PRS NEWS -- February 2026
A note from our President: Pacific Rim Sculptors thrives because of the generosity, creativity, and commitment of our volunteers. Thank you for being at the heart of our community. Looking Ahead to 2026 Dear PRS Volunteers, As we begin 2026, I want to thank you for the time, care, and energy you give to Pacific Rim Sculptors. Our Board of Directors is focused this year on strengthening governance, transparency, and programming; all best practices for a healthy nonprofit arts organization, and the vital role of volunteerism in making this work possible. Board Updates: I would like to extend sincere thanks to Jan Blythe as she steps down from the board, and to welcome Anita Wigglesworth as an Advisory Board Member. Anita is the Vice President for Programs and Marketing at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa. I’m also pleased to share that Dave Kwinter has been appointed Secretary, with deep appreciation to Briona Hendren for her service in that role. A big thank you to the continuing board members: Vice President Susan Amorde, Treasurer Cameron Callahan, Secretary Dave Kwinter, Operations Manager Briona Hendren, Barry Beach, Sena Clara Creston, Marguerite Elliot, Charlie Gadeken, and Catherine Merrill. Financial Transparency: With Cameron Callahan at the helm, we’re continuing to strengthen our financial stewardship by improving reporting access through QuickBooks and carefully reviewing expenses—an important part of maintaining trust and accountability. Exhibition Opportunities: Our exhibitions team, Chair Dave Kwinter, Vice Chair Susan Amorde, and Santa Cruz representative Lynne Todaro ensured the current exhibition, “Connected “ at MK Gallery in Santa Cruz, was realized. The team has exciting future exhibitions and projects underway for 2027: an exhibition at NY2CA Gallery (Benicia), “Question of Balance 2” at the Lancaster Museum of Art, and early planning for a 2028 outdoor exhibition with the Sonoma Botanical Garden. We’re also exploring future collaborations with the Luther Burbank Center for the Art and Sonoma State University. Events and programming: In 2026, volunteers are underway scheduling out museum outings, Second Sunday studio visits, professional development webinars, as well as expanding offerings to our Southern California membership and arts community. Membership: Two PRS board members are creating something new for the younger demographic of current and prospective members: Operations Manger, Briona Hendren, is currently expanding our a student member program with offerings that include free memberships for students at accredited institutions, and Marguerite Elliot is developing mentorship opportunities to better cultivate the growth of individuals arts practice and business. Our next board meeting is March 10, 2026. I warmly invite you to stay involved, share ideas, and continue shaping the future of Pacific Rim Sculptors alongside us. With gratitude, Catherine Daley President, Pacific Rim Sculptors |
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UPCOMING EVENTSFebruary 2026
Lynn Dau, "Transitional Wear-Day To Night" Pacific Rim Sculptors presents Connected, an exhibition exploring the many meanings of connection through sculpture. Artists were encouraged to examine how we relate to one another, to technology, to nature, and to the environments we inhabit. From physical and emotional bonds to digital and ecological networks, Connected invited sculptors to reflect on what it means to be linked in today’s world. The art chosen for this juried group exhibition represents a wide range of approaches to sculptural art and to the subject matter. Congratulations to the artists! March 2026
Marguerite Elliot in the studio Join us in March for our first Second Sunday Studio visit of 2026 in the studio of PRS Board Member and sculptor Marguerite Elliot. Get an intimate look at her practice, process, and creative space. RSVP encouraged.
Join PRS for a group visit to KAWS: FAMILY at SFMOMA. This exhibition brings together the artist’s iconic characters in a playful yet reflective exploration of family, connection, and contemporary culture. April 2026
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MEMBER NEWSZaHaVa SherezSurface Tension brings together nine contemporary artists to explore how meaning emerges through layers of material, memory, and language. Working across sculpture, photography, painting, and mixed media, the artists share a fluency in text and subtext, reflection and form, and emotional nuance. Through immersive storytelling, the work dissolves boundaries between viewer, subject, and landscape, inviting us to read between the lines and sense the tension beneath the surface. Exhibition dates: February 28 - April 4, 2026
ZaHaVa Sherez, ‘Light Being #18’, from the ‘InBodied Light Series’
To learn more about ZaHaVa Sherez’s work, visit https://zahavasherez.com and follow her on Instagram: @zahava.sherez.art
Tom KrempaArt for Everyone: A Community Celebration is an exhibition celebrating the shared joy of creativity and serving as a gathering place for diverse creative perspectives. Centered on connection, inclusivity, and diversity, the exhibition is grounded in the belief that art has the power to bring people together and that every voice and vision belongs. Exhibition Dates: February 1 - 28, 2026
Tom Krempa, ‘Lollipop Coral’, 2024, Encaustic sculpture on a steel rod in a beach stone, To learn more about Tom Krempa’s work, visit www.tomkrempa.com and follow him on Instagram: @krempaartstudio and Facebook: www.facebook.com/Krempaartstudio
Dave KwinterDave Kwinter presents a solo exhibition featuring 50 digital art prints, 16 paintings, and 19 assemblage sculptures, offering a broad view of his work across multiple media. Exhibition Dates: February 1 - 28, 2026
Dave Kwinter, ‘Abacus’, 2025, Assemblage, 40” x 30” x 9”
Dave Kwinter, ‘Cat's Cradle’, 2023, Assemblage, 25” x 19” x9” To learn more about Dave Kwinter’s work, follow him on Instagram: @kwinterdave and Facebook.
Catherine Merrill"Drawn From Life" is the third annual exhibition of figurative sculpture, paintings & drawings by prominent Bay Area artists, curated by Catherine Merrill & Susan R. Kirshenbaum at the Sausalito Center for the Arts. The work in the exhibition reflects today's narrative, expressive phase of the Bay Area Figurative Movement, as each artist continues to draw on the Living World to express our stories. These artists might be responding to inspiration from live models or sharing their personal struggles & the tension of the universe that surrounds our lives. As artists, teachers & curators, we are shedding light on our world of life drawing, sculpting & painting, which continues to grow & maintain a large following of dedicated artists. "Drawn from Life" pays tribute to all artists who are working from life. Five pieces will be exhibited as mini-shows by each artist. For more information visit, SausalitoCenterForTheArts.org Exhibition Dates: January 8 - February 8, 2026 Closing Party: Sunday, February 8, 3- 6 PM. Location: Sausalito Center for the Arts, 750 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
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Catherine Merrill, "I'll Fly Away" Sculpted Female Torso on Wheel Thrown Column, 52" x 18" x 13" Life-size sculpted female torso on a wheel-thrown column. The Monarch Butterfly symbolizes rebirth and the Roses symbolize the beauty of Woman and Love in all its forms.
Jan BlytheReimagining Commonalities is a solo exhibition of works by Jan Blythe exploring material, memory, and abstraction through sculpture, painting, and textile-based processes. Featuring works created between 2024 and 2025 alongside select earlier pieces, the exhibition offers a focused view into Blythe’s long-standing engagement with intuitive making and material transformation. Exhibition Dates: February 5 - March 22, 2026 Artist Reception: February 7, 2026, 5:00-7:00pm Location: NY2CA Gallery, 617 First Street, Benicia, CA
Reimagining Commonalities flyer To learn more about Jan Blythe’s work, visit: www.janblythe.com and follow her on Instagram: @dumbrecksix
Barry BeachThe Interior Wild is a group exhibition that explores how feeling, memory, and perception take shape through material, space, and the gestures of making. The exhibition emphasizes transformation expressed through texture, repetition, and form. Exhibition Dates: February 17 - March 7, 2026
Barry Beach, ‘Hollow Topography,’ Reclaimed cardboard and wood, Barry's work is also on view at The Drawing Room in the exhibition Sanctuary, now through March 8th. This was a locals-only open call exploring the meaning of sanctuary in the San Francisco Bay Area. Historically a refuge for many marginalized communities, the concept of sanctuary has been challenged and fractured in our current political climate. Curated by Courtney Norris and Renee DeCarlo, the exhibition invites artists to define and create sanctuary in all its forms - spatial, spiritual, and political. Barry Beach’s work reflects on the historical use of mountainous terrain as places of refuge, engaging viewers in a meditation on landscape and shelter. Exhibition dates: January 17 – March 8, 2026 Location: The Drawing Room, 599 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA For more information: https://drawingroominc.org/
Barry Beach, High and Dry [from the Accumulation series], reclaimed wood, PVC, & foam, 24” length x 14” width x 27” height To learn more about Barry Beach’s work, follow him on Instagram: @barrybeachartwork
Marguerite EliotMarguerite Eliot’s public art installation From Earth to Sky features a series of stainless steel sculptures installed in front of the Saratoga Library. Gently swaying and rising like plant forms, the works reflect light, sky, and passing weather, creating a quiet sense of movement and a connection between the natural and built environments. Installation Dates: November 1, 2025 - November 1, 2026
Marguerite Elliot, ‘From Earth to Sky’, 2025, Stainless Steel, Additionally you can find Marguerite's work along side 60 artists in collaboration with the North Berkeley Wealth Management. They continue their long-standing commitment to showcasing artists whose work brings reflection, beauty, and resonance to the community. Connection and Meaning is a special retrospective celebrating over 60 artists who have exhibited in the gallery since 2015, each presenting a single artwork. Together, the works span media from encaustics and textiles to sculpture, photography, and more, offering a collective reminder of art’s power to deepen empathy and expand how we see the world. Exhibition Dates: September 2025 – February 2026
Marguerite Elliot, Verde, Cast Bronze, Steel, Copper Pellets, 12" x 12" x 6" To learn more about Marguerite Eliot’s work, follow her on Instagram: @marguerite101 and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marguerite.elliot
Jane GrimmJane Grimm is starting off the year strong, with three exciting exhibitions lined up! From Anew at Andra Norris Gallery, to 48 Pillars at Arc Studios & Gallery, and the juried group show Fiber & Fire at Sausalito Center for the Arts, Jane’s work is engaging audiences across multiple spaces and mediums. We’re thrilled to see her creative momentum in 2026! Starting off the year with Anew, a four-person exhibition presented at Andra Norris Gallery, featuring work that explores renewal, reflection, and fresh perspectives through contemporary practice. Exhibition dates: January 8 – February 13, 2026 Location: Andra Norris Gallery- 311 Lorton Street, Burlingame, CA Website for more information: www.andranorrisgallery.com
Jane Grimm, "Ebb Tide", 2025, clay on wood panel, 30"x24"x3" Next on deck for Jane is Fiber & Fire, a juried group exhibition showcasing contemporary work in fiber, clay, and glass, bringing together diverse material practices in conversation with one another.
Location: Sausalito Center for the Arts - 750 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA For more information: www.sausalitocenterforthearts.org
Jane Grimm, Syncopation XXV, 2024, Ceramic on wood panel, 24"x24"x3" Then she ends February with 48 Pillars, an exhibition featuring work by 48 invited artists, each presenting two identically sized panels measuring 48" x 12". The exhibition offers a compelling dialogue across formats while highlighting the unique voice of each participating artist.
Location: Arc Studios & Gallery- 1246 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA For more information: www.arc-sf.com
Jane Grimm, Tide Pool II, ceramic tile on wood panels, 48"x12"x3" each To learn more about Jane Grimm’s work, follow her online: Instagram: @jane.grimm or Facebook: www.facebook.com/jane.grimm.54
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Jeff Key, Renee Owen & Susan ZimmermanA Celebration of Contrasts is Falkirk Cultural Center’s winter 2026 exhibition in San Rafael, CA. Artist Juror - Susan Press, and Awards Juror - Richard Shaw selected artworks in a variety of mediums to explore the power of opposites, where bold differences spark curiosity, highlight tension, or simply surprise the viewer. Set on an 11-acre property, the Center provides an immersive experience in Falkirk’s 19th-century heritage. Exhibition Dates: January 9 – February 20, 2026 Location: Falkirk Cultural Center - 1408 Mission Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 For more information: https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/falkirk-art-galleries/
Jeff Key, Vessel #95—Harbinger, 2024, Wood, 28" x 22" x 24"
Renée Owen, The Nameless & the Named, 2023, Salvaged copper wire, flax pulp, hornet nest, waxed linen thread and ink. 28inH x 28inW x 4inD. Photography Credit: Bob Stender. Follow the Artists and their work: Jeff Key Website: https://www.jeffmkey.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/jeffmkey Renee Owen Website: https://www.reneeowenartandpoetry.com/ Susan Zimmerman |
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