Hosted by the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center (PAFAC)•  Rolling proposal review & notifications; deadline February 15th, 2026 •
 

You may submit up to 3 pieces

Exhibit Dates: April 10th, 2026 - June 28th, 2026

Installation: Begins April 1st, 2026

Exhibit Overview:

Artists are invited to submit work for Field Notes, an upcoming group exhibition inspired by the legacy of John James Audubon and the vibrant birdlife of the Pacific Northwest. This show seeks to blend the spirit of Audubon’s detailed natural studies with contemporary interpretations of regional avian life—focusing on both artistic beauty and ecological awareness.

From the stoic herons of coastal inlets to the darting movements of hummingbirds in backyard gardens, the birds of the PNW are as diverse and dramatic as the landscapes they inhabit. This exhibition will celebrate their presence through artwork that explores identity, environment, habitat, and the intricate connections between birds, humans, and place.

We encourage a wide range of approaches—from scientifically inspired illustration to abstract meditations on flight, movement, and migration. Works that highlight conservation, capture movement and habitats, or imaginative reinventions of the "field guide" are especially encouraged.

Media Accepted: Visual media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, mixed media, printmaking, and textiles.
 

The Artwork: 

The artwork must connect to the theme in some way. For works that might have a more interpretive impression, please explain the connection in the forms section. 

Artwork must:

• Have a hanging mechanism or else the piece will not be considered
• Be framed if necessary for display of work(s)
• Be completed by the time of submission
• Be suitable for viewers of all ages
• Be the artists own original work

  The artist is responsible for getting the artwork to the gallery and picking up after the show.
 

Exhibit Timeline:

Rolling Review & Acceptance begins once the call is live

Finale entry Deadline: February 15th, 2026

Final Notifications Sent: March 1st, 2026

Installation Time Frame: April 1st - April 9th, 2026

Exhibit Dates: April 10th - June 28th, 2026