Two members of the American Medallic Sculpture Association, AMSA had their medals on display at the Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle from June 18th to August 1st, 2004. 80 medals from all over the USA as well as Ireland, Canada, Israel, Australia and also medals by an invited artist from the Norwegian Mint were assembled at the Nordic Heritage Museum for this exhibit. This exhibit was made possible by the efforts of Anne-Lise Deering, AMSA secretary and newsletter editor. Ms. Deering has a special connection with the Nordic community as a native Norwegian and a member of the Nordic Heritage Museum.

The purpose of the American Medallic Sculpture Association, AMSA is to encourage the creation and study of medallic sculpture in North America. All who are interested are welcome as members. By having exhibitions like this we hope to share this wonderful art form with everyone. For more information about AMSA visit our website www.amsamedals.org or contact AMSA secretary Anne-Lise Deering, e-mail: AMSAnews@aol.com or call 206-542-0608.

The medals in this exhibit were chosen by AMSA artists members: Jim Licaretz, Eugene Daub, Heidi Wastweet, Anne-Lise Deering and Woodinville sculptor, Lisa Sheets.

There was a preview reception on June 17th and the exhibit was open to the public until August 1. The Museum is located at 3014 NW 67th Street, Seattle and is open: 10 am to 4 pm Tues - Sat and 12 noon to 4 pm Sun. Check their website: www.nordicmuseum.org.

In addition to the Nordic Heritage Museum exhibit Ms. Deering continues to display AMSA members' medals at libraries throughout the greater Seattle area. There was a display in the Bothell library until June 15th and then the Anderson library in Edmonds in July before going to the Redmond library in August.