Bringing Community to the Artist and Art to the Community

Artist Group - Plein Air


July 30, 2026

The Plein Air group meets on Thursday mornings at 10am until about 1pm.

Our Season starts in June and lasts through the end of September.

Urban Sketchers joins us on the Second Thursday of each month.

Many of us paint during the Gig Harbor Garden Tour and last year we were invited to paint at the Olalla Winery during the Lavendar Festival, both of which are weekend events.

There are no lessons, just great fun and camaraderie.  Everyone is welcome, beginners encouraged, so please come out and join us!

Please check the PAL website for any updates to locations before you head out to join us!

(W = Water, RR = Restrooms)

June

4 Private Home, Fox Island, W, RR

11 Skansie Netshed, 3211 Harborview Dr, GH, W, RR

18 Kopachuck State Park, 10712 56th St, W, RR

25 Old Ferry Dock, 2700 Harborview Dr GH, W

27 and 28 Gig Harbor Garden Tour, contact Pam Jenkins

July

2 Crescent Creek Park, 3302 Vernhardsen St, GH, W, RR

9 Narrows Park 1502 Lucille Pkwy, GH, W, RR

16 Crescent Valley Lavender Farm,11501 Crescent Valley Dr GH, carpool

23 Olalla Bay Slough 13965 Crescent Valley Rd, Olalla, carpool if possible

30 Penrose Point State Park, 321 158th Ave, Lakebay 98349, W, RR

August

6 Sunrise Beach County Park, 10015 Sunrise Beach Dr, GH. Portapotty

13 Rosedale Gardens, 7311 Rosedale St, GH. RR

20 Manchester State Park, 7767 Hilldale Rd, Port Orchard. W, RR

27 Private home, Fox Island. W, RR

September

3 Fox Island Yacht Club, 1061 12th Ave, Fox Island 98333. W, RR

10 Ancich Waterfront Park,3589 Harborview Dr, GH W, RR

17 Butler’s Farm, 137th& 3414 137th St, Peacock Hill, GH.

24 Potluck, Private Home, Gig Harbor. W, RR

    Please bring some work completed this summer.

    Bring ideas for next summer's painting locations.

 

 

Penrose State Park
321 15th Ave SW
Lake Bay, WA 98349

Posted by Carolyn Hassall

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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!