Call for Artists List

The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center invites artists and artisans from Jefferson and Clallam counties to be part of our popular Wintertide Makers Market, running November 27–December 20, 2026. Held in the beautiful Esther Webster Gallery, this annual event offers a warm, inviting space where locally made, handcrafted goods shine. With cedar branches, twinkling lights, and a cozy seasonal atmosphere, the gallery becomes a destination for thoughtful gift-giving and meaningful connections between artists and the community. Wintertide Makers Market draws a steady flow of visitors throughout the season, boosted by popular events like the Wintertide Festival of Lights, which brings hundreds of attendees to the Arts Center. This is a prime opportunity for artists to showcase and sell their work during one of the busiest shopping times of the year. In addition to in-person traffic, participating artists benefit from promotion through the Fine Arts Center’s social media and newsletters. If you create unique, locally made goods and want to be part of a festive and well-attended market, we encourage you to apply.

Port Angeles Fine Arts Center is seeking applications for the 2026 Wintertide Light Art Experience, an outdoor exhibition held in Webster’s Woods Sculpture Park. Open to individual artists or artist teams, this opportunity invites the creation of durable, light-based sculptures inspired by the theme Nature After Dark—Illuminating the Darkness Through Connection. Selected works will be displayed November 27, 2026 through January 1, 2027, alongside an established sculpture collection and viewed by a wide public audience during nightly hours and the December 12, 2026 Wintertide Festival. With stipends ranging from $300–$1,500, this is an opportunity to showcase innovative work in a unique forest environment. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through September 8.

Rain Shadow Artisans offers an exciting opportunity for local artists to share and sell their creations while connecting with the community. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Rain Shadow Artisans is dedicated to bringing artists and community members together through a shared appreciation of locally created artwork. We invite local artists to join our dynamic group, showcase their work, engage with the public, and become part of a vibrant creative community. We will host 7 shows June-December. More details will be available on our website as we travel through Spring. Note, there is no due date as we accept applications all year long.