Become A Member!
Share ideas, explore techniques, discover a regional community of artists and art lovers, and support a thriving local arts culture.
Membership Benefits
Learning and Connecting
- Educational Growth: Access to guest arts and culture presentations, discounted PAL Workshops, and exclusive Scholarship opportunities.
- Connecting: Mingle at our Annual Member Luncheon and Monthly Meetings.
- Artist Groups: Connect with peers in specialized groups including Urban Sketchers, Fox Island Painters, Portrait, and Plein Air (seasonal).
- Visibility: Inclusion in the official PAL Membership Directory.
Getting Your Work Seen
- Exclusive Exhibitions: Four Member-only Shows each year (three juried, one non-juried) with no screening required to apply. Shows are hosted on the PAL Art Wall in the PenMet Recreation Center and at the PenMet District HQ Lobby.
- Local Spotlight: Access to apply for featured guest artist slots at Ebb Tide Gallery and consideration for curated display at Spruce Hill Winery tasting rooms.
- Promotion: A platform to feature your member-run classes in our digital newsletter, The Palette.
- Digital Presence: Option to link your personal portfolio on the “Our Artists“ page of the PAL website.
Elevating Your Creative Identity
- Professional Status: The chance to earn prestigious PAL Signature or Achievement Member status through invitation to our juried shows.
- Signature Showcase: Participation in the Annual PAL Signature Member Show for those who qualify.
- Social Spotlight: Eligibility for your work to be featured across PAL’s marketing assets and social media channels.
Supporting the Heart of Our Artistic Community
Beyond our exclusive member benefits, we are proud that through the patronage of our members and incredible volunteer base, PAL is able to anchor the local landscape by hosting a series of public initiatives designed to invigorate the arts.
Our two marquee annual events—the Summer Art Festival, a vibrant two-day celebration drawing over 8,000 attendees, and our prestigious National Juried Fine Art Show—serve as high-profile art and culture focal points for the region.
To help our local art culture remain healthy and accessible, we also keep our Monthly Meetings and our newsletter, The Palette, free and open to all. By joining our league, you are supporting a healthy artist and art-loving community where our members’ talent and interests can truly thrive.