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BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN! Click Here to Apply
The Nominations Committee is currently taking nominations for a position on the Board of Directors. Any member may nominate another member and any member may nominate themselves. Board members play an important role in the success of NWSSA. Being on the Board, you can have a direct and personal impact on our unique organization. It is also a great way for you to participate in the vision and planning for NWSSA. Questions? Please contact our Elections Committee members, Tamara Buchanan or Markos Weiss.
April 14-21, 22nd Annual CALIFORNIA SCULPTORS SYMPOSIUM at Camp Ocean Pines, Cambria, California (CSS) is an annual, week-long program of workshops and demonstrations given by sculptors for sculptors. Intimate hands-on sessions with expert instructors will improve your technique, inspire your designs and build your expertise. Participants return to CSS year after year to share their passion for working with stone, wood, metal and clay. It’s a place to learn, exchange ideas and recharge your creative batteries for both the novice and the seasoned artist. Registration is open NOW! California Sculptors Symposium
Seattle Mineral Market Show May 18 & 19, 2024
NWSSA will have a display booth of stone sculptures at the 16th Annual Seattle Mineral Market Family friendly, free admission and free parking! Free rocks for kids and door prizes! at The Hangar 30 building at Magnuson Park @ 7400 Sand Point Way NE Seattle, WA 98115 Call for Art & Volunteers Here!
Women’s Hand Carving Retreat & Art Show June 7-9, 2024
Our quiet, peaceful, 3-day hand carving event is a wonderful gathering of women artists on the grounds of the Old Alcohol Inn overlooking the bay. We can easily talk among ourselves. If you aren’t a hand carver, bring a partially finished piece you can rasp, chisel, or sand. Space will be limited to 17 experienced carvers & 4 new sculptors. This event is at capacity!
June 8, Tenino Carver’s Guild Show & Sale: Tenino, WA
The Tenino Carver’s Guild has invited Northwest Stone Sculptors Association to show and sell sculpture on June 8, 2024 from 10am to 3:30pm. That Saturday is the Tenino Farmers Market and Craft show. NWSSA are encouraged to bring pieces in the $30 to $800 range. Call for Art and Volunteers here!
Our symposia are open to all levels from beginners who have never carved stone before, to the hobbyist, to the professional sculptor. These events are one of the most supportive and inclusive environments you will ever encounter. Meet new people, renew old friendships, get inspired, pose your question, answer someone’s question, and fire up the creative spirit in a rich, sharing environment.
Extensive carving sessions are interspersed with informative classes and stimulating sculpting lessons during each of our events. Field mentors and instructors are available to help guide you through your challenges. Bring your gear (if you are a beginner, we have tools you can use), connect to our power, water and air sources and peruse the tools and variety of stones being carved and available for purchase from our on-site vendors.
AUGUST 17 & 18, 2024 Evergreen Arboretum Sculpture Walk (a two day event)
In collaboration with the Everett Arboretum & Gardens, Schack Art Center and the Fresh Paint event we will be co-sponsoring a two-day Sculpture Walk at the Evergreen Arboretum in Everett, WA. The Fresh Paint event has attracted tens of thousands of people. Keep your eyes open for the “call for artists”. All members are invited to display your outdoor and indoor pieces at this event. We will be hosting a Soapstone Carving workshop for youth on August 17 and are looking for volunteers for this event. We will send out a request for volunteer sign up closer to the date.
SEPTEMBER 9-15th, 2024 Vancouver Island Stone Sculpture Symposium, Lake Cowichan, BC Canada
A New sculpture symposium for 2024, hosted by Event by Daniel Cline and West Coast Sculpture Association More Information available: Vancouver Island Stone Sculpture Symposium
September 13-15, 2024 Salem Art Festival, OR
Please reach out to Aerin if you have interest in helping to organize or participate in this!
September 28th 2024 – Kubota Garden Foundation Art in the Garden Sculpture Show & Sale – Seattle, WA
In collaboration with the Kubota Garden Foundation and the City of Seattle Parks & Recreation Department, we are excited to be welcomed back for a Sculpture Walk & Sale at this lovely 20 acre Japanese inspired Garden in South Seattle, WA. We will send out a request for art and volunteers closer to the date. In the meantime, contact Markos Weiss for any questions.
October 4-62024 – Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Show, OR
Please reach out to Aerin if you have interest in helping to organize or participate in this!
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