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Readers have spoken!
Ebb Tide Art Gallery Earns "Best Art Gallery" Award
Ebb Tide Art Gallery has been voted Best Art Gallery 2026 by readers of South Sound magazine.
"For more than 40 years, the Ebb Tide Gallery has been hosting local artists from the greater Gig Harbor area. Here, visitors will find high quality art of all kinds: paintings, photographic art, wood sculptures, ceramics, glass, and more. The gallery follows a co-op model with the artists whose art is featured in the gallery also running operations. Stepping into the space, visitors will be welcomed and helped by the artists themselves. "
Come see what all the buzz is about!
Ebb Tide Featured Artist for May
Hank Church - Photographic Art
Much of my work is rooted in the idea of re-seeing—slowing down long enough to notice the subtle structures, textures, lines and rhythms that quietly shape our visual world. Through photography, I hope to reveal the artistry embedded in "ordinary" environments and natural forms, inviting you to pause, observe, and discover beauty where it is often overlooked.
Whether photographing architecture, landscapes, or the unusual abstractions of nature, I look for pattern, geometry, and the interplay of light and shadow. These elements allow me to transform familiar scenes into compositions that feel both refined and contemplative. My goal is not simply to document what exists, but to interpret it in a compelling way - to translate visual complexity into images that resonate emotionally and aesthetically.
Art does not require exotic subjects or distant destinations. Beauty is present in bark textures, weathered surfaces, shifting light, and quiet moments that present line and shape. By reframing the everyday, I hope to foster a deeper appreciation for the visual richness that surrounds us and to encourage a more adventurous way of seeing.
Click the link below to see more of my work at EbbTide. View even more art @ Refind Images Photography.
Introducing Ebb Tide's Newest Member Artist!
Michael Griffin - Photographic Digital Art
Born in Chicago and raised in Southern California, Michael has lived in Washington for over 35 years. He is a photographer and digital artist "drawn to wherever wind and fate may lead." He's also drawn to color and texture, which are equally powerful forces in his work. Together, they evoke a sense of time, place, and emotion.
Beyond the act of capturing an image, he finds his truest sense of flow in the process of transformation. Manipulating images through layers of texture, tonal variation, filters, and shifts in saturation and vibrance is where his work fully comes alive.
Now based in Washington State, he creates images that exist at the intersection of photography and digital art.
Peninsula Art LEague (PAL) and Ebb Tide Team Up!
In 2026, The Ebb Tide Gallery is partnering with the Peninsula Art League (PAL) to periodically showcase their artists in our gallery.
If you are interested in becoming a Guest Artist, please review our program's information here.
Current Artists
Kathy Thurston
Laureen Donahue-Grossman
Laureen Donahue-Grossman
Watercolor painting, tiles, cutting boards
Call for Member Artists
Become a Ebb Tide Member Artist!
NOTE : As of Feb. 28th, Ebb Tide's Member Artist roster is FULL! However, we encourage all interested artists to continue to apply (see the "Find Out More" link below), and if accepted, will be placed on our prospective Member Artist list for future consideration.
Are you a local artist interested in showing your art in the heart of downtown Gig Harbor?
Apply to be an Ebb Tide Gallery Member Artist!
As a Member Artist, not only will you be part of a vibrant local artist community, you'll also have a beautiful, light filled space in a prime location in which to display your creations.
Click the link below to get more information.
Call for Guest Artists
How do I become a Guest Artist?
CALL FOR GUEST ARTISTS
In collaboration with the Peninsula Art League , Ebb Tide Gallery is offering Guest Artist opportunities!
We’ll feature one local 2D or 3D artist in our gallery each month from February 2026 through October 2026 — our way of celebrating and supporting our vibrant local art community. Follow the link below to learn more.