PAL invites national, regional, and local artists to submit their work to be juried for exhibition by notable museum curators Jessica Wilks, Tacoma Art Museum and Greg Robinson, Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. The Jurors will be awarding cash prizes totaling more than $8,500.
Following the success of last year, the show will, once again, be held at the award-winning Gig Harbor Vintage Aero Museum from November 14th, 2026, through December 2nd, 2026. The Museum is a unique and well-designed venue, founded by Bill Juranich and Bob & Marilyn Juranich, and serves as a vibrant gathering space showcasing amazing vintage aircraft, and now, with their partnership with the Peninsula Art League, a welcoming venue for artists and art lovers alike.
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Director of Curatorial and Interpretation
Tacoma Art Museum
Wilks serves as the Director of Curatorial at Tacoma Art Museum and brings more than 20 years of museum experience to the role. She leads the curatorial team and guides the development of exhibitions, acquisitions, and long-term collection strategy. Her work centers on advancing Tacoma Art Museum’s commitment to the art and artists of the Pacific Northwest and the broader western region.
Chief Curator
Bainbridge Island Art Museum
Robinson’s remarkable journey into the arts began with curating one of the largest hospital art collections in the U.S. From leading the Pratt Fine Arts Center to directing the Museum of Northwest Art, Greg’s impact is profound. Now at BIMA, he’s a master of unearthing regional talent and showcasing diverse, compelling work. Greg’s career highlights include serving on the Betty Bowen Award Committee and authoring books on Puget Sound artists.
The Jurors will be awarding cash prizes totaling more than $8,500
Best of Show
First Place 2-D
First Place 3-D
First Place Photography
Honorable Mention (three)
Lynda Baker Creative Arts Award
Wilderness + Wildlife Award
Ebb Tide Gallery Award
People’s Choice Award
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 |
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.
Photo by Greg Harris
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Volunteer Vern Pavilion at Sehmel Homestead Park
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.
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.
View our Festival Map and Artist/Booth Key on your computer or mobile device.
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Booth Numbers coming soon!
