PAL MEMBERS SHOWS
A benefit of PAL membership is to show your artwork in our Member Shows in Spring, during the July Summer Art Festival, and in the Members Winter Exhibition. Show dates and details are announced in the
PAL Newsletter, the Palette.
PAL has two types of Member shows that are open to all members:
- The Member Open 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)
Details on eligibility for each show are provided in the show Prospectus
2025 Winter Member Open Show
Peninsula Art League Art Wall at the Pen Met Rec Center & District HQ
December 2025 – January 2026
The Peninsula Art League invites you to participate in our Winter 2025 Member Open Show (formerly the Small Works Show) — a celebration of creativity and artistic growth among our members. This exhibition is open to all PAL members (no pre-screening required) and will allow 2D and 3D artwork of various sizes.
All artwork will be available for purchase — perfect for thoughtful holiday gifts or for adding a special touch to that cozy nook in your home. Be sure to cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award and help recognize your favorite piece!
Important Dates
- Application Due Date:
December 1, 2025
Time: Midnight - Art Drop Off Date:
December 3, 2025
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Pen Met Headquarters - Show Date:
December 4, 2025 – January 15, 2026
Peninsula Art League Wall at the Pen Met Rec Center & District Headquarters - Reception Date:
December 11, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm
Pen Met Headquarters - Art Pick-up Date:
January 16, 2026
Time: 10 am – 1:00 pm
Pen Met Headquarters - Show Awards Date:
Winners will be notified on or after
January 16, 2026
Show Prospectus
The prospectus provides more detail on:
- Requirements for Entry
- Size and Presentation Details for
the Show - Details Regarding Show Sales
- Requirements for Pick-up, Dropoff,
and Shipping of Artwork
Show Application
Include an image of the Artwork:
- 2D work should not include the frame
- 3D work should be photographed against a solid background unless it is meant to be displayed outdoors
2025 Summer Member Show
Sehmel Homestead Park, Volunteer Vern Pavilion, July 2025
Congratulations to our 2025 honorees!
Best of Show: Lynda Lindner’s “Ring of Bright Water”
1st Place: Lynn Guernard’s “Red Rose”
2nd Place: Beth Owen’s “Afternoon On the Fire Escape”
3rd Place: Hank Church’s “Gehry Vegas Curves”
Mary Bessette Award: Barbara Best’s “A Sparkle in Her Eye”
Honorable Mention: Cindy Baij’s “Walking Tall Pt. 2”
People’s Choice Award: Beth Owen’s “Afternoon On the Fire Escape”
2024 Members Summer Exhibition
Sehmel Homestead Park, Volunteer Vern Pavilion, July 2024