Northwind Art — July Exhibits and Classes

The popular summertime art exhibit Northwest Expressions is in full swing, featuring 60 pieces by 43 artists at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery. From sculpture to mixed media works, the juried show is open Thursdays through Mondays from noon to 5 p.m. Gallery visitors are invited to vote for their favorite work in the Northwest Expressions People’s Choice Award balloting that runs from now through August 10.  

Short-Eared Owl by Kerry Tremain

Showcase 2026, Round 2 at Northwind’s gallery showcases wildlife photography by Kerry Tremain, interactive ceramics by Aleta Anderson and artwork by 10 other makers. This exhibit continues through September 7. 

For information about Northwest Expressions, Showcase 2026 and the participating artists, you can visit NorthwindArt.org. Jeanette Best Gallery is at 701 Water Street in Port Townsend.

Northwind Art School

Shibori

Northwind’s Art School hosts a fresh lineup of courses and workshops for the summer.

• Fabric Maché Bowls, Sunday, July 5 

• Aging Creatively: art for people with memory loss and their caregivers, Tuesday, July 7 and Tuesday, July 21 

• Watercolor Foundations: A Beginner Course, Wednesday and Thursday, July 8 and 9

• Shibori: Creating Unique Fabrics, Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12 

• Make Your Own Hand Broom, Sunday, July 19 

• Plein Air Painting in Gouache, Sunday, July 26

• Acrylic Still Life, Mondays July 27 - August 17  

• Sketching around Town, Saturday, August 1 

• Plein Woodcut Printmaking, Saturday and Sunday, August 1 and 2

• Make Your Own Floor Broom, Friday, August 21 

For information about classes, please visit NorthwindArt.org. Northwind Art School is on the Fort Worden State Park campus in buildings 306 and 324 at 200 Battery Way, Port Townsend.