Artist Opportunities & Calls For Art!
Call For Art!
8th Annual High Schools of the Olympic Peninsula Art Exhibition
The Sequim Arts Commission & the City of Sequim is seeking original artwork from high school students across the North Olympic Peninsula for the 8th Annual High Schools of the Olympic Peninsula Arts Exhibition. The exhibition will be on display in the Karen Kuznek-Reese Gallery at the Sequim Civic Center from March 5, through Mid-April 2027.
The exhibition is open to all high school students across the North Olympic Peninsula, from Port Townsend to Forks, and beyond. This exhibition celebrates the creativity, talent, and diverse artistic perspectives of young artists throughout the region. Students may submit artwork in any medium, including ceramics, stained glass, painting, drawing, metal fabrication, fiber arts, weaving, glass, photography, and mixed media.
Students are encouraged to submit artwork created during the 2026 school year. Entries will be juried by the Sequim Arts Commission, with cash awards presented to the artists whose work is selected for first, second, and third place.
The submission deadline is January 13, 2027 at 4 p.m. Digital applications only will be accepted. Students may apply online at https://portal.laserfiche.com/r7962/forms/survey/2027highschool
Selected artists and their arts teachers will be notified following the jury process. Artwork delivery for accepted entries will be coordinated directly with participating students and teachers.
All student artists and their teachers and families will be invited to the artist reception and awards ceremony on Friday, March 6th, 2026, from 5-7pm.
For more information, please contact Arts Coordinator Sarah Hurt at (360) 582-2477 or shurt@sequimwa.gov.
Call For Workshop Presenters 2026!
The Sequim Arts Commission would like to offer arts skills building workshops to the community. We are currently searching for qualified individuals with a history of presenting arts workshops to groups. If you would like to apply to be a presenter, please complete the following application form. Please include information about your proposed workshop, list your presentation or workshop experience and three examples of your work in this medium. The Arts Commission will supply the physical location, set up/tear down of tables and chairs and public announcements concerning the workshop. The artist/presenter will be required to arrange materials for the workshop and all attendees. Please include your fee for presenting in your application.
To Apply: https://portal.laserfiche.com/r7962/forms/survey/g9EP2
If you have any questions, please direct them to Sarah Hurt, Arts Coordinator: shurt@sequimwa.gov