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Events in October 2026

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September 28, 2026 (1 event)
September 29, 2026 (1 event)
September 30, 2026 (1 event)
October 1, 2026 (1 event)
October 2, 2026 (1 event)
October 3, 2026 (2 events)

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October 3, 2026

Our monthly outings are usually the first Saturday, second Thursday (Gig Harbor) and third Wednesday of each month.  Also listed are any ‘ad hoc’ outings planned (outside of the usual schedule).

Please check details at Urban Sketchers Tacoma: Monthly Outings before planning your trip.

See contact details on Artist Groups – Peninsula Art League for questions.
October 4, 2026 (1 event)
October 5, 2026 (2 events)
October 6, 2026 (1 event)
October 7, 2026 (1 event)
October 8, 2026 (3 events)

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October 8, 2026

Our monthly outings are usually the first Saturday, second Thursday (Gig Harbor) and third Wednesday of each month.  Also listed are any ‘ad hoc’ outings planned (outside of the usual schedule).

Please check details at Urban Sketchers Tacoma: Monthly Outings before planning your trip.

See contact details on Artist Groups – Peninsula Art League for questions.

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October 8, 2026

See the art, meet the artist, enjoy a glass of wine!

Join us for an Artist’s Reception, with wine available for purchase and the opportunity to talk with Mary and learn about her art and her creative process, with art on display in the beautiful Spruce Hill Winery Tasting Room.

Mary’s collection will be on display October 2 through November 4th, 2026.

Spruce Hill Winery Tasting Room
5229 Olympic Drive Unit B
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Spruce Hill Winery Tasting Room
5229 Olympic Drive Unit B
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
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October 9, 2026 (1 event)
October 10, 2026 (2 events)

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October 10, 2026

Join us for our PAL monthly meeting with the latest from PAL plus guest speakers.

RSVP Link HERE  

This Month:
Special presentation by acclaimed glass artist Dan Friday. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear the story behind his remarkable career.

Dan Friday – Ancestral Inspired Art | Meet The Artist

A member of the Lummi Nation and a Skagit Valley–based artist, Dan Friday has spent more than 30 years creating powerful and distinctive works primarily in glass. Drawing inspiration from his Coast Salish heritage, Friday brings traditional themes, imagery, and cultural perspectives into the contemporary world of glass art.

For this month’s Peninsula Art League Art Forum, Dan will share his journey as an artist, discuss his creative process and influences, and showcase examples of his extraordinary work.

Friday’s work has been exhibited and collected internationally, and he has completed residencies at renowned institutions including the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, the Burke Museum in Seattle, the Corning Museum of Glass, and the Chrysler Museum, as well as residencies in New Zealand and Taiwan. His many honors include an Artist Trust Fellowship, the Bill Holm Grant, the BIMA Award, the James Earl Fraser Award at Prix de West, and the Discovery Fellowship from the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA).

You may also recognize Dan from Netflix’s acclaimed glassblowing competition Blown Away, where he introduced his artistry to an international audience.

His career includes teaching at institutions such as the University of Washington, Pilchuck Glass School, Penland School of Craft, the Chrysler Museum, and Haystack Craft Center. In 2017, he also founded the Native Youth Outreach Program at Pilchuck Glass School.

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We will have coffee, drinks, and assorted goodies.

PAL meetings are FREE to all. Non-members are welcome.

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AGENDA

  • 10 am: Welcome
  • 10:15 am: PAL Updates | Announcements
  • 10: 30 am: Glass Artist Dan Friday
  • 11:30 am: Mix and mingle

    PLEASE RSVP!  Link here

 

 

PenMet Parks District HQ Building
2416 – 14th Ave NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
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October 11, 2026 (1 event)
October 12, 2026 (1 event)
October 13, 2026 (1 event)
October 14, 2026 (1 event)
October 15, 2026 (1 event)
October 16, 2026 (1 event)
October 17, 2026 (1 event)
October 18, 2026 (1 event)
October 19, 2026 (2 events)
October 20, 2026 (1 event)
October 21, 2026 (2 events)

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October 21, 2026

Artists should pick up their artwork displayed in the 2026 Fall Member Non-Juried Show at the PenMet District HQ building.

PenMet Parks District HQ Building
2416 – 14th Ave NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
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November 1, 2026

PAL Member Show in the Pavilion

2026 | Summer Member Show | Juried

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Volunteer Vern Pavilion at Sehmel Homestead Park

A Summer Art Festival Exclusive

Our Summer Members’ Show promises to be a seasonal celebration of the unmatched creativity of a vibrant mix of artists working in a wide range of mediums who make up the Peninsula Art League. Exhibited inside the Volunteer Vern Pavilion, this dedicated Member Show will be a major highlight of the 40th Summer Art Festival, showcasing our Members’ indoor exhibition in addition to 100+ regional community booth artists.

This year our juror is Christine Buchanan, a renowned Gig Harbor sculptor and Fine Arts Department Chair at Peninsula High School. Christine’s unique perspective is deeply rooted in visual storytelling and a profound connection to the natural world.

Here is a chance to step inside the pavilion to discover a beautifully curated collection that represents the heart and soul of our league.

2026 | Summer Member Show | Juried catalog — click to view
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Artist Info

Congratulations to the 2026 Summer Member Show Winners!

Best of Show:
Mary Schumaker, Trail of the Red Pony, Watercolor gouache
First place:
Sharon Stritzel, Back Alley Twilight, Acrylic painting
Second place:
Andrea Weide, Grounding at Annette, Oil painting
Third place:
Lori McPeters, Underwater Salmon, Watercolor
Honorable mention #1:
Alexa Tullis, Seen by a Dog, Drawing
Honorable mention #2:
Ralph Maratta, Still a Girl, Photography
Honorable mention #3:
Victoria Vocelka, Burnt Zone, Pastel
People’s Choice:
Beth Owen, High and Dry, Watercolor
Juror Christine Buchanan

Christine has been at Peninsula High School for more than 30 years as an instructor of Sculpture, Pottery, Warm and Cold Glass, and Printmaking. She is also the Chair of The Fine and Performing Arts Department of Peninsula High School.

She graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and received her Masters at Lesley University in Teaching Through the Arts.

Her art has been in many exhibitions and private art collections.

Festival Maps

View our Festival Map and Artist/Booth Key on your computer or mobile device. 

Click here to download a map you can print
and bring with you!

Live Music

Kimball Coffeehouse Music Stage

Come and stay awhile. Two-days of music beginning at noon each day. Bleacher seating will be available.
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Festival Artists

We are excited to feature a fabulous array of 110+ juried artists, including new and returning favorites. Go behind the scenes of the creative process—hear the stories behind the masterpieces and see live art demonstrations. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just browsing, discover your next treasure among a world ranging from painting, pottery, and photography to garden art, fiber, sculpture, jewelry, mixed media, and much more.

Type a booth #, name, or medium in the box below to search for an artist.
Booth Numbers coming soon!