Bringing Community to the Artist and Art to the Community

Art Forum - Monthly Meeting + Art Talks


May 9, 2026

Join us for our PAL Art Forum - monthly meetings and art talks with the latest from PAL plus guest speakers.

RSVP at Eventbrite to help us plan for numbers.

ARTIST ANNE SIEMS: 61 YEARS OF MAKING ART

PAL is very fortunate to host Anne prior to her upcoming show of "New Works" at the Patricia Rovzar Gallery in Seattle from July 2 to 25.

A little background on Anne: She moved from Berlin, Germany to Seattle in 1991, after finishing her MFA at the Hochschule der Kunste Berlin -- and a few years after completing her Fulbright Scholarship in 1987. These days, Anne divides her time between Seattle and Berlin.

Over the years, her work has moved from semi-abstract, room-filling plant and insect drawings to paintings of detailed botanical and anatomical imagery on waxed paper bags, to her current work of young women and children on wood panel in forest and meadows, accompanied by animal friends tell stories about their inner lives. The thread here being her fascination and awe of life on this planet and the connectedness she feels to all but finds hard to describe in words.

Anne's work has been showcased in numerous shows and galleries here and abroad.

As always, coffee and beverages, and snacks! PAL meeting are FREE to all. Guests welcome. Bring a friend!

 

RSVP will be via Eventbrite to allow us to plan for numbers attending.

 

Rosedale Hall
8205 86th Avenue Northwest
Gig Harbor, WA 98332

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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

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. 

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!