Several years ago, NWSSA initiated a “Statement of Services” that is used for vendors and members who are paid for their work. Generally this agreement is used at our symposiums, such as Camp Brotherhood. It states the project, the name of person and the description of the services offered, the rate and method of payment, the estimated completion time and is signed by the […]
In November I traveled to Quebec to attend a conference. On the way, I stayed overnight in Toronto, where I met with a potential agent and visited the Art Gallery of Ontario. In 25 years of living in Canada, I had not seen the permanent exhibition of Henry Moore’s large plasters there, although I had read an excellent account of […]
Another year, and another event has passed. This is the first time that I have been involved in planning, designing, organizing, getting the materials, setting up, sitting at, and tearing down our NWSSA Booth. WOW! It all went together smoothly. And, as an added, unexpected BONUS, our booth received a Ribbon Award of Merit and a Gold Medal for […]
The following is an interview with sculptor Stuart Jacobson of McMinnville, Oregon. Here, he responds to a questionnaire regarding his experience as a stone sculptor. I’ve spent most of my adult life searching for who I am. I tried to mold myself into what appeared to be a “normal” logical, left brain thinking person. Of course it didn’t work […]
Things are proceeding with the idea for a sculpture center. We have met or talked with a number of people and groups about the concept, and are exploring potential sites and funding. We have created a separate group identity, the Stone Artists Guild, to pursue the sculpture center idea. This group can be a part of NWSSA should NWSSA decide a sculpture […]
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