Port Angeles Fine Art Center
Upcoming Events
Hidden World: Jennifer Angus
Opening Reception: Friday, April 25th | 5-7PM
An immersive exhibition by Madison-based artist Jennifer Angus that transforms the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center into a living tapestry of nature, using 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.
Peninsula College: Community Education Classes
Art & Entomology- May 5th-May 8th | 5:30PM-8:00PM
Explore the fascinating world of insects with local entomology expert Richard Lewis and scientific illustrator Robin Bundi. In this course, students will learn to illustrate insects using real specimens while developing fundamental drawing and watercolor techniques. Instructors will cover accurate painting methods, specimen handling and basic insect anatomy. Learn more and register here.
Insect Collection, Pinning and Preservation Methods- May 31st & June 4th
Join local entomologist Richard Lewis for a hands-on field class exploring the diverse insect life of the Olympic Peninsula. This course will introduce you to insect identification, sampling techniques, and specimen preservation. Learn more and register here.
Ekphrastic Poetry Reading
Thursday, May 22nd | 5:00PM-7:00PM
The PAFAC and Olympic Peninsula Authors are proud to host an Ekphrastic Poetry Reading based on the artwork in "Hidden World: Jennifer Angus". Enjoy readings from poets who bring yet another layer of interest to the exhibit with a synergy between visual and verbal art!
*Indoor or Outdoor seating to be determined based on the weather.*
Creative Start Garden Gala
Tuesday June 3 | 3-7PM
We are thrilled to once again celebrate the Port Angeles School District student artists of the Creative Start Blooming Artists program with a culminating annual event. More than 260 K-3rd grade students have spent the year exploring the wonderful world of insects, pollination, habitat, plants, and soil regeneration with PAFAC staff and their partners through arts, science, and garden integrated learning. We look forward to sharing their knowledge and artwork. Students, their families and teachers will serve as our honored guests and all community members are invited to attend this free event. Enjoy kid friendly art and science stations, explore the pop-up of student artwork on display, wander through the gallery, and partake in our silent auction of kid inspired packages and artworks created by our Creative Start Teaching Artists in partnership with our students.
Summertide Solstice Art Festival
Saturday, June 14th | 12:30PM-5PM
Join us as we welcome in the longest day of the year with this family friendly festival featuring live music, interactive art stations, food and drink vendors, live poetry, and new outdoor sculpture installations in Webster's Woods!