Kinship: A Collaboration with Nature invites viewers into the wonder of nature and time.
Bringing together contemporary artists who work with living materials, ecological processes, and forms drawn from the natural world, the exhibition considers how nature itself becomes a collaborator in shaping artistic expression. Rather than fixed objects, the works unfold through growth, decay, weather, and care—reminding us that living systems are always in motion. Nature appears as both medium and framework, with artists engaging organic structures, ecological cycles, and the quiet intelligence of living things. Light, moisture, gravity, and growth become compositional tools, shaping forms that resist permanence and invite attention to subtle change.
Dates: July 17–September 13, 2026
Hours: Thursdays–Sundays, 11AM–5PM
Admission: Free/By Donation
Location: Port Angeles Fine Arts Center
1203 E. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles, WA
The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center is a nonprofit gallery, arts center, and sculpture park all in one, dedicated to connecting people to the arts and honoring the legacy of Esther Webster.
Nestled in a beautifully wooded setting just above downtown Port Angeles, the center is home to the Esther Webster Gallery, which features rotating exhibitions from local and regional artists, as well as Webster's Woods Sculpture Park, a serene outdoor space open from dawn to dusk every day free of charge. Programming includes exhibitions, adult and youth workshops, outdoor festivals, community presentations, and more, making it a beloved gathering place for artists, families, and visitors alike.