Port Angeles Fine Art Center
Upcoming Events
Art Adventure Package: Kayaking, Kelp, and Creativity!
Wednesday, September 2nd | Registration: $175
Spend a day immersed in the beauty of nature and art with Elevate Outdoors and the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center! We'll gather inspiration on a kayak tour in the morning, then spend the afternoon exploring the Fine Arts Center's Kinship exhibition and creating seaweed gel prints.
The Mod Lounge: A Mid-Century Soirée & Woodland Experience
Saturday, September 19th | Doors Open: 6PM | Tickets Required
Join community supporters, art lovers, and local creators for an extraordinary evening where retro-chic meets moody woodland atmosphere. We’re taking it back to our Mid-Century roots, transforming our historic gallery and surrounding space into a 1950s indoor & outdoor lounge.
Come celebrate the transformative power of community-inspired art, support the future of the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, and experience Esther Webster’s iconic property like never before.
Paper & Paste Opening Reception
Friday, September 25th | 5PM-7PM | Entry: Free/By Donation
Join us for the opening reception of Paper and Paste, an exhibition about transformation and how something as simple as a sheet of paper can become a world of its own.
Here, artists fold, cut, layer, and glue to push paper beyond its familiar boundaries. Sheets transform into sculptural forms; cutouts open into delicate windows of light and space. Every surface holds the possibility of a new form. In these works, paper becomes both structure and story, both surface and substance. Paper and Paste invites you to discover how the simplest of materials can be reshaped into imaginative new stories.
Fall Afterschool Art Club
Wednesdays | September 30th-November 18th | 2:30PM-5PM
Enroll in an interdisciplinary Fall Afterschool Art Club at Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. Led by the Education Director, Mandy Miller, this 8-week club inspires young creatives to engage with art and nature through a creative lens. Participants explore a vast array of art mediums and engage with learning at a hands-on level.
Every Wednesday, from September 30 to November 18, art club participants will enjoy all that Port Angeles Fine Arts Center has to offer.
Volunteer Day 4: Webster's Woods
Wednesday, October 7th | 10AM-1PM
Pumpkin Carving Workshop
Saturday, October 17th | Entry: Coming soon
Get festival-ready at a Pumpkin Carving Workshop led by a professional artist at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. Participants will learn carving techniques, explore creative design ideas, and create a finished pumpkin to be entered directly into the Autumntide Festival Pumpkin Carving Contest. All pumpkins are included in the workshop fee, and every creation will be displayed during the festival for judging, with a chance to win prizes donated by local Olympic Peninsula businesses.
Perfect for all ages and skill levels, this hands-on workshop is a fun and creative way to be part of one of the season’s most beloved community traditions.
Autumntide Celebration of Shadows Festival
Saturday, October 17th | 5PM-8:30PM | Entry: Free ($5-$15 Suggested Donation/Person)
The Autumntide Celebration of Shadows Festival is a unique opportunity for people of all ages to embrace the change of the seasons and experience the magic of fall.
This annual event at Port Angeles Fine Arts Center includes a community call-for-art, where everyone is encouraged to carve a pumpkin and enter it into the Pumpkin Carving Contest for a chance to win a prize supplied by Olympic Peninsula local businesses. With multiple categories for different ages and abilities, this event results in Webster's Woods' trails being lined with charming, spooky, artistic, silly, and creative pumpkins for the night of the festival while judging takes place. Attendees also enjoy local food vendors, a beer garden, live music, professional theatre performances, and free art & activity stations that are open to all ages.
An Introduction to Oneiriframes: Paper Cut Light Box Workshop
Saturday, October 24th | 1PM-4PM | PAFAC Member: $85 | Non-Member: $90 | Ages: 18+
This workshop will serve as a hands-on introduction to Oneiroframes for students interested in creating their own 3D layered paper art piece with natural backlighting. We will introduce you to the various tools, materials, and techniques involved in cutting paper with a blade and will guide you through the process of designing, cutting, and assembling your own paper art piece. We will have a template design available, but participants are welcome to create their own design, so come with an idea in mind for what you would like to make! Materials and tools will be provided. The only thing you need to bring is your own curiosity and creativity!
OCC: Wintertide Clay Lantern Workshop
Saturday, November 14th or Sunday, November 15th | More Details Coming Soon
Create your own handcrafted clay lantern with Olympic Coast Creative in celebration of the Wintertide season at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. Participants will shape and design a unique lantern to glow beautifully during the winter months, adding a personal touch to the season of light.
Stay tuned for more details about this special hands-on workshop.
Makers Market Member Preview Day
Tuesday, November 24th | 11AM-5PM | Membership Required
Get first access to the Makers Market during this exclusive shopping event for Port Angeles Fine Arts Center members! Enjoy a full day of browsing and purchasing handcrafted gifts before the market opens to the public. Discover unique artwork, jewelry, home décor, body care products, ornaments, and more from talented makers across the Olympic Peninsula, all within the peaceful setting of the Esther Webster Gallery. It's the perfect opportunity to find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts while supporting local artists and makers.
Not a member yet? Become a member today and enjoy this special preview experience along with year-round benefits that support arts and culture in our community.
Makers Market & Light Art Experience Opening Night Celebration!
Friday, November 27th | 4PM-8PM | Entry: Free
Skip the crowds and make Black Friday a celebration of local talent and creativity! For one special evening, the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center transforms into a festive gathering place filled with light, creativity, and holiday cheer. Sip warm drinks beside crackling fire tables, enjoy live music under the evening sky, create art with family and friends, and browse the Makers Market in the stunning and festive Esther Webster Gallery for the first time!
As darkness falls, be among the very first to wander through this year's Light Art Experience, where illuminated installations transform Webster's Woods into a magical winter landscape. Whether you're starting your holiday shopping, entertaining visiting family, or simply looking for a memorable night out, this free community celebration is the perfect way to welcome the season.
Light Art Experience
Everyday | Friday, November 27th - Sunday, January 3rd | 4PM-8PM | Entry: Free
Step into a glowing winter wonderland at the Light Art Experience in Webster's Woods. During the darkest months of the year, the forest comes alive with illuminated sculptures and light-based installations that transform the trails with color, creativity, and surprise.
Wander through five acres of forested parkland as light art hangs from towering trees, shines along woodland paths, and reveals unexpected moments of beauty around every corner. These temporary installations are displayed alongside more than 75 permanent sculptures, creating a unique outdoor gallery where art and nature meet after dark. Whether you're a local looking for a new holiday tradition or a visitor exploring the Olympic Peninsula, the Light Art Experience is a seasonal activity not to miss. Bring family and friends, enjoy a peaceful evening stroll beneath the lights, and discover the magic of Webster's Woods in winter.
Makers Market
Thursdays-Sundays | November 27th - December 20th | 11AM-5PM | Entry: Free
Discover unique gifts and celebrate local creativity at the Wintertide Makers Market in the Esther Webster Gallery. Featuring more than 30 artists and makers from across the Olympic Peninsula, this annual holiday market offers a thoughtfully curated selection of original artwork, prints, jewelry, ornaments, home décor, body care products, and more. Whether you're searching for one-of-a-kind gifts or looking to experience the incredible talent of our region, the Makers Market is the perfect place to shop local and find something special. Returning in 2026 with new vendors and fresh creations to explore, this beloved market connects shoppers directly with local creatives.
Every purchase also supports the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center's nonprofit mission to connect arts and community, making your holiday shopping meaningful in more ways than one.
Wintertide Festival of Lights
Saturday, December 12 | 4PM-8PM | Early Bird Pricing Coming Soon!
Celebrate the magic of the season at the Wintertide Festival of Lights on December 12 at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. Wander through illuminated forest trails featuring handcrafted light sculptures and glowing art installations, join the community lantern walk, create at glow-in-the-dark art stations, and enjoy live performances in the meadow. Visitors can also savor offerings from local food and drink vendors and shop the Makers Market in the Esther Webster Gallery, featuring handcrafted goods from local artists and makers.
Set among the trees in Webster's Woods, Wintertide is a one-of-a-kind winter experience for locals and visitors alike. Join us for a festive evening filled with art, light, community, and unforgettable memories.