Bringing Community to the Artist and Art to the Community

Membership Directory

How to Become a Member

Anyone 18 or older can join PAL, whether you’re an artist or just love art. Our current members include nearly 200 individuals – from sculptors and photographers to potters, jewelry makers, glass artists, painters, fiber artists, and writers.

You can find all the information you need on the membership application.

Meetings

Our 2024 meeting schedule has changed.  We will meet as a group in January and May and we have a very special Members Only Tour of the Museum of Glass in February. Subsequent meetings to be announced.    For details please visit the Meetings page.

In addition to our group meetings, we have several workshops planned beginning in February.  Workshop information is on the Workshops and Classes page, located here.

 In July we present the Summer Art Festival and the Members’ Summer Art Show. We elect new officers at our September meeting and dues for the upcoming year are payable at that time. Visitors and newcomers are welcome at every PAL event.

Volunteering

PAL’s success and relevance is equal to the volunteer commitment of our members. We encourage you to take an active role in your Art League by serving on the Board, chairing or serving on a committee, by helping during the Summer Art Festival and other events and activities or by participating in other ways.

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Current Members

Individual

Membership
$ 35 Annual
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Household

Membership
$ 45 Annual
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Member Benefits

PAL Member websites

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Online Membership Directory

Pay dues by October 1st to be included in the directory. Access the Member Directory.

Scholarship Opportunities

In addition to offering scholarships to graduating students from three of the area high schools to further their education in the arts, PAL offers scholarships to its members to be used for workshops to learn a new technique or enhance their skills in the medium of their choice,

Artist Screenings & Exhibition Privileges

Exhibit your work in our juried Members Shows, Plein Air Show and other PAL-sponsored shows. Visit our resources page for a screening application and complete details.

Voting Privileges

Resource Library

We have an extensive Resource Library of art-related CDs. Click here to see our current Video Library Catalog-2021 on our resources page. You can check out CDs at our general meetings, thanks to our resource librarian Pam Jenkins.

Art Store Discounts

Discounts of 10-20% at art stores including Artists’ Edge in Silverdale and Poulsbo, and Artist & Craftsman in Tacoma.

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!