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Confluence

The art of Darwin Nordin

and Kristin L. Tollefson

January 26 - March 16, 2026

Jeanette Best Gallery, 701 Water Street, Port Townsend

Discover two artists' views of the natural world: layered mixed media paintings, sculptures and jewelry made with found objects, industrial materials, and more.

Darwin Nordin of Seattle and Kristin L. Tollefson of Tacoma both have longtime connections to the Olympic Peninsula. Join the artists for an opening celebration Saturday, February 7, during Art Walk from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

In addition, Kristin L. Tollefson will give an artist talk at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 7 in the gallery. This is free and open to the public.

Confluence is supported by the generous sponsorship from artist Sylvia White of Port Townsend.

Pictured :"Plum" by Kristin L. Tollefson

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Showcase 2026: Round One

January 26 - May 11, 2026

Northwind Art presents eleven new Showcase Artists inside Jeanette Best Gallery at 701 Water Street, Port Townsend

This year-round exhibition features three cohorts of artists. The Round One artists include:

Louis Hurlbut | Thya Merz | Lynda Burgan

Corinne Humphrey | Roger Morris

Melinda Martinez Robinson | Linnie Hodge

Lacy Muhich | Lucia Enriquez

Thompson Holmes | Mindy Dwyer

These makers are photographers, sculptors, painters and mixed media artists, and they come from around the region, from Port Townsend to Anacortes to Seattle.

Showcase 2026 Round Two cohort is next, opening May 14. Then Round Three's set of artists arrives September 10 — so come back to explore throughout the year.

All three cohorts were selected by the Showcase 2026 jurors: local artists and educators Anne Schneider and Suzanne Lamon and Northwind Art Executive Director Martha Worthley.

Pictured: "The Story Keeper" by Showcase Artist Lacy Muhich

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Jeanette Best Gallery

701 Water Street
Downtown Port Townsend

On the waterfront thoroughfare, this space memorializes a well-loved local artist and features two spacious, light-filled galleries.

Northwind Art School

Buildings 306, 308 and 324
in the Creative Corridor
Fort Worden State Park

Our studios are wheelchair-accessible with ramps and wheelchair-accessible bathrooms.

Experiential learning for artists of all levels, with classes and workshops in painting, jewelry, mixed media and more, along with seasonal youth camps.

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Northwind Art

Port Townsend, Washington 98368

Jeanette Best Gallery &
Main Offices: 
701 Water Street

For exhibit-related questions, email exhibits@northwindart.org

Northwind Art School: Fort Worden, Buildings 306 and 324

For school-related questions, call 360.379.1086 ext. 1, or email education@northwindart.org

Jeanette Best Gallery hours: 12 to 5 PM Thursdays through Mondays