In Memory of Dick Sabers

We mourn the passing of Justice Richard Sabers, former member and Vice President of S D woodcarvers, Inc.  As a fellow woodcarver, while still active as Supreme Court Justice, he was admired for his proliferation and unique style of wood carving.  He called it "enhancing nature".

See his obituary at:
 https://www.argusleader.com/obituaries/sal079673 

In Memory of Ronald White

A lifetime member of South Dakota Woodcarvers, Inc. has passed away. Ronald White, age 81, of Worthington, died Saturday, November 6, 2021.  Before his battle against cancer, he regularly made the trip from his home in Ellsworth, MN, to attend our monthly Third Saturday meetings.  His versatile talent in woodworking included chain saw carving and building fascinating birdhouses.  May he rest in peace!   

See Obituary:

Ronald White Obituary (tributearchive.com)  

Call for Artists | 40th Annual Artists of the Plains Art Show & Sale

 The Center for Western Studies at Augustana University is thrilled to announce the 40^th Annual Artists of the Plains Art Show will be held November 5-7, 2021, at the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Sioux Falls.  To be considered for the 2021 show, please complete the artist questionnaire and return it to CWS no later than September 17, 2021.

Also:

Artists of the Plains:  40th Anniversary Exhibit  

September 13--November 7, 2021

Arne's Norwegian Ale Bowl will be there
along with fine art by previous Artist of the Plains exhibitors

Center for Western Studies

Fantle Building

2121 S. Summit Ave

Sioux Falls SD

New Project for June 3rd Saturday Meeting

 Carve a spoon  by Mark Ivan Fortune featured in Woodcarving Illustrated Summer 2021, Issue #95!

See more of Mark's carvings on Facebook

In Memory of Rush Limbaugh

RUSH ON MT. RUSHMORE, carved in a 4x6x12 inch block of basswood for the purpose of raising money via the Red Cross for Sioux Falls area victims of the 1993 flood.  (Photo shows carving posed between a painted background and trees cut out from pages of a Nature magazine).  The project was inspired by Jeff Gould, then a popular radio broadcaster for KELO AM, where one could tune in every day since 1988 to hear Rush Limbaugh.