Port Angeles Fine Art Center
Upcoming Events
Hidden World: Jennifer Angus
On Display through July 6th | Thursdays to Sundays 11:00AM-5:00PM
An immersive exhibition by Madison-based artist Jennifer Angus that transforms the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center into a living tapestry of nature, using over 2,000 preserved insect specimens to create intricate patterns that dance across the walls. Through her art, she reveals both the delicate beauty and the fragility of our ecosystem, offering a thoughtful reflection on our relations with the natural world.
Each carefully composed piece invites the viewer to explore the hidden complexity of the insect world, where forms of nature intersect with the art of pattern-making. As the room is filled with these meticulously crafted designs, we are reminded of the essential roles that even the smallest of creatures play in sustaining life on Earth.
Fiber Arts in the Courtyard
Sunday, June 22nd | 1:00PM-3:00PM
Join fellow fiber enthusiasts at the Northwest Regional Spinners Association meeting on Sunday, June 22nd in the courtyard of the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. In addition to the regular "bring your own fiber project" set up, there will be a natural yarn dyes demo station starting at 11:30am. Bring a small skein (not a ball) of Yarn with at least 3 figure eights to try the dye!
Open to all, free/no ticket required.
Civic Minds + Creative Hearts: Insects of the Olympic Peninsula
Thursday, June 26th | 6:00PM-8:00PM
$15 PAFAC Members | $18 General
Local ecologist Carter Urnes will share about his research here on the Olympic Peninsula, an area that contains a wonderful diversity of insects; including some species that occur nowhere else in the world! By learning about the insects in our communities we can appreciate our common and rare species and better understand important sites for conservation. In this talk, Carter will discuss insects as an aspect of conservation ecology, notable insects in our area, and the utility of iNaturalist for anyone interested in documenting living things.
Surf, Skate, & Snow
July 18th - September 7th, 2025
Opening Reception: Thursday, July 17th | 5:00PM-7:00PM
Surf, Skate, & Snow, explores the dynamic intersection of sport, design, and creative placemaking in harmony with the natural landscape. This exhibit showcases the work of regional and national artists, past and present who have drawn inspiration from the connected movement and reverence for the land that unfolds from these activities. From the artistic legacy of Esther Webster, the founder of the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, who was a trailblazer in the early ski culture of the region, to those current artists using innovative mixed media design and eco-friendly experimental techniques to develop functional and inspiring works of art, their collective body of work reflects a shared value for the exhilarating ways our bodies and minds can move in harmony with our environment.
International Surfing Day Fundraiser
Friday, July 18th | 5:30PM-8:00PM
Tickets: $18 in advance | $25 at the door
In conjunction with the Surf, Skate, & Snow exhibition, the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center is proud to help host the International Surfing Day Fundraiser with Surfrider Foundation! Surfrider's mission is to promote beach access, clean water, and environmental justice and stewardship across the North Olympic Peninsula. Join us on July 18th to raise funds, celebrate with live music, food and drinks for purchase, silent auction and prize drawings, killer art celebrating surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding. Fun for the whole family!
Day of Play
Saturday, July 26th | 11:00AM-3:00PM
Free!
Add us to your list of stops for Day of Play! Join the Parks & Recreation Department for a fun filled day with local organizations and business offering FREE recreational activities for families and children of all ages. We'll have scavenger hunts for Webster's Woods and a drop-in make and take art project in the courtyard! Plus- fill up your Day of Play passport and turn it in for a chance to win great prizes throughout town.
Mt. View in Dry Brush Acrylic Workshop
Sunday, August 24th | 10AM-1PM
$65 PAFAC Members | $70 General Tickets
Join "Surf, Skate, & Snow" artist Darcie Gray for an outdoor painting workshop focused on dry brush techniques using acrylic paint. Create a landscape inspired by the natural beauty of the Olympic Peninsula. This workshop will take place at the Salt Creek Recreation Area.