For Immediate release 9 July 2018 Contact Pam Jenkins pamjenkins77@gmail.com Peninsula Art League presents Gig Harbor’s 34th annual Summer Art Festival July 21 & 22 127 artists and crafts people will participate GIG HARBOR – Peninsula Art League will host its annual summer art festival July 21 and 22 in Gig Harbor’s historic downtown waterfront district. 127 artists from as far away as New York, Arizona and Texas will show and sell work that ranges from decorative birdhouses and ceramic buttons, to fiber and glass arts to paintings, sculpture, jewelry, pottery and wood items. Artists are selected by a jury and all the work is hand-crafted by the artists. In addition to the visual artists, more than a dozen local authors and book illustrators will be on hand to discuss their books, their creative processes and the challenges of getting published. An exhibit of recent artwork by PAL artists will take place in the nearby 7Seas Brewer during the festival and food vendors will offer a variety of festival-type food. Live music will be provided by local musicians, including a special Sunday performance by students from Gig Harbor’s Allstar Guitar Academy. And children can celebrate their creative spirits at a Kids’ Zone with free art-making activities. Festival hours are 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday; 10am – 5pm Sunday. Admission to the festival is free. Avoid the parking hassles of downtown Gig Harbor and take the free shuttle. Free shuttle service will run all weekend from the medical center parking lot on Kimball Drive (across from the Pierce Transit park ‘n’ ride). For information visit peninsulaartleague.com/artFest or contact show chairperson Pam Jenkins at pamjenkins77@gmail.com WHAT 34rd annual Gig Harbor Summer Art Festival WHEN Saturday & Sunday, July 21 & 22; Saturday 10am-6pm; Sunday 10am-5pm WHERE Judson Street in Gig Harbor’s historic downtown waterfront neighborhood COST The festival is free SHUTTLE SERVICE: Free shuttle services will run all weekend from the medical center parking lot on Kimball Drive (across from the Pierce Transit Park & Ride). ####### Got time to breathe, got time for music.