WINTER MEMBER SHOW Opening Reception

The Peninsula Art League brings together creative people from throughout the region to share ideas, explore new techniques and take part in activities that inspire and enrich the lives of those who live, work and visit here.  We are a not-for-profit 501-c3 corporation.PAL membership is open to anyone 18 years of age or older – artists and art appreciators alike. Current membership includes nearly 200 people – sculptors, photographers, potters, jewelry designers, glass and enameling artists, painters, fiber artists, writers – even people who simply love art. Annual dues are $35 for basic individual membership; $45 for a household.J﻿OIN US!

Peninsula Art League

Join us on December 11 at the PenMet Headquarters for the opening of the PAL Winter Member's Show.

Peninsula Metropolitan Park District (PenMet Parks)

Member Winter Show Opening ReceptionReception (open to the public): Dec 11, 5: 30 – 7:00 pm, Pen Met Parks District Headquarters Lobby, 2416 14th Ave NW, Gig HarborA CELEBRATION OF CREATIVITY AND ARTISTIC GROWTHThe Winter Member Show honors and celebrates the beautiful blend of all skill levels within PAL. It’s a chance for new artists to bravely step out of their comfort zone and show their art for the first time, as well as an opportunity for those more experienced artists to share recent work. Bravo to all!People’s Choice Awards: Please vote for your favorite art and help determine the first, second, and third place People’s Choice Awards. Look for the voting boxes located in each building.Reception speaker: Steve Hammond: “Scratching the Surface of Reality”ABOUT STEVE HAMMONDSteve is a Signature Scratchboard Artist (SSA) with the International Society of Scratchboard Artists, living and working in the Pacific Northwest. He specializes in black-and-white scratchboard, but also explores painting in bold, exaggerated colors, using vibrant hues to heighten emotion and bring scenes to life. Through both mediums, he captures the intricate details and essence of people and wildlife, exploring complex emotions and the raw beauty of nature. He is represented by Barlow Gallery in Tacoma, Washington, and proudly serve on the boards of the International Society of Scratchboard Artists and is a member of the Peninsula Art League.