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Photo Gallery | Summer Art Festival
Braving the beating sun, people flocked to Sehmel Homestead Park, where the Peninsula Art League (PAL) held the first day of its two-day 38th annual art festival on Saturday, July 20.
Dwiggins Illuminations artists Marjorie Dwiggins, left, and Eugene Dwiggins, right, work their craft on leather pieces, during the festival. Photo by Carolyn Bick.
Artists came from as far away as Duvall and Mount Vernon to take part in the festival and sell their wares, against the backdrop of both live and DJ-ed music. PAL members also gave art demonstrations, while parents brought their children to the playground area, where they could burn off some energy, as their parents took a (much-needed) breather.
Festival attendee Lisa, reflected center, checks out the offerings at the booth of Wanderling Creations artist Hailey Starr, left.
The festival continues on Sunday, July 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Proceeds from the festival help to support $12,000 in scholarships for art students, as well as scholarships for PAL members looking to further their art education, and funding for other art shows, workshops, and different educational programs.
Made in Paradise Rockworks co-artist Michael Conley arranges his booth. Photo by Carolyn Bick.
Free shuttles take attendees to the festival from Gig Harbor High School (5101 Rosedale St.) and from Franciscan Medical Pavilion (6401 Kimball Dr.).
Festival attendees can be seen through a glass creation by Dasein Designs artist Steve Knox. Photo by Carolyn Bick.
Dranchak Studio artist Sue Dranchak, center, smiles, as she stands in her booth. Photo by Carolyn Bick.
A festival attendee, right, approaches the booth housing stonework by StoneRock artists Greg Prescott (not pictured) and Mary Precott, center. Photo by Carolyn Bick.
Pictured beyond a Stephanie Clair original painting, Woven Chains Jewelry artists, back right, speak with festival attendees. Photo by Carolyn Bick.
Artist Elena Mosko adjusts one of the paintings at her booth. Photo by Carolyn Bick.
Festival attendees can be seen through creations at the booth of Still Life Vases. Photo by Carolyn Bick.
Painter Tim Gault sits beneath the shade of an umbrella at his booth. Photo by Carolyn Bick.
The Vintage Jewel artist Lori Kirsch touches up her booth. Photo by Carolyn Bick.
Suzi’s Glass Garden artist Susan Mankowski, center, laughs, as she speaks with a festival attendee. Photo by Carolyn Bick.
One Dream Design artist Hong Rubenstein’s creations sit in partial shade of Rubenstein’s booth. Photo by Carolyn Bick.
Festival attendee Linda, left, speaks with Heather, center, at the BadBee Creations booth (artist Cherie Keese not pictured). Photo by Carolyn Bick.
Dwiggins Illuminations artist Marjorie Dwiggins works on a piece of leather, during the festival. Photo by Carolyn Bick.
Out of the Woodworks artist Carl Mueller and a festival attendee can be seen reflected in the art of pastel artist T. Kurtz. Photo by Carolyn Bick.
Spellbound Silver Studio artist Julie can be seen reflected in the glass of her booth. Photo by Carolyn Bick.
Festival attendees can be seen through a glass creation by Dasein Designs artist Steve Knox. Photo by Carolyn Bick.