CROSS + OVER Honoring a Re-birth in Form January 14 – February 9, 2019 Following the replacement of weathered cemetery crosses with granite, Colorado marble forms became available for sculpture. Celebrate the new life given to these crosses. Reception and talk: Thursday, January 17th 2-5 pmWeekend Reception: Saturday, January 19th 3-5pm North View Gallery – […]
Schack Art Center is seeking artists who work in all mediums, including painting, photography, glass, ceramics, wood and jewelry, for the 2019 Pets on Parade Art Exhibit: March 7th- April 13th. From functional and sculptural, to the whimsical, we want to have something for everyone (including pets)! All price points welcome! Pets on Parade will be exhibited in the Main Gallery, and will accompany the 2019 Artist of the Year Exhibit: Janie Olsen, in the Mezzanine Gallery. The exhibit will open Thursday, March 7th, with a “Meet the Artists” reception from 5-8pm. All are welcome – including well behaved pets of any nature!
I LOVE Lynnwood Sculpture Design We are looking for artists, designers, architects, makers, and creative people to design an iconic sculpture based on the theme: I LOVE Lynnwood. $2500 awarded to winner. Deadline to apply is January 31, 2019. For more info, and to apply, go to www.LynnwoodArts.org
WEST RUTLAND, VT- Artist Residencies at the Carving Studio & Sculpture Center offer sculptors opportunities for inspiration and to create new work in the former marble quarry and manufacturing area of Vermont. Residencies are from 1 to 3 months, featuring artists working in a diverse range of materials and techniques. The Carving Studio & Sculpture […]
Richard Hestekind is closing his studio Marenakos Rock Center at 30250 SE High Point Way, IssaquahInventory Auction will be held on January 13th from 10 am – 3pm Rich Hestekind is moving out of his Marenakos studio space to his new and improved Camano Island studio. He has decades of accumulated stone, and some tools […]
January 13th Rich Hestekind Tool & Stone Auction at Marenakos Rock Center, Preston, WAJanuary 14-February 9th“Cross + Over” Group Show at Portland Community College Sylvania CampusFebruary 2nd Winter Holiday Party at Marenakos Rock Center, Preston, WAFebruary 20-24th Northwest Flower & Garden Show Call for Art – Education Booth #2502May 31st- June 2nd Women’s Weekend Hand Carving Event Old Alcohol Plant Inn, […]
Field Trip to Cloudstone Sculpture Park, Whidbey IslandSaturday, December 8, 2018 from 10 am – 3 pm Join NWSSA members for coffee & pastries, a talk by Hank Nelson about his work, a directed tour of Cloudstone Sculpture Park, followed by lunch, sculpture discussion and socializing. If you haven’t been to Cloudstone, it’s fascinating! (his […]
As an art student I was influenced by two accomplished sculptors who followed their passion in very different ways. I explored figurative sculpture inspired by John Fisher while working at his Italian studio, and conceptual sculpture under John Greer, my art college professor. Both these artists have taken their careers to a very high place, […]
As the harvest time of year is upon us, I would like to take a moment to reflect on another fantastic year at Suttle Lake. There are many new developments we learned in methods, and mediums. Also, inroads to personal growth, and reconnecting with what may now be, lifelong friends. These are some of the […]
Eun Parker How did the idea come to you?“Birth” was inspired by my father. Process: Maquette? Drawing? Direct Carve? Other?By drawing and sometimes makes modeling with air dry clay. Hardest part?Making the center of hole. Easiest part?None. What did you learn from the making of this piece? “Balance.” Carrara marble was strong but very soft, too.
From the President…. The opportunities to display your work continues. Mark your calendars for the Jan 14, 2019 opening of: “Cross + Over Honoring a Re-Birth in Form” at Portland Community College’s Sylvania Gallery. This show will feature the works made from re-purposed marble crosses. As described in the show brochure, “Following the replacement of […]
Arboretum Sculpture ProgramThe Everett Cultural Arts Commission is seeking outdoor sculptures for the Evergreen Arboretum’s rotating sculpture program. A $1,000 honorarium will be awarded to the selected artists for the installation and exhibition of their work for a two-year period. Referred to as Snohomish County’s ‘treasure’, this 3.5 acre arboretum has ten themed gardens and […]
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