Every first Saturday of the month, Port Townsend's art galleries stay open into the evening for Art Walk. Join us at Northwind Art's Jeanette Best Gallery on Saturday, March 7, during the final Art Walk for Confluence, the duo show in the front space. Also awaiting you is Showcase 2026, which presents 11 Northwest artists. Everyone is welcome for this free event featuring refreshments, art and conversation.

Art Walk: 5-8 PM on first Saturdays   

Jeanette Best Gallery 

701 Water Street in downtown Port Townsend

Pictured: Visitors explore the Showcase 2026 exhibit.

 

Kristin L. Tollefson, whose work graces the gallery in the current Confluence exhibit, will discuss art and the creative process at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 7.  

Come hear the stories behind the Tacoma-based artist and educator's sculptures and wearable art pieces. This lively talk is free to the public.

Where: Jeanette Best Gallery 

701 Water Street in downtown Port Townsend

Browse the art in Confluence here, and to learn more about Kristin, visit her website and find her on Instagram: @ktollefson.

 

Darwin Nordin, the artist and naturalist whose mixed media paintings appear in Confluence, will take gallery visitors on a casual tour of his work at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 8.  

Bring your curiosity! You'll discover the inspirations behind Darwin's work during this free public event.

Where: Jeanette Best Gallery 

701 Water Street in downtown Port Townsend

Darwin can be found on Instagram at @darnordin; explore the art in Confluence here.

 

 

Thya Merz, the Port Townsend artist whose work appears in the current Showcase 2026 exhibit, will demonstrate her encaustic painting technique in a free event Saturday, March 21.  

Join us for a vivid live demo at 3 p.m., and bring your questions for Thya!

Where: Jeanette Best Gallery 

701 Water Street in downtown Port Townsend

 

Learn more about Thya's art on her website, and explore Showcase 2026 here.