NWAA’s Monthly Newsletter for Artists & Patrons of the Arts - July / August, 2025

Save the dates! November 7-9 is the 37th Annual Best of the Northwest Fall Show at Magnuson Park.

The event starts Friday morning with a VIP Preview where patrons will be the first to have access to the show. Enjoy baked goodies and beverages, plus a chance to win gift certificates and prize drawings. 11am-2pm, 21 and over

Saturday & Sunday are open to the public with general admission prices - don’t miss the special exhibits and prize drawings. All ages, kids 12 and under get in free.

Tickets available in the Fall. More event info here.

Join today and get FREE passes to the VIP Preview!

With your membership you receive 8 free passes to the Best of the NW Shows, including to the Fall VIP Preview and a FREE exclusive tote bag to show your support of NWAA.

Your $100 annual membership supports our Small Community Focus program - shining a light on artists in rural areas of the PNW. It also allows us to offer a complimentary booth to artists who are Emerging Artist and Cultural Connections recipients.

Check out our latest YouTube Video | How to Get Your Jury Photos Right - Part 1

What makes quality photos so important? Jody McCrain offers a wealth of information based on decades as a juror for Seattle's top art shows and festivals. See examples of what to do, and hear tips on what not to do, and improve your chances of getting accepted into fine art shows. Thank you to Jody McCrain for offering her time and expertise. Video production by Jody McCrain, editing by Northwest Art Alliance. More info about Northwest Art Alliance at NWArtAlliance.org

Thank you to Jody McCrain for sharing her expertise with the art community! Check out our latest video and look for Part 2 coming this summer.

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PCC Community Market Exhibits

Last chance to stop by your local PCC Community Market and see these artists’ work on display. Exhibits change at the end of August.

• Ballard - Leeza Broome

• Bothell - Gregg Goolsby

• Greenlake - Barry Roitblat

• Fremont - Apple Cox

• Kirkland - Diego Fidelis Guimaraes

• Redmond - Lauren Knollmeyer

Contact us if you are an artist who has shown at an NWAA event and want to display your work at a local PCC.

Shop local, support artists

It’s more important than ever to shop locally and support your local art community. Want to send a one-of-a-kind, handmade gift to someone special? Order online and have it shipped to your recipient. Participating artists have a variety of items online for you to browse.

Artwork by Sarah Dalton and Anita Coby

Other Art Events

Northwest Art Alliance's mission and goals include expanding general and targeted outreach to all communities and artists to better serve artists' needs and help sustain support for their vocation. NWAA connects artists to the broader community through it's shows. Artists would not have this critical exposure without this connection. 

Northwest Art Alliance produces three or more in-person shows each year with 1000+ artists represented during the last three years (unduplicated count). NWAA needs community support and donations to continue its mission. Please consider a tax-deductible donation to our non-profit organization and click here. Thank you for continued support of the Best of the Northwest shows!