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Northwest Expressions

a summer show

June 25 - August 10, 2026

Jeanette Best Gallery, 701 Water Street, Port Townsend

Explore this juried exhibition of two- and three-dimensional art from 35 makers across Washington state.

Juror Anne Pfeiffer will announce her selection for the Juror's Choice prize on opening day; then the People's Choice ballot box will be open for casting votes through the end of show.

Join the artists for first-Saturday Art Walk in the gallery July 4 and August 1 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.!

Pictured: "Beach Stroll" by David McKeague

Showcase 2026: Round Two

May 14 - September 7, 2026

Jeanette Best Gallery, 701 Water Street, Port Townsend

The summer cohort of Showcase 2026 artists infuses the gallery with abundant color and light. To see the collection of work exhibited by each artist, visit the Showcase 2026 page.

These Northwest makers include Aleta Anderson, Lily Bobek, Sarah Calautti, Kathleen Faulkner, Richard Kohler, Kelli MacConnell, Marian Morris, Rebecca Nerison, Ellen Reichart, Linda Tilley, Jeanne Toal and Kerry Tremain.

Visit the gallery to see powerful photography, plein air paintings, handmade jewelry, mosaic tiles and tables, and more.

Pictured: "Island View" by Showcase Artist Lily Bobek

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Northwind Art at Jefferson Healthcare

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Find us in our locations across the Port Townsend Creative District

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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Empowering meaningful connections through visual art. Cultivating creativity. Growing artists.

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