Bringing Community to the Artist and Art to the Community

23rd National Fine Art Show

(Formerly the Open Juried Show)

It’s a wrap! Our fabulous 23rd National Fine Art Show is now closed.

Huge thanks to all the artists who submitted and shared their work, our juror Cable Griffith, our hosts at the Gig Harbor Vintage Aero Museum, and of course all of you who visited to enjoy the exhibition and voted for your favorite for our final award of the show.
We’re proud to announce that the winner of the People’s Choice Award for the 23rd National Fine Art Show is Larry Parkhurst, “Juice”.

 

2025 National Fine Art Show Awardees

Best of Show:
Brandy Agun, WA, “BY THE SHOP”

1st Place Photography:
Ralph Maratta, WA, “HOOD CANAL”

1st Place 2D:
Shannon Meadows, CA, “CANOPY”

1st Place 3D:
G.G. Silverman, WA, “ARTIFACTS FROM A FUTURE DISASTER”

Honorable Mention:
Hector Arelanno, WA, “DANCING TREE”

Honorable Mention:
Jack Snowden, WA, “OCTOPUS AND PORCUPINE”

Honorable Mention:
Joan Sowada, WY, “MUSIC TO MY EARS”

Juror’s Mention:
Siavash Golkar, NY, “NEW YORK”

Lynda Baker Creative Arts Award, sponsored by Myrna Binion: 
Richard Woods, WA, “ALBEE’S GLOVES”

Wilderness and Wildlife in Art Award, sponsored by Kathy Thurston: 
G.G. Silverman, WA, “ARTIFACTS FROM A FUTURE DISASTER”

Ebb Tide Gallery Award:
Molly Omann, WA, “THEY CALL THE WIND MARIAH”

People’s Choice Award:
Larry Parkhurst, “JUICE”

The National Fine Art Show (NFAS), is Peninsula Art League’s prestigious juried art exhibition celebrating excellence in two- and three-dimensional artwork and photo/digital art showcasing local, regional and national artists.

This year’s show follows a tradition of Art Shows thinking “Outside the Gallery” and bringing art into community spaces, increasing access, reaching new audiences and new eyes, and moving new hearts.

OUR VENUE
Picture of artist Cable Griffith
OUR JUROR
2024 eXHIBITION

NATIONAL FINE ART SHOW SPONSORS

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!