Welcome to Serena Bates Sculpture
My sculptures incorporate a symbiotic mixture of ideas and visions from people around me, the environment and materials where I'm working. As I work in many different mediums from Bronze, Stone, Copper and Ceramic, this website encompasses the body of my sculptural work.
Many pieces are available for purchase, and I am open to commissions. Please enjoy your journey through my galleries and visit often, as the work will always be changing and updated.
June 2026, "Tarzan Brown" Statue Dedication Ceremony in Westerly, Rhode Island.
News
Artist Demonstration: Grace Beneath the Waves, Sculpting Marine Life in Clay
Aug 6, 2026
Hi everyone!
I am thrilled to invite you to my upcoming live artist
demonstration and presentation, "Grace Beneath the Waves:
Sculpting Marine Life in Clay," taking place on
Wednesday, August 12, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
The event will be hosted by the Rockport Art Association
& Museum (RAA&M) at 12 Main Street in beautiful Rockport,
Massachusetts. For those who cannot make it in person,
there is also a Zoom option available so you can join from
anywhere!
During the demonstration, I will be sharing my process for
building armatures, working with oil-based and water-based
clay, and capturing the elegant forms and spirit of marine
animals. Whether you are a fellow sculptor, a painter, or
simply a nature lover, I would love to have you there.
Please see the link for registration and pricing details for
both in-person and Zoom attendance, and more information.
Also please share with anyone you think may be interested!
Galleries
All Sculptures
Metal: Bronze & Aluminum
Ceramic
Copper
Stone
Alternate Materials
Animals
Portraits & Figures
Pot Luck
Awards
149th Salmagundi Annual Black & White Exhibition
Jan 6-30, 2026
Salmagundi Club
New York, NY
Award: Richman Sculpture Award "Lazy Days"
Center for American Marine Art 42nd Schaefer International Marine Art Exhibition
Sep 18 - Oct 11, 2025
The Mariner Gallery
Newport, RI
Award: "Survivor", Schaefer International Marine Wildlife Award
Allied Artists of America 111th Annual On-line Exhibition
Sep 1, 2024 - Sep 1, 2025
alliedartistsofamerica.org
Juror: Thomas Folk, PhD, Dr.
Award: "Chameleon of the Sea", Josephine Beardsley Sandor Memorial Award
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Exhibitions
Allied Artists Of America 113th Annual Online Exhibition
Sep 1, 2026 - Sep 1, 2027
Lyme Art Association
Old Lyme, CT
Juror: Tim Newton
American Artists Professional League 1st Annual Online Exhibition
Jul 31 - Sep 30, 2026
aaplinc.org
Juror: Neill Slaughter
105th Elected Artists Exhibition
Jul 24 - Sep 11, 2026
Lyme Art Association
Old Lyme, CT
Jurors: Jeffrey and Betsey Cooley
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