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title: Northwest Expressions 2026
description: Juried exhibition for WA/OR artists 16+. 2D/3D works at Northwind Art's Jeanette Best Gallery, Port Townsend, June 25–Aug 10, 2026. $35 fee.
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location: Jeanette Best Gallery, Port Townsend, WA, United States
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compensationRange: "Two $250 awards: Jurors' Choice Award and People's Choice Award. Artists receive 50% of retail selling price for sold works."
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# Northwest Expressions 2026

**Hosted by:** Northwind Art

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Jeanette Best Gallery, Port Townsend, WA, United States | **Deadline:** May 29, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $35

## About This Program

Northwest Expressions is a juried exhibit presenting the contemporary two- and three-dimensional works by artists ages 16 and older from Washington and Oregon. All submissions will be juried online by Northwind Art juror Anne Pfeiffer. The selected works will be exhibited at Northwind Art's Jeanette Best Gallery, 701 Water St. in Port Townsend, Washington, from June 25 through August 10, 2026.

Entries must be original, entirely the work of the entrant, and executed within the last three years. No not-for-sale entries will be accepted. The sale price of the artwork must be set by the artist at the time of submission.

Artists may enter two-dimensional and three-dimensional works, including jewelry and photography.

Artists may submit up to three individual pieces of artwork as part of one application.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** Regional
- **Disciplines:** jewelry, photography
- **Age Requirements:** 16+ years old
- **Note:** Open to residents of Washington and Oregon only. Artists must be 16 years of age or older. Artwork must be hand-delivered and picked up if not sold; no shipped work accepted. Application fee waived for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ community members on the honor system using code DISCOUNT at checkout.

### Additional Requirements

Submit 1–3 artwork images (one image per piece, maximum 3 separate pieces per application). Artwork must be original, entirely the work of the entrant, and executed within the last three years. No not-for-sale entries. Sale price must be set at time of submission. Accepted artwork must be hand-delivered to Jeanette Best Gallery; no shipped work accepted.

## Compensation & Benefits

Two $250 awards: Jurors' Choice Award and People's Choice Award. Artists receive 50% of retail selling price for sold works.

**Includes:** Prize

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 28, 2026
- **Deadline:** May 29, 2026
- **Program Start:** June 25, 2026
- **Program End:** August 10, 2026

## Contact

**Email:** exhibits@northwindart.org

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17270