Pacific Northwest Sculptors Newsletter

Newslet terCelebrate International Sculpture Day right here in River City April 23—Story on page 4
Promoting the Art and Appreciation of Sculpture April/May, 2016

The pay's not great, but the payback is

Volunteers profit our nonprofit

“Volunteering is an ALISA LOONEY has a long history Member Alisa Looney is one PNWS
expression of an of volunteering for Pacific Northwest volunteer. She and two others, Jen-
individual’s involvement Sculptors. She says, “Volunteering…has nifer Corio and board member Julian
in their community.” allowed me to get to know the other Voss-Andreae, are currently at work on
group members better,have fun together PNWS’s participation in the upcoming
—UN Volunteers and feel we are making a difference for International Sculpture Day (see story
the larger group." on page 3). Looney chairs the IS Day
(This article is the first in an ongoing committee.
series about how volunteers make knowledge, insight and satisfaction. She first volunteered with PNWS
everything PNWS does possible.) PNWS is what we, the members, make eight years ago when she helped set
it. Without volunteers, there would be up several shows. She said she likes to
BY PAUL HAIST no Pacific Northwest Sculptors.” help. “I enjoy leading and working as a
That’s the bottom line. No volun- team on projects that make a differ-
It takes a lot of volunteer hours teers, no Pacific Northwest Sculptors. ence for the larger community.”
to run a non-profit membership Fortunately, enough PNWS mem- Besides her early work with the
group such as Pacific Northwest bers routinely step forward to offer PNWS Show Committee in 2008, she
Sculptors. their time and expertise for ongoing has volunteered with the Publicity
At each monthly meeting of the and special projects intended to ben- Committee, served on the board of
PNWS board, board member Dave efit the entire membership. Enough, directors, chaired the Newsletter Com-
“Gonzo” Gonzales polls the board yes, but there is a critical ongoing need mittee, written several articles for the
for the number of hours they worked for more volunteers. Each volunteer newsletter, donated graphic design
for the group over the preceding 30 can do only so much. All of us are busy. work for the PNWS Sculptors Gallery
days. He does the same for the time and volunteered as sales staff at the
volunteered by members not on the gallery. She also has designed signage
board. That’s just one of his volunteer for PNWS’s demo booths at Art in the
responsibilities. He says the figure var- Pearl and helped PNWS past-president
ies based on what the group is working Carole Murphy set up shows at Art in
on at the moment, but that he records the Pearl, Portland City Hall and at the
up to 120 volunteer hours each month. Sculptors Gallery.
How important is that time? “I wanted to help out and noticed
PNWS President George Heath put areas where my skills could be of ser-
it this way, “Pacific Northwest Sculp- vice,” she said.
tors is a volunteer-driven educational And it’s not just hands-on work that
501(c)(3). That is our core. Our vol- she steps forward to do. She likes to
unteers educate the public, each other motivate others to get involved and to
and do whatever they can to further share her ideas.
our members’ careers and artistic vi- At a recent PNWS monthly mem-
sions. Volunteering is an investment bers’ meeting at Marylhurst University,
in that process that will be repaid with Looney stood up to enthusiastically
make the case for PNWS participation
in International Sculpture Day.

See LOONEY, page ?

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4110 SE Hawthorne Blvd. #302 Thanks to our IS Day angels
Portland, OR 97214 There’s a lot going on right now. A
www.pnwsculptors.org week or so back we were wonder- a nice space and it was good to see what
ing how to pay for the he’s working on now. It’s quite a piece.
The Pacific Northwest Sculptors News-
letter is published bimonthly on each Make a good newsletter article
even-numbered month by Pacific North-
west Sculptors, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Sculpture Day event. PRESIDENT’S it would.
organization dedicated to serving the
public through educational programs and The plan is to have a number MESSAGE On the same note thanks to Ju-
sculpture exhibitions.We are a dynamic,
inclusive community of artists who inspire of artists talk briefly as images lian for hosting last night’s meet-
and support each other’s growth with
ideas, skills and knowledge. of their work is projected on a ing. Not a whole lot of people

PNWS Board of Directors screen. Twenty images, twenty showed up, but that enabled all
George Heath, President
Paul Haist,Vice President seconds each. Droning on will of us to sit around one table, eat,
Sam Hingston,Treasurer
Isabelle Johnston-Haist, Secretary be impossible. drink wine and have a very in-
Dave Gonzalez
Rick Gregg Follow that with a dance per- timate and engaging conversa-
Julian Voss-Andreae
formance and a party. tion. Out of that we have found
Newsletter Team
Paul Haist, Editor, Design & Layout How to pay for it? We were a treasurer. She is Diana Rogero,

503-780-3379, [email protected] pondering that by email when a retired management consul-
Susan Schimelfining, Contributor
Robert McWilliams, Mailing Jennifer Corio, (Cobalt Design- tant. She’ll be good. She’ll be

Membership Committee works), popped up and offered GEORGE HEATH on the board too. Sam is beside
Isabelle Johnston-Haist, 503-780-5257 to make a donation. That soft- himself with joy.
[email protected]
ens the blow quite a bit but shortly after Isabelle Johnston-Haist, in addition to
Website
George Heath, 503-777-2769 that I get an email that Rob Arp, (Form being secretary, has assumed the mem-
[email protected]
3D Factory), has offered to pay for the rest bership chair position and is learning the
Meetings/Educational Coordinator
of it. Can you beat that? It’s paid for and ropes of Wild Apricot. You will notice the
Rick Gregg, Chair
541-905-6046 it’s going to happen. Details are on page 4 calls to artists have been going out again.
[email protected]
this newsletter. Thanks yet again Isabelle.
Shows
Dave Gonzalez, 503-270-9394 Thanks to Alisa Looney, Jennifer Corio, I’ll be in that artist talk on the 23rd too.

[email protected] and Julian Voss-Andreae for putting this I will be showing some horrible things. Re-

Materials and Equipment together and thanks to Marty Eichinger ally looking forward to it.
Sam Hingston, Chair
for helping arrange the funding. Well Cheers, thanks to everybody,
Publicity done, well done! George Heath
Open Thanks also to Marty for hosting our

Volunteer Coordinator (Interim) annual meeting yet again. I hope we THE STEEL YARD
Carole Murphy, 503 235 7233,
[email protected] didn’t make too much of a mess. That is

Call for Artists Coordinator If you don't use email, Is Ready to Serve
Isabelle Johnston-Haist, 503-780-5257 you should read this Your Needs
[email protected]
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PNWS members at the Feb. 17 annual meeting got a look inside meeting host Marty Eichinger's southeast Portland studio.

Annual meeting forum for volunteer ideas

Four Pacific Northwest Sculptors board JENNIFER CORIO. along with April 24, International Sculpture Day
members up for election or re-election Alisa Looney (not pictured) shared is a project of the Hamilton, N.J.-based
were confirmed by voice vote February information about the upcoming International Sculpture Center, pub-
17 at the group’s annual meeting. International Sculpture Day at the Feb. lishers of the Washington, D.C.-based
The newly confirmed or recon- 17 PNWS annual meetimg Sculpture Magazine. Read more about
firmed board members are Sam Hings- this event on page #.
ton, Rick Gregg, Isabelle Johnston- contacts with potential buyers and
Haist and Paul Haist. listening to what they say about what Board officers named
The evening meeting was hosted by they see at shows is a major benefit of
PNWS member Marty Eichinger at his taking part. after annual meeting
southeast Portland studio. Member Alisa Looney said, “Every-
PNWS President George Heath in- thing we’ve done has turned out good The Pacific Northwest Sculptors
troduced board officers and volunteers for me, even if we didn’t sell. It keeps Board of Directors elected of-
to the approximately 40 persons in us together.” ficers March 18 at their monthly
attendance. He urged more members Looney and member Jennifer Corio board meeting.
to volunteer, a sentiment echoed by shared some details of emerging plans The naming of officers fol-
PNWS past president Carole Murphy. for PNWS participation in the upcom- lows the election or re-election
Murphy led a discussion of volun- ing second annual International Sculp- of four current board members
teer needs and conducted an informal ture day. The two women serve with at the PNWS annual meeting
poll of those present on the value of board member Julian Voss-Andreae Feb. 17 in Portland. They are
some of the ongoing group projects on the group’s ISD committee. Set for Rick Gregg and Sam Hingston,
that rely on volunteers. These included Isabelle Johnston-Haist and Paul
the monthly roundup of calls for art- Haist.
ists, a list that is compiled by volun- The board reconfirmed
teers and distributed electronically Johnston-Haist as board secre-
to all group members, and PNWS’s tary. Haist was confirmed as vice
ongoing efforts to orchestrate show president, succeeding Marlena
opportunities for its membership. The Nielsen.
members seemed generally to favor George Heath continues his
both activities. current term as PNWS president.
Eichinger elaborated on some of Treasurer Hingston was renamed
the benefits of taking part in shows. He to the post because a successor
suggested that making sales at shows is hand not been found. That has
not the most important consequence. since changed. See President's
Instead, he suggested that in an art message on page 2.
market that is still depressed making

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PNWS celebrates 16 years b

BY ALISA LOONEY IS DAY PDX planners, from left, Jennifer Corio, Julian Voss-Andreae and Alisa Looney.

W e are thrilled to an- could put Portland on the international because I really enjoy the idea-genera-
nounce that Pacific sculpture map. Since ISC offered to post tion part of projects and feeding off oth-
Northwest Sculptors is all events put on by their members, it ers’ ideas. Plus, I love working with Alisa
hosting International would be perfect for us to join forces because she is fun, smart and creative.
Sculpture Day PDX, an event de- with them. After proposing the idea The two of us made up the Publicity
signed to celebrate our 16 years as an to PNWS President George Heath, he Committee for PNWS several years ago,
organization. shared it with the board and the seed so we’ve had lots of experience working
"3D Alchemy—Fusing Intellect, In- was planted. George let me know that together and have become good friends.
tuition and Magic into Sculpture" will PNWS board member Julian Voss-Andre- It was good timing as I had recently de-
feature artist talks followed by a dance ae (also an ISC member) was interested, cided I wanted to get more involved in
party, and the public is invited! The which inspired me to keep going. the local art scene after taking a hiatus
event will be held on Saturday, April I decided to email PNWS member due to some health issues.
23, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Roll Up Photo Jennifer Corio to get her feedback as “Getting involved in International
Studio + Gallery, 1715 SE Spokane St. I always love her clear thinking and Sculpture Day seemed like an obvi-
in Portland’s Sellwood neighborhood wanted her take on it. Jennifer posed ous one to me since PNWS is the only
(Rollupspace.com). questions, suggested several ideas and regional sculptors group in the area. It is
The event is part of International it grew from there. Next thing we knew, a great opportunity for our organization
Sculpture Center’s worldwide celebra- we were having a brainstorming meeting to get involved with ISC and do more
tion for International Sculpture Day on Skype (thanks to Julian’s suggestion) events that highlight all the incredible
(IS Day). and have been meeting on Skype ever local sculpture and sculptors.
Enjoy a lightning round of artist since. It is a brilliant way to meet; we can “Brainstorming, of course, has turned
talks in which sculptors share their share our screens, edit shared Google into full-on event planning. Despite the
work and the inspiration behind it. docs, access shared Dropbox folders and growing time commitment, so far it’s
Learn why they make sculpture and get actual work done on the spot. Plus, been a great experience because I’ve
what drives them; feel the passion we skip the driving. gotten to know Julian better, and the
behind their process. I recently asked Jennifer and Julian three of us connect quite well and get a
Learn what’s new in 3D scanning, the following question: What inspired lot done via our weekly Skype meetings.
printing and digital sculpting as Port- you in the first place to brainstorm with The bonus is that besides creating some-
land becomes a creative Mecca. Alisa and ultimately help make this thing new and exciting with this event,
Artist talks by Portland sculptors will event happen? we’re having fun and get to talk about
include Rob Arps, Olinka Broad- other art-related stuff that only artists
foot, Joseph Cartino, Jennifer Corio, Jennifer can relate to. We’ve all learned from
George Heath, Alisa Looney, Carole each other.
Murphy and Julian Voss-Andreae. “When Alisa asked me if I wanted to “I’m very excited about the event. We
Also, witness the creation of a brainstorm some ideas for how PNWS
Living Sculpture with improvisational could get involved in IS Day, I was game
movement by Creative Dance Port-
land. Then, get your dance groove on
with DJ Henry—The Art Man spinning
Motown and R&B.

The back story

As a member of International Sculp-

ture Center and PNWS, I noticed IS-Day

events happening around the world in

2015 and thought it would be perfect for

our group to host an event this year. We

April/May 2016 Pacific Northwest Sculptors Newsletter Page 5

by hosting IS Day PDX event

Art by IS Day guest speaker artists

Top row, from left: Jennifer Corio, Joseph Cartino and JulianVoss-Andreae. Bottom row, from left: Olinka Broadfoot,
George Heath, Alisa Looney and Carole Murphy.

made it small this year because timing people here, as well as at the ISC. We the event itself.
was short to pull it together and it was have also been thinking about hosting a During our early meetings, we took
important to the three of us that it be sculpture conference in Portland some a look at the events from last year on
a fun project to work on and not so big day, which would be fantastic. So, when the ISC website and considered many
and stressful that it pulled us away from Alisa suggested we celebrate IS Day here options.
creating our own art. It’s a grassroots in Portland, I thought this would be a
effort, a way to start slow and steady but great way to help PNWS and ISC get We kept is small this first year
get it right, gauge interest and learn closer. So I joined in.
from it so we can plan something more “While our Skype meetings have been We wanted to keep it small for the
grand in upcoming years.” surprisingly time-consuming (and I tend first year, so we could build on it for
to perceive time always as my scarcest future years. We decided to present artist
Julian resource) they were also really fun and talks as a way to celebrate our mem-
very instructional and inspiring. We bers and also educate the public about
“I heard about IS Day about three have talked quite a bit about things like sculpture.
years ago at an ISC conference. I believe design tricks, software we use and other We were interested in sharing the in-
that was 2013 in Miami. ISC director things that are hard to find and require triguing aspects of what inspires an artist
Johannah Hutchinson announced one a lot of trial and error over the years. to do their work and how this could be
night that they had the idea to start a All three of us are very serious, not only a vehicle to generate interest among the
tradition by simply turning an arbitrary about our work, but also in our com- general public. For example: How do we
day, April 24, into ‘International Sculp- mitment to making the business side of as artists lead our lives and find balance
ture Day.’ She pronounced it like the things work out, which, as we all know, is between intellect and intuition, between
word ‘is.' I had been thinking for years an incredible challenge.” what we think we “should” do and what
about the possibility of creating a tighter As you can see, Jennifer, Julian and I our creative flow is leading us toward?
connection between PNWS and ISC, have gained a great deal from our meet- This is where the magic happens!
for example, PNWS becoming a local ings and working together, far beyond
ISC chapter. I have discussed this with See IS DAY, page 6

Page 6 Pacific Northwest Sculptors Newsletter April/May 2016

Isabelle Johnston-Haist's 3-D landscapes

PNWS member and board Valley overlook near Clatskanie
secretary Isabelle Johnston-
Haist has been experimenting
with three-dimensional
landscapes. Her home in
Astoria is commonly blanketed
in dense low-level clouds and
fog.Working from photographs
of local geographic landmarks,
she recreates the scenes in
bas reliefs of layered plywood
that she shapes with a Dremel
Moto-Saw and then laminates
and paints. See more of
Johnston-Haist's work online
at http://www.isabellejohnston.
com.

Saddle Mountain from across Young's Bay

IS DAY: Now, members, all we really need is you

Continued from page 5 Special thanks for his donation! Cobalt Designworks
to our sponsors also made a generous donation. These
We put out a call for speakers to the combined funds will allow us to rent
PNWS membership and magically we FORM 3D FOUNDRY—a the venue and hire the DJ.
had our seven fabulous speakers. Portland based full-service Now we just need you, our creative
“We invited the speakers to consider sculpting studio and 3D PNWS members, to join is in this
the following topics: workshop. Highly skilled in celebration. We are asking members to
traditional fine art methods, contribute by bringing potluck finger
• What is your muse, what makes their staff of craftsmen and food or drinks to share. Please “Like”
your spirit soar? artisans use leading-edge our Facebook page and look for our
technology including 3D scanning, FB event page coming soon! https://
• Why do you do sculpture? How is digital sculpting and sculptural
sculpture-making integrated into enlargements and reductions. www.facebook.com/ISDayPDX/?fref=nf
your life? form3dfoundry.com Invite your friends and supporters
and let’s make this a great event!
• What is your process of getting COBALT DESIGNWORKS— See you there!
into your creative flow? How do Metal art by Jennifer Corio and
you honor your flow? Dave Frei. cobaltdesignworks.com International Sculpture Day

• What inspires you on a daily better in a fun and joyful way. Founded in 2015 by International
basis or what is your go-to for PNWS member Marty Eichinger, Sculpture Center, International
inspiration? shared his thinking as well and, with Sculpture Day, or IS Day, is an annual
his great business sense, he invited celebration held worldwide during the
• Are you part of a creative team? Rob Arp from Form 3D Foundry to week of April 24th to further the ISC’s
How does that work? consider donating to our event. Julian mission of advancing the creation and
met with Rob and we are so grateful understanding of sculpture and its
We chose to follow the talks with a unique, vital contribution to society.
short Living Sculpture improvisational Up to 300 artists and organizations in
dance performance as an example of 20 countries are expected to celebrate
sculpture-making with actual bodies in with artist talks, open studios, unveil-
motion. ings, sculpture scavenger hunts, pop-up
Then, for the finale, we wanted exhibitions, demonstrations, iron pours,
to conclude with a dance party to plus much more. sculpture.org
celebrate our 16th year as an organiza-
tion, while creating an opportunity for
members to get to know each other

April/May 2016 Pacific Northwest Sculptors Newsletter Page 7

LOONEY: Volunteering fosters understanding, know-how

Continued from page 1 volved, to sharing and working closely others.
with her colleagues has roots in her “There is no need to do anything
“I like to make announcements at family background. alone. It is always more fun and more
meetings when I have something “I watched my dad work as a com- effective to do things in small groups.
to share,” she said. “It is fun to en- munity leader all his life,” she said. “He Invite others whose company you enjoy
gage with members and generate was an incredible believer in the com- to work with you. It will move you
excitement.” mon good.” forward, and make a difference at the
That’s the take-away for Looney— She said she always has wanted to same time.”
sharing, engaging, fun. make a difference like her father, who PNWS members who want to play
“Volunteering as part of a small served as a state legislator. a larger role in the organization can
group,” said Looney, “has allowed “I always had a desire to make a begin today. One good way to learn
me to get to know the other group difference…, but for me it was much about the group’s needs and whether
members better, have fun together and more comfortable to make a difference you want to help is to attend one of
feel we are making a difference for the through my art.” the monthly board meetings; dates and
larger group. I like that.” Getting started as a volunteer is locations are printed on page XX of
That might be enough, but the something that has to come from this newsletter.
payback is also more than good times. within the individual, according to Perhaps the best way to get more in-
Of serving on the PNWS board Looney, who also cautions beginners volved is to reach out to PNWS Interim
Looney said, “It was a great learning to be mindful of how much they can Volunteer Coordinator Carole Murphy
experience and allowed me to under- reasonably do, not over-commit and whose long experience as a PNWS
stand the group on a deeper level and risk burn-out. volunteer as board member, president
really appreciate what it takes to lead “I would say start with something for seven years and director of last
this kind of organization. I was able that you enjoy. It can be small,” she year’s Sculptors Gallery enables her
to bring some of my leadership and said. “It is rewarding to gradually to answer almost any question about
listening skills to the board and the take on leadership roles, or support a the group. Contact her at by phone at
retreat, which was rewarding.” leader.” 503 235 7233 or by email at sculptor@
Looney’s commitment to getting in- Looney recommends working with carolemurphy.com.

Upcoming Meetings www.olinkabroadfootgallery.com we figure out what we want to do. If
you have an idea for an event, show
April Members' April Board Meeting or other activity this the best place
Meeting—Potluck to present it. Input on other matters
April 14th at 11:00 AM is welcome as well. 503 329-5203
Wednesday,April 13th, 7 p.m. Julian Voss-Andreae residence
Potluck—Please bring a dish/beverage 1517 SE Holly St. May Members'
Hosted by Olinka Broadfoot Portland, Oregon 97214
2503 SE 11th—in basement B24 Meeting—Potluck
Portland, OR 97202 All members are encouraged to at-
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