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The art event of the year
Join us under the big tent at Northwind Art School — for hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and heaps of barbecue — a whole afternoon of delights!
This picnic in the park features keynote speaker and renowned ceramist George Rodriguez, live music from the Ants Misbehavin' band, and emcee Paul Rogers of Those Darn Accordions
• Get a sneak peek of the new Ceramics Studio on Northwind Art School’s campus at Fort Worden
• Bid on live auction packages such as the Pick Your Paradise trip
• It's all coming Saturday, August 29! Reserve your table or ticket today, before the event sells out!
Explore Jeanette Best Gallery at 701 Water Street, Port Townsend
Open 12 noon - 5 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays
What's On
Migration
August 13 - September 28, 2026
Jeanette Best Gallery, 701 Water Street, Port Townsend
This multifaceted exhibit explores the movement of wildlife, people and ideas across our world. Artists Kate Flores, Carolyn King, Mary O'Shaughnessy and Loran Scruggs use media ranging from gouache and charcoal to embroidery, bottle caps and cast glass.
Join the artists in the gallery for a discussion of the show on Saturday, August 15, at 3 p.m.
All are welcome!
Pictured: "Le Reinita de Tehuantepec" by Carolyn King
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
dive into art
Northwind has a class for you
Drawing, painting, fiber arts, jewelry, printmaking — Northwind Art School is your place to discover a passion, develop your skills, and just relax and play. Check out the offerings this season.
Pictured: a participant in Northwind's Shibori workshop with teaching artist Kristine Berg
Also on view
Northwind Art at Jefferson Healthcare
A fresh installation of art from four local makers is now at Jefferson Healthcare Hospital in Port Townsend.
The artists include photographer Michael Griffin and painters Shirley Scheier, David Van Galen and Diane Walker. Their beautiful works are available for purchase.
Pictured: "Charley's Other Angel" by Michael Griffin
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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