Northwest Art Alliance is dedicated to connecting the power of art, fine craft, and community.
Upcoming Events and Calls for Artists
The Artist Attic Sale | September 26, 2026
Swing by our 6th Annual Artist Attic Sale for a fun in-person event where you can discover unique art pieces and creative treasures. It's the perfect spot to start your holiday shopping, find something special, and support local artists. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to explore original artworks up close, chat with the artists, and maybe even snag a one-of-a-kind creation for your collection! Local food truck will be parked outside for snacks and drinks to enjoy while you shop.
Best of the Northwest Fall Show | November 6 - 8, 2026
Save the date! This 3-day show features a Friday VIP Preview Event along with general admission throughout the weekend. Special exhibits, food trucks, and more.
Join our Patron of the Arts program before the show and receive eight free passes for you and your guests. Patron passes are valid for the VIP event!
Fiber + Flair | February 6 - 7, 2027
NWAA’s newest show is a wearable art event held at the National Nordic Museum in Ballard. All artists who create clothing, jewelry, handbags, hats, scarfs, and other apparel or accessories may apply.
Call for artists is currently open. Deadline is August 28th.
The Making of the Best of the Northwest Art Show
Right before your eyes, historic Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park transforms from an empty space into one of the largest fine art shows in the Pacific Northwest. Learn more about the staff, volunteers, and board members who help make it all possible and what drives them to support the Northwest Art Alliance and our local art community.
Thank you to Kuria Jorissen with Call of the Mountains Photography for production of this video and all our artist showcase videos. See all our instructional and artist showcase videos here or visit our YouTube channel.
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Become a patron of the arts
Your annual membership gives you eight free passes to our art shows, a complimentary exclusive Patron tote, and entry into our prize drawing.
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Already a Patron? Bring a friend to the Spring Show and if they become a patron too, you get a $20 gift certificate to buy artwork at the event.
PCC Community Markets Partnership
The partnership between Northwest Art Alliance (NWAA) and PCC Community Markets gives Best of the Northwest show artists an opportunity to display and sell their artwork at several local PCC locations. This is another way NWAA works to connect the power of art to the community. We invite you to visit these exhibits at participating PCC Community Markets.
Passionate about making an impact?
Join the NWAA Board of Directors and help shape the future of our PNW art community. Connect with us about current opportunities.
Cultural Connections
NWAA strives to embrace the works of Indigenous groups and peoples throughout the Northwest whose culture and art have been a part of our lands for thousands of years. The spirituality, functionality and beauty highlights the works of the many gifted artists throughout not only the Northwest but our country as a whole. See all our Cultural Connections artists
Shop year-round at Nwaa artline market
Enjoy shopping online from some of your favorite Best of the Northwest artists. Find beautiful, handmade artwork - anywhere, anytime.
Small Community Focus
Northwest Art Alliance is a multi-reach organization that leverages its network of connections to foster the power of art within communities throughout the PNW region. NWAA reaches out to find “small towns” and art communities where art is at the heart of the community. We proudly bring visibility to their art and artists.
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