Peninsula Arts Association

40th Anniversary !!!

40th Annual Fall Art Show & Sale ANNIVERSARY YEAR!!!

October 8, 9, 10 & 11 - 10 to 5 pm

Our oldest, continued art event. This one will be extra special as we celebrate 40 years of art on the peninsula. Over 50 artists compete in a judged art show plus Inspired Creations shopping experience. The timing of this show makes it a great way to kick off holiday gift shopping. Visitors to the show are invited to vote for the People's Choice winner and original art is raffled to support PAA's High School Graduate Scholarship. This will be the last opportunity to purchase tickets for the special raffle of Eric Wiegardt’s original watercolor San Juan Reflections.  Drawing for the framed Wiegardt painting will take place on October 10th at 3 pm (need not be present to win).  Proceeds support PAA’s Art Enrichment and Scholarship Funds.  Free admission, parking is plentiful!

Information call – 360-665-6041

PAA Artist Studio Tour

November 26 & 27 - 10 to 4 pm - Peninsula wide
In 20 plus locations, from Chinook to Oysterville, PAA artists open their studios to the public for demonstrations, sales and the chance to see art in the making. Some sites feature more than one artist...all are packed with beautiful, creative work just right for holiday gift giving or adding to personal collections. Look for PAA Art Event signs to mark the way...maps will be available as well.

29th NW Garlic Festival Poster

IT'S NOT TOO LATE!!!
The Limited Edition print of Carol Olson's Sea Going Garlic is available to purchase at:
The Bay Avenue Gallery ~ 1306 Bay Ave, Ocean Park, WA ~ 360-665-5200
or by sending a check for $26.56 ($20 plus tax & shipping) to:
PAA, PO Box 321, Ocean Park, WA 98640.
Please include your mailing address and phone number with your order.

EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Peninsula Arts Association works with local teachers to bring exciting art programs into class. Art supplies, helping hands and art education lectures combine in a win-win situation for area students. PAA helps with presentation of student art for exhibition and is ready to bring programs for all ages to local libraries as well. This area of Art Enrichment has seen enormous growth in recent years. PAA will host an art auction of over 70 original paintings, by former member Marcia Rockwell, this year. Ms. Rockwell's family donated the works to PAA to help establish initial funds for the Art Enrichment program. Mark your calendar for June 27.

SCHOLARSHIP

Peninsula Arts Association awards an annual High School Graduate Scholarship to a student from the Ocean Beach or Naselle/Grays River Valley school districts. An interest in furthering art education is just one step in the application process, which also includes meeting a GPA minimum, creating a portfolio of work, writing an essay and participating in an interview.

WEDNESDAY ART GROUPS

Art Bunch - Every Wednesday at the Ilwaco Heritage Museum

10 to 3 - $5 fee

Firehouse Artists - Every Wednesday at the Ocean Park Firehouse

1 to 4:30 - no fee

These groups meet to paint, draw, create & critique in an atmosphere of comaderie and support.

2010 High School Graduate Scholarship Winner Amanda Bentley

Cape Disappointment Lighthouse

Photo by Jean Nitzel

Peninsula Arts Association…

Encourages, stimulates, supports and promotes creative expression by individuals, groups and community...

Bordered by the Pacific Ocean, the mighty Columbia River and beautiful Willapa Bay, the small towns dotted throughout this southwest Washington peninsula are home to a wildly diverse and active community of artists. Not your ordinary art group, PAA is comprised of creative souls lured by the natural beauty of the surroundings and the promise of a “beach” lifestyle. From amateur to professional...young to old...potter to world renown watercolorist...PAA welcomes all who share in the joy of artistic endeavors.

Spring 2010 Art Show - Best in Show

Lonnie Acord and his winning piece - Tlingit Head Dress - Mountain Goa

Membership

Membership in Peninsula Arts Association is $20 a year. Patron Memberships are also welcome...you don't have to be an artist to actively support the arts.

Full membership details, including Family and Youth membership options may be found by clicking Membership (above).

PAA holds General Membership Meetings on the third Tuesday of the month, at 6 pm, at the Barn on Bay, 2311 Bay Avenue, Ocean Park, WA 98640. Directions - Bay Ave is the main east to west street in Ocean Park...the Barn is east of U street about 2 blocks on the north side of the street, (right past the yellow & red hot dog house). There is a U shaped driveway with gravel parking in the back. Call 360-665-6041 for more information.