Port Angeles Fine Art Center
The Mod Lounge
A Mid-Century Soirée & Woodland Experience | September 19th | Tickets Required
The Mod Lounge: A Mid-Century Soirée & Woodland Experience transforms Esther Webster's iconic property into an immersive world where vintage style, contemporary creativity, and the natural landscape collide. Wander from candlelit woodland lounges to lively gallery spaces, discover unexpected art experiences, sip handcrafted cocktails beneath the trees, and let the soundtrack carry you from golden hour jazz to late night vinyl and dancing.
Whether you're an art enthusiast, a design lover, a cocktail connoisseur, or simply looking for a memorable night out with friends, The Mod Lounge invites you to experience the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center in a completely new way. It's a chance to unplug, connect, and celebrate creativity in a setting where every path leads to something unexpected.
The best part? Every ticket helps fuel the future of art in our community. By joining us, you're supporting exhibitions, arts education, and opportunities for artists while becoming part of an unforgettable evening where great conversations, bold ideas, and a little retro magic linger long after the last song ends.
Experiences Auction
Bid on original artwork and experience packages for lovers of the arts.
Art Encounters
Experience mod art stations and try block printing using Esther's originals.
Live Performances
Enjoy captivating performances all event long pulling us back in time.
Curated Hors D'oeuvres
Try delicious catered bites, crafted beverages, and tasty treats.
What is "The Mod Lounge?"
Welcome to The Mod Lounge, a one-night-only pop-up lounge hidden among the trees at Esther Webster’s iconic property. Step into a world where mid-century sophistication meets woodland atmosphere, where cocktails are crafted, records spin, and art becomes part of the experience.
Inspired by the effortless energy of the 1950s lounge era, The Mod Lounge invites you to settle in, explore, and stay awhile. Sip botanical cocktails beneath the canopy, discover tucked-away forest seating, wander through gallery spaces transformed after dark, and follow the music from smooth jazz and bossa nova into late-night vinyl grooves.
Part cocktail lounge, part art experience, and part woodland escape, The Mod Lounge is a place to gather with friends, meet new people, and enjoy an unforgettable night surrounded by creativity. Come for the drinks, stay for the atmosphere, and leave with a story worth sharing.
What Can I Expect?
Pull up a seat at the bar. Start your evening with expertly crafted cocktails at the bar, where botanical spritzes and sensory cocktail pairings capture the aromas and flavors of the surrounding landscape.
Settle into the atmosphere. Relax in vintage-inspired woodland lounges, enjoy live music featuring jazz, bossa nova, and retro-inspired sounds before the evening shifts into a late-night vinyl lounge with a DJ and dancing inside the gallery.
Discover art in unexpected ways. Browse and bid on nearly 60 curated artworks and exclusive art experiences during the silent auction, including three original Esther Webster mid-century era works. Create your own piece at the make-and-take mod art station, design a custom handbag with live printmaking featuring Esther's original block prints, and capture the evening at the mid-century inspired photo booth.
Taste, create, collect, and connect. From local bites and handcrafted drinks to immersive art experiences and hidden gathering spaces, The Mod Lounge is designed to be explored at your own pace.
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Become a Sponsor for 2026!
Become a sponsor for one of Port Angeles Fine Arts Center's engaging events. Be a part of uplifting accessible spaces for visitors and locals to connect with each other, nature, and art on the Olympic Peninsula in meaningful and impactful ways. Interested? Email rachel@pafac.org.