PaL Help Center
Membership FAQs
What are the benefits of being a PAL member?
Your PAL membership dues supports costs to host our regular meetings (approx. 9 per year), the member shows, the National Fine Arts Show (NFAS), the annual Summer Art Festival, and scholarships to students in the community.
In addition, you will gain connections to local art networks, special member only access to a local gallery, and much more!
We are a community of artists bringing art to the community. Join us!
Where can I find information on my membership dues status?
Membership dues are to be paid once per year, and payment is due on the anniversary of the date you became a member.
You can find the date your membership payment is due by:
- Log into the PAL website.
- Click on the My Account link in the upper right corner of the page.
- Click on the “Account Details” tab of your My Account page.
How do I become a member of PAL?
When do I pay Membership Dues?
Member Account FAQs
Where can I find information on my membership dues status?
Membership dues are to be paid once per year, and payment is due on the anniversary of the date you became a member.
You can find the date your membership payment is due by:
- Log into the PAL website.
- Click on the My Account link in the upper right corner of the page.
- Click on the “Account Details” tab of your My Account page.
How can I find information on which of my artwork has been accepted in PAL's juried shows?
In the upper right corner of this page, click on the Member Account link. This will take you to your account page.
Click on the My Juried Shows tab to see information about your accepted artwork in PAL’s juried shows.
PAL Shows FAQs
What mediums are accepted into PAL shows?
The accepted mediums for Signature and Achievement Member applications are:
Accepted 2D Art Mediums: |
Accepted 3D Art Mediums: |
| Cold Wax | Ceramics (includes functional ceramics and sculptures) |
| Digital Media | Fiber/Textile |
| Drawing (includes chalk, pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, and pen/ink) | Glass, Blown |
| Encaustic | Glass, Fused |
| Glass Mosaics 2D | Glass, Mosaics 3D |
| Ink, Acrylic | Jewelry |
| Ink, Alcohol | Sculpture, Metal |
| Mixed Media/Collage 2D | Sculpture, Mixed Media or Other |
| Painting, Acrylic | Sculpture, Stone |
| Painting, Oil | Sculpture, Wood |
| Painting, Silk | Woodworking |
| Painting, Watercolor | |
| Pastel | |
| Photography | |
| Print Making | |
| Scratchboard |
What is the PAL NFAS?
The National Fine Art Show (NFAS), is Peninsula Art League’s (PAL’s) prestigious juried art exhibition celebrating excellence in two- and three-dimensional artwork and photo/digital art showcasing local, regional and national artists.
What do I do if I sell my artwork during a PAL show?
- There is no commission for art that is sold.
- Art sales are handled directly between the artist and the buyer, via the email contact information that will be listed on the art identification label.
- If your art is sold, please notify membershows@peninsulaartleague.org so that it can be marked as sold.
- Art that is sold must remain in the show until the show is over.
How do I become a member of PAL?
What is a PAL Member Show?
PAL has two types of Member shows that are open to all members:
- The Member Non-Juried Shows
- Entries are not juried
- All entries that meet the show requirements will be displayed
- One entry per Member
- The Member Juried Shows
- Entries are juror-selected (juror not affiliated with PAL)
- Entries are juror-selected (juror not affiliated with PAL)
- Signature Member Show:
- Any PAL Signature Member can submit an entry in the medium for which they were qualified
- Juror will select awards
Check out the PAL Member Shows page to find the prospectus, which provides details on eligibility, important dates, criteria for submission.
Signature & Achievement Member FAQs
What mediums are accepted into PAL shows?
The accepted mediums for Signature and Achievement Member applications are:
Accepted 2D Art Mediums: |
Accepted 3D Art Mediums: |
| Cold Wax | Ceramics (includes functional ceramics and sculptures) |
| Digital Media | Fiber/Textile |
| Drawing (includes chalk, pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, and pen/ink) | Glass, Blown |
| Encaustic | Glass, Fused |
| Glass Mosaics 2D | Glass, Mosaics 3D |
| Ink, Acrylic | Jewelry |
| Ink, Alcohol | Sculpture, Metal |
| Mixed Media/Collage 2D | Sculpture, Mixed Media or Other |
| Painting, Acrylic | Sculpture, Stone |
| Painting, Oil | Sculpture, Wood |
| Painting, Silk | Woodworking |
| Painting, Watercolor | |
| Pastel | |
| Photography | |
| Print Making | |
| Scratchboard |
Is there an application to receive Signature or Achievement Member status?
Yes! But it’s easy to do! The links to each application can be found on the Signature and Achievement Member page.
Can I become both a Signature Member AND an Achievement Member?
Yes! If three of your works in one medium have been selected in the required juried shows for a Signature Member, and three different works in a variety of mediums have been selected in different juried shows for an Achievement Member, you would qualify for both honor titles.
For instance, you could have a “Signature Member – Watercolor” for your extensive work with watercolors, but you could also have an “Achievement Member” award for successfully entering an oil painting, a drawing and a sculpture into three juried shows.
Can I become a Signature Member in multiple mediums?
Yes! Each Signature Member status is attached to one medium but you could potentially qualify for more than one Signature Member status.
For instance, if you have had three pastel paintings accepted into the required juried shows but also have had three oil paintings accepted into the required juried shows, you would qualify for a “Signature Member – Pastels” and a “Signature Member – Acrylic/oil painting.”
How can I find information on which of my artwork has been accepted in PAL's juried shows?
In the upper right corner of this page, click on the Member Account link. This will take you to your account page.
Click on the My Juried Shows tab to see information about your accepted artwork in PAL’s juried shows.
If you didn’t find the question in this list, reach out to us at info@peninsulaartleague.org and we will help get you to the right person!
