm: PNWS Annual Meeting at Marty Eichinger’s
Wednesday, February 25th 4:00 – 5:00pm: PNWS Board Meeting online
Thursday, February 26th – Sunday, March 1st: PNWS at the Home and Garden Show
Illuminated Works 2026
The Pacific Northwest Sculptors are proud to present “Illuminated Works,” an exhibit of light-up sculptures featured in the Justice Center Sidewalk Gallery windows from February 1st to February 28th, 2026.
Calling All Sculptors!
Pacific Northwest Showcase — Calling the Bold, the Brilliant, and…
Upcoming January Events and Deadlines
Wednesday, January 14th 7:00 – 8:00pm: Monthly Sculpture Conversation online
Thursday, January 15th: PNWS Gathering of the Guilds Gallery applications open
Saturday, January 17th 3:00 – 6:00pm: Monthly member meet-up at Jonas Hartley’s
Sunday, January 25th 5:00pm: PNWS Deadline for Home and Garden Show Applications
Tuesday, January 27th 7:00 – 8:00pm: PNWS Board Meeting online
Kick Off 2026 with Fantastical Art and Good Company
Our January Potluck and Studio Tour will be hosted by Jonas Hartley, a sculptor known for his bold, mythical paper-mâché creations, in his downtown Portland studio.
Learn more … Kick Off 2026 with Fantastical Art and Good Company
Updated: Gathering of the Guilds 2026 Booth Registration
UPDATED; The deadline to register for a booth at next…
Learn more … Updated: Gathering of the Guilds 2026 Booth Registration
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
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
Upcoming September Events
Monday, September 1st: Last day of Art in the Pearl
Wednesday, September 10th 7:00 – 8:00pm: Monthly Sculpture Conversation Online
Sunday, September 14th 2:00 – 5:00pm: Celebration of Life for Bill Leigh
Saturday, September 20th 3:00 – 6:00pm: Monthly Potluck at Carrie Allen’s Yurt in Estacada
Tuesday, September 23rd 7:00 – 8:00pm: PNWS Board Meeting Online
August 23 Swap Meet and Maskmaking at Kadence
August 23rd swap meet and maskmaking gathering at Kadence Art Cooperative.
AUGUST MEETING – SAT AUG 16 at 3:00 PM
The August Meeting will be Sat Aug 16 at 3:00 pm – potluck at Teri and Jon’s house.
Winter Light-Up Sculpture Show
PNWS has the opportunity to do a group show in the Justice Center display windows in downtown Portland next year in February 2026, which will overlap with the Portland Winter Light Festival.
REMINDER: September Potluck at the Yurt in Estacada
The September 2025 potluck will be hosted by new member Caroline (Carrie) Allen at her yurt art studio in Estacada.
Learn more … REMINDER: September Potluck at the Yurt in Estacada
October 18th at James Lee Hansen’s studio
PNWS visits legendary local artist, James Lee Hansen October 18th, 3pm
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
Saturday, August 23rd 3pm: Swap Meet and Maskmaking at Kadence Collective
Tuesday, August 26th 7:00 – 8:00pm: PNWS Board Meeting online
Saturday, August 30th through Monday, September 1st: Art in the Pearl
LOCATION CHANGE – July 19th Potluck 3 p.m.
New location: President Leslie Crist’s house – 545 Edgewater Road,…
LOCATION CHANGE – July 19th potluck
Saturday July 19th at 3pm LOCATION CHANGE
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.
UPDATED – 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 at 6163 NW Saltzman Road! 3 p.m. Saturday, June 14th.
Learn more … UPDATED – June 14th Member Potluck – Flea Zorkus & Ken Zell
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
Still Seeking Volunteer Demonstrators!
PNWS members have the opportunity to do live sculpting demonstrations at several upcoming events:
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
Troutdale Arts Festival June 7, 8 – PNWS Booth
Demo your own work or help with raku firing in Troutdale, OR
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.