President’s Message Oct 2012
It has been a truly wonderful summer for NWSSA. We have two more impressive symposiums under our seasonal belt and
NWSSA Staff
October 16, 2012
Words from the presidents of NWSSA that have appeared in the journal over the years. Also check out Travel, Thoughts & Opinions, Book Reviews, and Letters from the Editors that have been published in NWSSA Sculpture NorthWest.
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