Activities & Events

The “Shadows and Light” art exhibition highlights the Showcase Artists, the juried group displaying their work at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery. They received an added invitation last spring: interpret the “shadows and light” theme in any way you choose. 

And the art flowed in. A morning sun ablaze, the curvaceous outline of a woman in a dark room, bright rays on stone cliffs — the artists revel in the wide-open concept. More than 40 new works adorn the gallery, along with some 60 creations that are part of the ongoing “Showcase in Bloom” exhibit. 

“It did grab me right away. I love the idea of shadows and light,” said Port Townsend artist Diane Walker. Her paintings “Decisions Decisions” and “Into the Shadows of Time” are among the works in the show. 

The Showcase Artists’ works will stay on view at Jeanette Best Gallery through June 25. The gallery at 701 Water St. is open from noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays. In addition, on Saturday, June 3, it will stay open until 8 p.m. for downtown Port Townsend’s first-Saturday Art Walk. More about Northwind Art’s exhibitions, classes and workshops is found at https://northwindart.org. 

In the “Psychedelic Summer” art exhibition, dive into the vivid world created by Port Townsend artists Virginia Ashby and Herman James. Invited by Max Grover to show their work in the Grover Gallery, these two take flights of fancy in their paintings of mythical pools, surreal scenes and soulful creatures. The gallery is filled with wild scenes and colors, in celebration of summer! Northwind Art’s Grover Gallery is open 12 noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays; it also stays open till 8 p.m. for first-Saturday Art Walk on June 3 and July 1.

The Bunker is a free art program for teens! This is a safe, no-pressure place to learn and create, an open studio with professional artists on hand and offering demonstrations. Northwind Art and PT Artscape have created an encouraging art space to promote art as a viable activity and/or career path. Snacks, drinks and art supplies are provided. Middle school and high school students are welcome, and information and the parental permission form are found at northwindart.org on the Courses page. Among the artists hosting the Bunker: Julie Read, Madeline Nelson, Michele Soderstrom, Dana Sullivan, Max Grover and Leila Block. The Bunker meets on alternating Fridays at the Northwind Art School, Building 306 at Fort Worden. Check https://northwindart.org for future dates all summer long.

Washington State Parks Free Day in honor of National Get Outdoors Day.  No Discover Pass required to visit a state park this day.

In this two-day “Drawing Fundamentals” workshop with master teacher Nonie Gaines, you’ll experience realistic drawing as an essential foundation of your art! In this class open to ages 15 to adult, Nonie will teach an eight-step process for drawing three-dimensional subjects. The emphasis is on form, depth, value and texture, using a variety of techniques and materials. You will also learn basic composition, linear perspective, and observational drawing. The techniques you gain will build your confidence and skills – and give you a solid visual language to express your personal artistic vision.

Washington State Parks Free Day in honor of Free Fishing Day.  No Discover Pass required to visit a state park this day.

Standing up is not a one-time event – it takes fortitude. In relationships, at work, in conversation, with our own habits, we are called to stand up again and again, in matters big and small.

A 6 week committed series with Anneli Molin-Skelton

Often we have to stand alone. And anyone who has been in a long term relationship (parent, friend, child, partner) knows the power of learning the right moment to “stand down” when conflicts arise. So how do we embody this necessary practice? In this series we will mine the innate wisdom of our bodies to investigate:

Who do we stand behind, beside?
Where are we afraid to stand up?
What won’t we stand for anymore?
How do we stand our ground when the ground is shaking?

Let’s ask these questions together and allow our bodies to answer.

Attributions to Kathy Altman.

This is an Open Floor Movement series. Open Floor movement practice uses universal principles of movement to anchor us in ourselves and our lives. It is a mindful dance inquiry; a place for creative focus and loving attention through movement. No previous experience needed and all are welcome.

A six week Committed series Wednesday evenings May 17th – June 21st, 2023

6:00-8:00pm

Price:
$130 for the series.

Washington State Parks Free Day in honor of Juneteenth.  No Discover Pass required to visit a state park this day.

Standing up is not a one-time event – it takes fortitude. In relationships, at work, in conversation, with our own habits, we are called to stand up again and again, in matters big and small.

A 6 week committed series with Anneli Molin-Skelton

Often we have to stand alone. And anyone who has been in a long term relationship (parent, friend, child, partner) knows the power of learning the right moment to “stand down” when conflicts arise. So how do we embody this necessary practice? In this series we will mine the innate wisdom of our bodies to investigate:

Who do we stand behind, beside?
Where are we afraid to stand up?
What won’t we stand for anymore?
How do we stand our ground when the ground is shaking?

Let’s ask these questions together and allow our bodies to answer.

Attributions to Kathy Altman.

This is an Open Floor Movement series. Open Floor movement practice uses universal principles of movement to anchor us in ourselves and our lives. It is a mindful dance inquiry; a place for creative focus and loving attention through movement. No previous experience needed and all are welcome.

A six week Committed series Wednesday evenings May 17th – June 21st, 2023

6:00-8:00pm

Price:
$130 for the series.

Field Day at Fort Worden is a family-friendly summer kickoff festival. From field games to art and craft activities, local youth performances to dancing to live music under the setting sun, there is something for everyone! We’ll have free root beer floats, a beer garden and plenty of local food vendors to serve up a delicious dinner.

Standing up is not a one-time event – it takes fortitude. In relationships, at work, in conversation, with our own habits, we are called to stand up again and again, in matters big and small.

A 6 week committed series with Anneli Molin-Skelton

Often we have to stand alone. And anyone who has been in a long term relationship (parent, friend, child, partner) knows the power of learning the right moment to “stand down” when conflicts arise. So how do we embody this necessary practice? In this series we will mine the innate wisdom of our bodies to investigate:

Who do we stand behind, beside?
Where are we afraid to stand up?
What won’t we stand for anymore?
How do we stand our ground when the ground is shaking?

Let’s ask these questions together and allow our bodies to answer.

Attributions to Kathy Altman.

This is an Open Floor Movement series. Open Floor movement practice uses universal principles of movement to anchor us in ourselves and our lives. It is a mindful dance inquiry; a place for creative focus and loving attention through movement. No previous experience needed and all are welcome.

A six week Committed series Wednesday evenings May 17th – June 21st, 2023

6:00-8:00pm

Price:
$130 for the series.