Open calls for art

Northwind has two invitations open for juried shows at its downtown Port Townsend gallery. Read on for details.

• Small Expressions is an exhibit for two- and three-dimensional art no larger than 16 inches in any direction. The application deadline is Sept. 24; Small Expressions opens Nov. 19 and runs through Jan. 4. Information is found on Northwind's CaFE page.

• Northwind Art's call for submissions to Showcase 2027 is also open now. This is a year-long exhibition divided into three cohorts of artists: 12 who show their work in the gallery from late January to early May; another cohort comes in from May to early September and the third group arrives in September and stays on view till the following January.

Visit the Showcase 2027 CaFE page for complete details. The application deadline is November 12, 2026.

Teach with us
Curious about teaching opportunities at Northwind Art School? We are always looking to diversify both our staff and course offerings. Submit a proposal

Exhibit proposals

Northwind has three exhibit venues: the Jeanette Best Gallery and the Artists Showcase in downtown Port Townsend, and the Community Art Program at Jefferson Healthcare Hospital. Exhibits are primarily juried or invitational. For information, visit the CaFE pages listed above, or contact Northwind Art. Executive Director Martha Worthley can be reached at director@northwindart.org; the Exhibits Team is at exhibits@northwindart.org.  

Northwind Art Library
Located at Northwind Art School at Fort Worden State Park, our library of art books – from monographs to history to techniques – provide inspiration and information. For more information, contact us to arrange a visit to Building 306.

Scholarships
Northwind Art is committed to supporting artists, and through our generous donor community, we are able to offer adult and youth scholarships for classes and workshops. Apply here

Helpful information from other artist organizations in the region:

Artist Trust
Support for a successful careers, grants, career training, and professional resources for Washington artists.

Washington State Arts Commission
A catalyst for the arts, advancing the role of the arts in the lives of individuals and communities throughout the state.