It is membership renewal time! 2015 was full of wonderful events celebrating 80 years as a group and we would like to make 2016 just as exciting. You can easily renew or become a member by clicking on the Membership link. Please fill out the information form on the page as well as making your payment by clicking "Subscribe" to the right of the form. If you have already filled this form out in 2015, you may just skip to the payment section. The benefits of membership include: Free admission to all SOS membership meetings and programs (All Members) Voting on all issues presented for a vote at membership meetings (Active Members) Participation in all members-only exhibitions (All Members) Reduced fees for entry into SOS-sponsored juried exhibitions (All Members) Invitation to annual social gathering (All members) Discount at Artist and Craftsman Supply (10%) Thank you to Alison Helm, Patti Menick, Laurie Barnes, and Priscilla Pfanstiel Robinson for their wonderful and insightful discussions about their award-winning sculptures from our exhibition, "SOS: Celebrating 80 Years."
If you missed this event- sign up to become a member or check out our Facebook page to receive updates on future SOS happenings. In collaboration with our 80th Annual Exhibition at Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, SOS is hosting a screening of our juror's documentary, "Thaddeus Mosley: Sculptor" on Sunday, December 6th, 1-4pm in Simmons Hall. We had a wonderful opening reception and this is a great opportunity to check out the show if you have yet to see it.
We are also inviting you to participate in a silent art auction. Small works of art, donated by SOS members, will be on display and auctioned off at the end of the event. If you would like to donate a small piece, of any medium, please email SOS. (Work can be brought in shortly before the event begins but we need to allow enough space). SOS will provide beverages and light snacks, please bring a potluck item to share! What: Movie Screening/Art auction When: Sunday, December 6th, 1-4pm Where: PCA, Simmons Hall What to bring: art for donation and/or a potluck item Best of Show ($350): Alison Helm- "Imprint of Consumption"
Juror's Award ($200): Laurie Barnes- "Periphery #4" Juror's Award ($200): Edmond Tillotson- "Rabbit" Honorable Mentions: Patti Menick- "Twixters at Play" Priscilla Pfanstiel Robinson- "Untitled I" Ronald Nigro- "Defiance"
Please consider making a donation to the SOS so we may be a part of this exciting event. You may also purchase a ticket for yourself here: PCA's 70th Anniversary Event.
The Society of Sculptors appreciates your generosity and support.
July 15 deadline approaching!
Check out the catalog from our last exhibition, SOS: Past & Present, highlighting the work and history of over a dozen SOS members!
Our Annual Membership Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, March 15th, at Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, 1-4pm. We invite you to join us to hear more about our upcoming plans, to contribute any thoughts or questions you have for the board, and to learn about volunteer opportunities.
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