Frogwood
An Artists' Collaborative
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frogwood artists' collaborative

Immerse yourself in creative experiences with other makers

 

As artists, we continuously seek to keep our work fresh and evolving and expand our artistic horizons. Experienced in various media, we are always curious about disciplines we have not yet explored, constantly looking for evolving approaches to our work. We crave new skills and techniques. We yearn for the opportunity to step out of our studios and shops, to immerse ourselves in creative experiences with other makers. Such is the spirit that drove the artists of the Pacific Northwest Woodturning Guild who came together over almost two decades ago to create Frogwood, An Artists’ Collaborative.

Frogwood 2023 participants, chefs, photographers and support. Photo by Winona Hwang.

The Frogwood 2023 artists with chefs Nick Cupell and Phil Cason and photographers Lee Mahoney and Cydney Gordon.
Photo courtesy of Winona Hwang.
Enjoy many more photos of the event here ▸

Frogwood 2023

The 2023 collab took place in the beautiful woodland setting at Camp Colton, May 21-27. Please visit our participants page to learn more about the amazing talent that came together to create for a week. With so much skill gathered in one place, spectacular artwork materialized on a daily basis.

A huge thank you to the artists who donated their time, materials, equipment and skills to make this such a wonderfully successful event - it couldn’t happen without you!

In addition, our heartfelt thanks goes to Shir and Laurence Grisanti, Dana Chamberlin, Kristin Shiga, and Neal Fegan for welcoming us to Camp Colton; to photographers Lee Mahoney, Cydney Gordon, Dan Kvitka and Winona Hwang for donating their time and expertise to documenting the event and art; and we are especially appreciative of Nick Cupell and Phil Cason for the fabulous meals they planned and prepared to keep us going all week!

The artwork made this year was divided into two sets. The first set of about 80 pieces was sold at a live auction on May 26 in the gorgeous Camp Colton setting. Everyone who joined us enjoyed a wonderful evening of art, community, and zealous bidding. The second set of art (about 50 pieces) was sold in an online auction June 4-11, 2023. This highly competetive BetterWorld auction was a great success, as well.

Between the two auctions, we were able to raise over $23,000! 100% of auction proceeds go towards art grants, scholarships and future Frogwood events. Thank you to everyone who participated - your support helps make Frogwood possible.

If you'd like to be considered as a participant for future Frogwood events please complete this informational form about yourself.

Artist Participant Consideration Request ▸

 

Drawing artists from across the world to the Pacific Northwest...

Frogwood is a five day event, held biennially in Colton, Oregon. Independently established as a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit, Frogwood has attracted participants from New Zealand, Japan, and Ghana, as well as from all over Canada and the United Sates. Media in which these artists work include metals, glass, stone, wood, paint, clay and fibers, to name a few, with techniques as varied as the materials used.

With gratitude to our sponsors, partners, and artist community

Other ways to support Frogwood

machinery, Materials, and tools donations

financial donations

collab or auction volunteers

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Dates:

The next in-person frogwood event will be held in 2025!

If you would you like to be considered for the 2025 event, please fill out this informational form about yourself:

Artist Participant Consideration Request ▸


Registration/ Invitation

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Focus and Facilities

Frogwood welcomes many mediums and forms of artistic expression. For every Frogwood, we are adapting and expanding our facilities to broaden the scope of our work. From poetry and en plein air painting to welding and hot studio arts, we strive to accommodate each artist's vision.

 

 
 
What comes from this free-flowing collaboration is an astounding collection of significant art.
— TOM WILLING, FROGWOOD BOARD & PAST PRESIDENT