INTRODUCTION
Nashua International Sculpture Symposium — Jim Larson is the Artistic Director of the Nashua International Sculpture Symposium. As director he facilitates the creation of large format public sculpture by visiting international artists. Specifically, the symposium provides support for artists as they come together to share ways of working, making, and thinking.
Projects
South Portland Artworks is a collaborative artist studio space founded by Jim Larson. The studio exists to empower artists, gather creative energy, and share the power of collaboration. MSS serves as anchor tenant for the collaborative.
Maine Stoneworkers Guild provides a wide network of skilled stoneworkers. The community connections of th guild allow individual members to take on large project with the scalable support of its membership.
Woodhull of Maine - MMS regularly collaborates with he designers and builders at Woodhull, sharing ideas, methods, and enthusiasm for lasting structures
Collaborators
Martin Gottlieb Studio - MSS has an ongoing partnership with Martin Gottlieb Studio, pairing classical craftsmanship and innovative techniques to carry stone carving forward.
Maine Stone Structures is an artist-run design and fabrication company specializing in large-format stonework. With experience in both architecture and sculpture, we focus on the use of stone as a contemporary, load-bearing building material.