The Open Juried Show is back again this year. The reception is on October 26, 2014, at 6pm. Come see the exhibit at the Gig Harbor History Museum and enjoy some refreshments and the show. The next PAL event coming up is the members show at Kimball Gallery. It runs from November 3rd through December 1st. Art drop off is the 3rd, 430-6pm. Reception is November 9th, 6-730pm. Don't forget to bring your artwork in a juried medium.

Call for Artists - Outside the Gig Harbor area

“Structure” National Juried Exhibition

Description: “One cannot help but be in awe when [one] contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality.” – Albert Einstein

We are seeking works of art that address the concept of "structure" in all its forms.  Structure can define vision and expression within political, religious and technological boundaries. How do you express the structure and thus the inherent meaning in your art?

Interpretations both representational and abstract may include, but are not limited to imagination, fabrication, process, format, framework, or organization.  Subjects may encompass anatomy, architecture, form, object, concept, motif, texture, etc.

Juror: James Bacchi of Arthaus Gallery, San Francisco, CA

Juror’s Award:  Juror’s Award ribbon and certificate awarded to three works that express the most imaginative interpretation of “Structure”

Eligibility:  Artists residing in the continental United States

Submission Fee:  $35

Media:  Sculpture, painting, drawing, photo, printmaking, ceramics, assemblage, collage, mixed media, fiber art, artist book.

Deadline: September 4, 2013

Exhibition Dates: November 9, 2013 - December 7, 2013

Opening Reception: Saturday, November 9th 7-10PM

Split on sales: 60/40 between artist & gallery. 

On-line Prospectus & Application:  Go to http://www.arc-sf.com/call-for-artists.html

Open Juried Show

The Open Show at the Maritime Museum in Gig Harbor will open on the 30th of August. So many great art works in one place from around the country. To get a preview of art works accepted in the show, go to "OnLineJuriedShows" then "closed shows" then "Open Juried Show, Peninsula Art League". The Open Show will be Juried by Joe Garcia, a well known wildlife artist. Check it out!

  Lots of opportunities have been promoted this last year. We have had many demos from artists around the area. We had a demo/lecture about how to use social media to promote our art.
  Our up-coming Gig Harbor Summer Art Festival is nearly here. All our accepted Artists are busy preparing, adding new pieces of art to their collection of art for sale. We are also coming up on the Member's Show at the Key Bank. Keep checking, and post some of your own. More to follow.

Upcoming PAL Demos!

June 26, 2012: Georgina Calanderia Wells will demo on Maritime in Watercolours. She is a member of the American Society of Maritime Artists. Please come and see her demo. All are welcome.
7:00 P.M.—Public Welcome
Cottesmore Retirement Center
2909 14th Ave NW, Gig Harbor 98335

September 25, 2012: Beverly Peterson will demo the "Way of the Frame". Her demo will be a humorous and yet serious look at framing your art works. She demonstrates how to frame in the most economical ways. Join us!

Upcoming PAL Events:

Gig Harbor Summer Art Festival July 21-22, 2012, in Beautiful downtown Gig Harbor, WA'

PAL Regional Art Show: Deadline for entry is May 31, 2012. See the Peninsula Art League web site for details.

At the May 22, 2012 PAL meeting, we presented the Peninsula Art League Poster Competition winners with their awards. Natalie Burke is shown here receiving the 1st place award. 1st place winner receives a $100.00 award, and the poster submitted is used for all PAL announcement and memorabilia for the Annual July Summer Art Festival of Gig Harbor. Other winners include 2nd place Naomi Porter, 3rd place Kaitlyn Sanders, Honorable Mention Danielle Buckell, and the winner's High School instructor, Karen Beck. Thank you great future artists!

May 22, 2012 PAL demo news. We had artist Jacqui Beck demo her acrylic style. Her emphasis was on the "feel" of the work as opposed to the technical side. Jacqui's work uses a lot of under painting and texture. She uses a lot of mixed media for her lovely creations, with vivid colours, to brighten anyone's day. Jacqui shared her means of keeping acrylic paints from drying out in her paint box and on her palette. Thank you Jacqui!