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The application to participate in the 2027 South Sound Studio Tour is NOW OPEN!
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APPLICATION WINDOW: November 7 - December 31, 2026 (apply now before you forget!) APPLICATION MATERIALS: 3 - 5 images of your work, one sentence that can be used to describe your work COST: FREE to apply. If accepted, the fee to participate is $35. If this is a barrier, please reach out to olyssst@gmail.com for financial assistance. STUDIO TOUR DATES: May 22-23, 2027, 11am - 4pm WAYS TO PARTICIPATE: Open your studio Saturday only or Saturday and Sunday Host a guest artist or artists at your studio Be a guest artist at another studio Show work at your community studio or shared maker space (Contact your studio to see if you can show your work there. There is a separate application to become a Community Studio Partner - contact us). Offer a scheduled demonstration (“spotlight demo”) - additional application Show work in a gallery for the Tour Preview Exhibition - additional application
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GIVE LOCAL - Early Giving is Open!
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Help us kick of our fundraising campaign by giving TODAY!
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We are asking for support during this giving season to: Keep the tour free to all Support South Sound artists Ensure the long-term sustainability of this important cultural event!
Spread the word by sharing this email!
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FEATURED ARTIST: LeeAnn Seaburg Perry
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What is your current focus/theme/passion in your work and how do you strive to manifest that? “Each stone that I place on my work stand inspires me and guides me to what is inside. Some stones are wildly bold and tell me in faster way what needs to come out, others are so quiet and still that I need a lot of patience to feel what needs to be done.”
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How did you become an artist? “Early childhood praise from adults started it off, but when I started carving soapstone in high school that was my true beginning. Then my first college course was a sculpture class, and I realized that I am a three-dimensional thinker. That clinched the deal.”
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What is the most fun or compelling part of your studio practice? “It is that moment when the puzzle piece falls into place, when every angle of a sculpture is the best, that I can possibly create.”
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What is the most challenging part of being an artist for you? “As an ageing artist, hate to admit that, but it’s my hands. They hurt after years of hammering and chiseling. I still carve, but it is for a shorter time.”
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What do you hope that others experience in your work? “I hope like all artists that a viewer takes the time to see the work for what it is. And if it speaks to them, then, that is simply what I enjoy.” Photo credit of LeeAnn in her outdoor studio, by Diana Schlesselman See more from LeeAnn Seabury Perry: Website: carvedfromstones.com Instagram: @sculptor.in.stone Facebook: LeeAnnPerry
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FEATURED ARTIST NOMINATIONS
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Our goal in featuring South Sound Studio Tour artists is to promote local artists, educate the public about the artistic process, and grow awareness for the Tour. These features will appear in our newsletter and on our social media. You can self-nominate or nominate another artist who is associated with the Tour. To nominate, send the artist name to olyssst@gmail.com.
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We are happy to announce a new Board member, Kay Gaul!
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Kay is a life-long artist and academic. As an artist, Kay works in clay and acrylic paints, with works currently on display in the Goldburg Building in Olympia. As a former Academic Dean and Faculty in Anthropology and Sustainability Studies at The Evergreen State College, Kay is excited to use her writing and communication skills to celebrate and foster creativity in the SSST community. We are thrilled to have such a strong addition to the team! Welcome, Kay! |
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Do you have knowledge or skills to share?
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Our mission is to support and enhance the creative practice of artists in our region! If you have skills or knowledge you would like to share with other artists and/or the public through a workshop let us know and we will publicize it for you in the newsletter. It could be anything from a studio technique, to how to set up a teaching studio, to new ways to promote your work. Just send us a description of the workshop(s) and the relevant information (date, time, fee if you are charging one, materials needed or provided, necessary prior experience, etc.). Send the information to olyssst@gmail.com.
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Volunteers can help the Tour throughout the year with outreach, fundraising, artist opportunities and more. We are already organizing volunteers for this year! If you haven’t yet, click the button below to fill in the Volunteer Interest Form and join the team!
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If you don’t have the time, but want to support us, consider donating. The South Sound Studio Tour is a 501 c(3) non-profit, so your donation is tax deductible.
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For more information about the South Sound Studio Tour, please visit our website or get in touch by emailing olyssst@gmail.com.
Take care, The South Sound Studio Tour Team olyssst@gmail.com
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