Pacific Rim Sculptors upcoming events

PRS MUSEUM DAY - 'Chiharu Shiota: Two Home Countries' (26 Apr 2026)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

PRS MUSEUM DAY

'Chiharu Shiota: Two Home Countries'

PRS members are invited to join a group visit to experience 'Chiharu Shiota: Two Home Countries' at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco.

This exhibition marks Shiota’s first solo museum presentation in the Bay Area and features work spanning installation, sculpture, video, drawing, and stage design. Known for her immersive environments, Shiota transforms space with densely woven webs of thread that explore themes of memory, identity, and belonging.

At the center of the exhibition is 'Diary,' a large-scale installation in which strands of red yarn extend across the gallery, suspending handwritten pages and creating an enveloping, dreamlike environment. Throughout the exhibition, Shiota reflects on her experience of living between Japan and Germany, what she describes as an “in-between” state, offering a deeply personal yet widely resonant perspective on home, history, and connection.

Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Asian Art Museum
200 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA

We will meet outside of the Museum Entrance at 10:45 AM, then walk in together. Please RSVP so we know to look out for you!

Tickets must be purchased separately, Special exhibition ticket required

Ticket prices are currently listed as $20 general admission + $5 special exhibition fee (discounts available for students and seniors).

Transit: The museum is one block from Civic Center/UN Plaza BART Station.

Parking: Nearby garages include Civic Center Garage (355 McAllister St) and UC Law Garage (376 Larkin St)

For more information and to purchase tickets:

https://exhibitions.asianart.org/exhibitions/chiharu-shiota-two-home-countries/

QUESTIONS? Contact Events@PacificRimSculptors.org

PRS Fundraiser Tour - Voigt Family Sculpture Foundation Private Collection (02 May 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT

PRS Fundraiser Tour
Voigt Family Sculpture Foundation Private Collection

Join Voigt Family Sculpture Foundation and Pacific Rim Sculptors for a special, last-minute fundraising event set in the rolling hills of Geyserville, CA. This rare opportunity invites guests onto the Voigt family’s private ranch to experience an extraordinary collection of large-scale sculptures in a natural landscape setting.

The afternoon begins at 1pm with a bring-your-own picnic among the spring grasses and blooming roses, followed by a guided tour at 2pm led by the matriarch of the foundation Judy Voigt and Curator Briona Hendren. Guests will explore works by a wide range of artists, from emerging voices to internationally recognized sculptors, all thoughtfully sited throughout the property.

Rooted in the Foundation’s mission to make sculpture accessible to all, this collection reflects a deep belief that experiencing art in nature transforms both the artwork and the viewer. Proceeds from this event will support PRS programming, including its developing mentorship program and future exhibitions.

This May Day weekend gathering also honors the legacy of co-founder Al Voigt, whose vision continues to shape the Foundation’s work. His enduring commitment to artists and public art lives on through installations across Sonoma County and ongoing collaborations with sites such as Paradise Ridge Winery. May 1st would have been Al's 85th birthday.

Date: Saturday, May 2
Time: Picnic at 1pm, Tour at 2pm
Location: Private ranch in Geyserville, CA (details provided upon RSVP)

Studio Visit - Artist Leah Aripotch (24 May 2026)

Sun, 24 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Leah Aripotch, Anglefirsh 1, steel

Studio Visit
Artist Leah Aripotch

Join Pacific Rim Sculptors for a Studio Visit with Oakland-based metal sculptor Leah Aripotch.

Working primarily in steel, Aripotch hybridizes forging and fabrication techniques to create highly detailed, organic forms that blur the boundaries between flora and fauna. Her sculptures are at once alluring and unsettling, exploring themes of duality, ambiguity, and emotional perception. Drawing from a childhood spent exploring the woods, swamps, and shoreline of Montauk, New York, her work reflects an ongoing engagement with nature, mythology, and the tension between beauty and unease.

Leah in her studio

During this in-person visit, guests will have the opportunity to step inside Aripotch’s studio, learn more about her process, and experience firsthand the intricate craftsmanship behind her work. From concept to material execution, her practice offers a compelling look at how traditional metalworking techniques can be pushed into expressive, contemporary forms.

Studio Visit Details
Date: Saturday, May 24, 2026
Time: 1-3pm
Location: 2311 Magnolia Street, Building 9, Oakland, CA

Leah Aripotch, Gloriosa Pugna, 2020, steel

Space is limited. Advance registration is recommended.

Museum Day at Oakland Museum - Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory (18 Jul 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Museum Day at Oakland Museum

Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory

Join Pacific Rim Sculptors for a group visit to Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory at the Oakland Museum of California.

This landmark exhibition is the first major museum survey of Bay Area artist Mildred Howard, spanning over five decades of her multidisciplinary practice. Bringing together collage, found-object sculpture, and immersive installation, the exhibition explores themes of memory, identity, and the African American experience through deeply personal and historically resonant work.

Born in San Francisco and a lifelong resident of the East Bay, Howard has developed a practice rooted in both personal narrative and collective history. Her work draws from a wide range of influences, from African Diasporic traditions and textile practices to the cultural and political histories that shape the Bay Area and beyond. New and rarely seen works are presented alongside archival materials from her studio, offering insight into the evolution of her ideas and process.

We invite PRS members to experience this powerful exhibition together, with time to connect, reflect, and engage in conversation around the work.

Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street, Oakland, CA

For tickets and more information about the exhibition:

https://museumca.org/on-view/mildred-howard-poetics-of-memory/