Guest Artists - Apply for our Guest Artist Program

Ebb Tide Gallery and the Peninsula Art League (PAL) are collaborating to celebrate and support our vibrant local art community!   From February through October 2026, Ebb Tide Gallery will host one local 2D or 3D artist per month with support from the Peninsula Art League as part of our GUEST ARTIST program.  The months of February, March, June, August, and October will feature a PAL member applicant, and PAL will cover the artist’s rental cost! Other months are open to all artist applicants. Read on for the details of this exciting opportunity.        

GUEST ARTIST BENEFITS

· Prime Location:  Display your work for one month in a popular artist owned gallery situated in the picturesque Gig Harbor downtown waterfront area.

· Community & collaboration: Get support from current gallery artists in a friendly environment and gain exposure through gallery advertising.

· Reception Event:  Your own 2-hour artist reception.

REQUIREMENTS & COMMITMENTS

· Selection process:  Guest artists are selected based on artwork screening and an in-person interview.

· Time Commitment: 1-month contract period. Guest artists agree to install and remove their art within the 1-month period.

· Fees & Commission:  Rent fee of $75; Gallery retains 20% pre-tax commission on all work sold.

· Business & tax compliance: Artists are responsible for reporting and paying WA State sales tax.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Complete & Return the Application to the Gallery.  Access the application here, come into the gallery and pick one up, or simply contact us (see below).

2. Submit five (5) gallery-ready samples of your art to the gallery for jurying.

3. Interview:  If accepted, schedule a short in-person interview with our screening committee.

TO APPLY OR LEARN MORE:

Contact:  Kathy Thurston

Phone: 253-225-7747

Email: kathythur@gmail.com