Artist Calls

Poetry in the Park “The Music of Summer”

PAFAC and Olympic Peninsula Authors Group

Deadline: March 31, 2025 | No Entry Fee

Each June, PAFAC, with support from Olympic Peninsula Authors, hosts Poetry in the Park. This year’s theme is THE MUSIC OF SUMMER. On Saturday, June 14, winning poets will read aloud in the PAFAC Courtyard at the Summertide Festival and their poems will appear on boards throughout the park for the following year.

Submission Guidelines:

• You may submit more than one poem if you choose.
• A poem should be no longer than 28 lines, including white spaces between verses.
• Avoid very long lines. Remember, the winning poems will appear on placards with limited space.
• Any poetic format is acceptable (ie, sonnet or free verse, etc)
• Submit WORD DOCUMENTS ONLY as attachments to olypenauthors@olypen.com; if you have questions before you submit, contact lindabmyers@yahoo.com
• Be sure to include your contact details in the body of your email.

Function in the Forest

Summertide 2025 Installations in Webster’s Woods

Deadline: April 20, 2025 | No Entry Fee

The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center seeks proposals for outdoor-friendly FUNCTIONAL artwork that will be permanently installed in Webster’s Woods Sculpture Park. This year’s Summertide sculpture installations celebrate art that serves a purpose. With the park’s newly completed ADA-accessible trail, there are abundant opportunities to create works that enhance visitors’ experiences while harmonizing with the natural surroundings. Artists are encouraged to imagine sculptures that offer utility, inspire interaction, and deepen visitors’ connection to the environment.

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Surf, Skate & Snow

Exhibition at Port Angeles Fine Arts Center

Deadline: May 10, 2025 | No Entry Fee

The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center is looking for eco-friendly designs and nature based artwork that is created on either a surfboard, skateboard, or snowboard/skis, or inspired by any of these activities and the outdoors for Surf, Skate & Snow. The exhibition explores the dynamic intersection of sport, design, and creative placemaking in harmony with the natural landscape and will be on display from July 18th – September 7th, 2025.

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Makers Market 2025

Annual holiday market at the Esther Webster Gallery

Deadline: August 8, 2025 | No Entry Fee

The Wintertide Makers Market connects shoppers with inspiring locally-made gifts in a peaceful natural setting. Artists residing in Clallam and Jefferson counties are invited to apply to be a part of this three weekend market in the stunning Esther Webster Gallery.

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Open Studio Tour: Port Angeles

*Not a PAFAC hosted call or event*

Deadline: March 1, 2025 | Free to apply, $150 participation fee

Open to local artists in the Port Angeles area. Participate in a two day celebration of original art in Open Studios in and around Port Angeles. This even will be an opportunity for the community to meet artists in their creative environment as they present and promote their work.

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