President’s Message Jan-Feb 2018
From the President…. Ed. Note: As we go to press, Carl Nelson is in India. In place of his regular
NWSSA Staff
January 29, 2018
Articles on Travel, Thoughts & Opinions, Book Reviews , Presidents Messages, and Letters from the Editors that have been published in NWSSA Sculpture NorthWest.
From the President…. Ed. Note: As we go to press, Carl Nelson is in India. In place of his regular
Looking to start a small community of artists. School, Sculpture Garden and Artist Residency. In the very beginning of the
Eastside Community Center, City of Tacoma / Outdoor Sculpture
Metro Parks Tacoma is seeking an artist or artist team to design, fabricate, and install an outdoor sculptural artwork that reflects the vibrant, colorful and unique atmosphere of the Eastside Community Center and the surrounding community. The sculpture will be sited at ESCC’s west entrance/courtyard area, and may be freestanding or attached to the exterior of the building. Local and regional artists are encouraged to apply, with priority given to artists that reflect the Eastside community including artists of color, first and second generation immigrants, and Indigenous artists.
Art on the Avenues (AOTA) of Wenatchee, WA, invites you to submit an entry or entries for juried consideration for our 2018-2020 outdoor art exhibit. Chosen sculptures will be placed in various public locations in the Wenatchee community and will be on loan as part of the exhibit for 2 years. All loaned pieces will be promoted for sale (if desired) by AOTA through media and event venues. This highly visible bi-annual rotating exhibit has been a part of Wenatchee’s landscape since 1995. For more information about the exhibit and AOTA please visit our website: artontheavenues.org.
You may apply directly online at:Art on The Avenues Invitation
Bob Leverich’s Schoolyard Commission in Granite By Bob Leverich Hi NWSSA friends, Lane and Penelope have asked me to write a
WHERE ARE THEY NOW…….Michael A. Naranjo grew up on tribal land in Northern New Mexico. His mother was a potter,
By Michael E. Yeaman: NWSSA Roving Reporter When was the last time you wandered into a Rock Shop?You know what
From the President…. Hope the fall months have been inspirational and you have been productive. The unexpected warm days have allowed
In my first year of architectural school, I had the chance to take 2 semesters of sculpture before the architectural
Coast Chronicles: Ready to Rock by Cate Gable I love stones large and small. I have them lining my walkways,
Suttle Lake Symposium 2017 Four carvers volunteered to tell us about the stones they worked on while there. The pieces
Women;’s Hand Carving Retreat June 4-7, 2026 in Port Orchard, WA
Rasp, chisel and sand your stone sculptures during our quiet and peaceful retreat where we can easily talk among ourselves and dust is limited.
SAVE THE DATES! SATURDAY, JANUARY 24th – NWSSA HOLIDAY PARTY – 4-8 PM Stone Carving Folks, Family and Friends, our winter potluck party will be
August 24th-31st 2025 29th Annual International Stone Carving Symposium at Camp Suttle Lake near Sisters, Oregon Early Birds! Sign up by August 10th to Save
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