PROFESSIONAL:
2008 Glass Art Society 38th Annual Conference Collectors | Architectural Tours Exhibitor Portland, Oregon
2007 BECON Big Ideas: Kiln-glass in Architecture The Kiln-Glass Ceiling: Barriers to Entry, International Panel
2007 Awarded the position of Principal Artist by the Wayne Family Foundation to conceptualize and develop expansive sculptural projects
for private corporations in Dallas, Texas.
2007-92 Currently I have devoted my life to creating exceptional glass castings. I am currently producing some of the most innately beautiful,
progressively daring glass castings in the world — my work becomes crystal paintings, sculptures and expansive architectural features.
2007-95 Project Artist Consultant (P.A.C.) Apart from my specific artwork, my clients often hire me to conceive and develop critical abiding
ideas that become architectural elements shaping and defining their personal sense of surround and place. The result being highly
innovative design, exceptional material detailing and lasting emotional content.
2007-04 Instituted an “Assistantship” program through my studio for young artists wanting to establish themselves, their sense of vision, their
work; and to learn the realities of real world dynamics, relative to the pursuit of their careers.
2004-03 Co-founded the Writers Literary Arts MFA Program for Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR.
2003 Accomplished having my cast glass structurally certified by a nationally registered testing lab.
2002-01 Member of the Board “Mountain Writers Series” (MWS). MWS is the vehicle of access to and for the community. To engage in the
promotion, ambitions and inspirations of the literary arts, MWS introduces and sponsors some of the most important writers and poets
of our time.
2000 Honored as a member of the Pacific University 150, Walter was selected and recognized for his cultural, artistic contributions for
distinguishing himself as an important American artist. He has honored his alma mater by making a difference in our society.
Confirmation by Faith Gabelnick, President of Pacific University.
1999 Lead Lecturer: for the Presidents Lecture Series. Focusing a university curriculum on linking theory with practice. A review of public
and private sculptures that demonstrate the dynamic presence of art and the successful evidence of the collaborative efforts
between artist, client, architect, interior designer, engineer, developer and community leaders. Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR.
1997 Project Consultant: to Frank O. Gehry & Associates for The Experience Music Project; 10,000 square feet of 2’ x 2’ x 1” polished,
cerulean blue glass tiles laid in a snakeskin pattern for exterior cladding.
1996 Founded the concept and orchestrated the development of large scale, technically sophisticated computer-programmable kilns for
the specific production of monolithic Cast Glass.
1994 AIA: Art/Architecture: A review of aerial sculpture projects that demonstrate the dynamic presence of art and successful
collaborative efforts between artists, architects, and communities.
1993 AIA, ASID, IBD Citation Award for outstanding collaborative design and use of conventional materials to yield highly innovative design
with exceptional detailing.
1992 Pioneered a concept and new studio practice for creating and siting large scale, cold cast glass for architectural/interior features
for a national audience.
1992 I.E.S. Lighting Fundamentals (An Artists View of Light); lecture series with Mark Ramsby, IALD.
1974 Artist in Residence, Contemporary Crafts Association, Portland, OR.
1973-71 Arts Honors and Teaching Assistantship, Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR.