PAL OPEN JURIED SHOW

"Back on the Journey"
pastel 19 x 17
was juried into this yearly show at the Harbor History Museum
4121 Harborview Dr, Gig Harbor WA  98332
Open viewing Oct 9 - Nov 27, 2021  Thurs - Sat, 11-4pm
www.harborhistorymuseum.org

Come and enjoy the show along with the other exhibits at the museum.
This venue has a lot to offer and in these times,
we can all benefit from a little inspiration.

 

Hand Painted Original Earrings at Museum Shops

I've had so many inquiries about where to buy my hand painted, sometimes monotyped, one-of-a-kind earrings since I wear them wherever I go.  They make me happy to create them, wear them, and even happier to see them on others.  I'm so pleased that they are now available at two art museum shops: Bainbridge Island Art Museum, 55 Winslow Way E, on Bainbridge of course, and The Harbor History Museum, 4121 Harborview Drive in Gig Harbor.  "Don't worry, be Happy" as the song goes. In these times, it's a perfect antidote!  Blue Skies Ahead~ Pat

2019 OPEN JURIED INTERNATIONAL SHOW

"Sunday Afternoon Stroll At The Head of Eagle Harbor"

won an award

at the Harbor History Museum

4121 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor, WA

September 5, 2019 through November 1, 2019

www.harborhistorymuseum.org

RECEPTION Sep 6, 6-8:00pm

16TH ANNUAL OPEN JURIED SHOW

"Mellow Yellow"  pastel

This is the canal near the Whidbey Island Ferry.

Harbor History Museum

4121 Harborview Drive

Gig Harbor, WA 98332

10/05/2018 - 11/30/2018

Reception: 10/05/2018  6-8:00

www.harborhistorymuseum.org

This is a beautiful museum offering a wealth of history

from the area, as well as frequent art exhibitions, a gift shop

a restored one-room schoolhouse and more.

Come and join us for the opening 

and treat yourself to the other exhibits as well!

This painting received an award by Juror, Mitch Albala  

         You are invited to an exhibition of my work, 

28 pastel paintings. 

      The museum is kindly hosting an opening.  

I’d love to see you.

                 P.S.  I’m baking Greek Baklava for the event!    

Shameless Bribe, I know.

PAT MERAS / SOLO SHOW

“LIGHT AND SHADOW’

LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS IN SOFT PASTEL

HARBOR HISTORY MUSEUM

                                    OPENING FRIDAY, FEB 16, 6-8Pm

www.harborhistorymuseum.org

4121 Harborview Dr, Gig Harbor, WA 98332

253-858-6722   

SOLO EXHIBIT WILL BE ON VIEW FEB16-APR 21, 2018

EXTENDED THROUGH MOTHER'S DAY MAY 13!

Peninsula Art League 2015 Open Juried Show

Not An Ordinary Moment Of Existence

I entered one small piece in this show.  Sometimes it takes as much or more time, energy and intense engagement to produce a small painting as it does a larger one.  This is one of those pieces.  I got caught up in the abstract shape of the marks.  Mark making has always been of interest to me.  It's definitely something that's best kept in the privacy of my studio though.  Laying down a mark, walking away to view it from a distance, talking to myself, another mark, you get the idea.  Often I'm asked why I don't teach workshops.  Chloe, our recently deceased cat is the only one who could have truly answered that.

Come and join us for the Reception at the

Harbor History Museum 

4121 Harborview Drive

Gig Harbor, WA  98335

Sept 12, 6-8pm

The exhibit will be up from Sept 12- Oct 18, 2015
I'm so pleased that this little painting received a cash donor award at the show.
Thank you Nail Enterprises.

12TH ANNUAL OPEN JURIED SHOW

Montana Spring Thaw     18x24

I have three paintings juried into this show
at the
Harbor History Museum
4121 Harborview Drive
Gig Harbor, WA  98335

Sept 26- Nov 15, 2014

reception: Sept 26  /  6-8pm

www.harborhistorymuseum.org

I'm so honored to have received First Place
for this painting judged by Carla O'Connor.
It's a beautiful show.  Stop in to the museum when you get
a chance and take in the permanent exhibits as well.
I'm very grateful to the Peninsula Art League for this award.

15th Annual Juried Maritime Art Exhibition

Treasure Hunters  9 x 12

I have 3 pastels included in this show at the

HARBOR HISTORY MUSEUM

4121 Harborview Drive

Gig Harbor, WA

Reception:  Aug 1,   6-8pm

Exhibit runs through Sept 14, 2014
Hours:  10-5  Tu-Sun

www.harborhistorymuseum.org

"VAUGHN BAY 11" INCLUDED IN AUCTION TO BENEFIT THE HARBOR HISTORY MUSEUM

Vaughn Bay 11   Pastel    Pat Meras You're Invited to the Fifth Annual  Splash! Art at the Museum Saturday, April 12, 2014 5:30-8:30 pm Harbor History Museum Click Here to Purchase Tickets today or visit www.splashartauction.org Or, call 253-858-6722 to purchase via phone. Space is limited. Please purchase tickets by April 1, 2014. HHM Members: $25 / Non-Members: $35 Enjoy an evening filled with wine, music, and appetizers from  local restaurants providing a "Taste of the Harbor."

11TH ANNUAL OPEN JURIED ART SHOW

"After the Rain"  18x24  pastel  Pat Meras

THIRD PLACE JUROR'S AWARD

Aug 30 - Oct 05, 2013   

Reception: 8/30/2013  6-8pm

Harbor History Museum

4121 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor, WA 98335

www.harborhistorymuseum.org

PLEIN AIR PAINT OUT at the HARBOR HISTORY MUSEUM

4121 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor, WA  98335

Aug17, 2013    9am-3pm

Paint anything maritime which can be seen from the Harbor History Museum property.

This includes the area of Gig Harbor Bay, Austin Estuary Park, Donkey Creek and more.

Register at the museum when you arrive.  

At 3pm, a Juror’s Choice will be awarded.  The chosen artwork will hang in the museum for up to one year or at the discretion of the artist.  A 40% commission will be taken upon sale of the painting.

In the event of rain, we are welcome to paint inside the museum from windows facing the harbor, however a sun umbrella is advised, optimists that we are.

Bring your lunch or enjoy one of our local restaurants nearby.  

Water and restrooms will be available.

Happy Painting!

Contact artist: Pat Meras 253-857-5081, patmeras@wavecable.com

HHM curator: Vicki Gehl-Blackwell 253-858-6722, www.harborhistorymuseum.org

On the day of the paint out only, Pat can be reached at 253-579-5223.

14th ANNUAL JURIED MARITIME ART EXHIBITION

"View From The Finholm Hillclimb"  pastel by Pat Meras

won an HONORABLE MENTION

July 20 - Aug 25, 2013

Harbor History Museum, 4121 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor, WA

SOLO EXHIBIT at HARBOR HISTORY MUSEUM

"Baja Light 111"     18 x 24      Pastel      
PASTEL LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS BY PAT MERAS
Harbor History Museum
744 Harborview Drive
Gig Harbor, WA  98335
Come for a stroll in the Harbor on First Saturday Art Walk
April 6, 2013   1-5pm

PAINT OUT IN GIG HARBOR

The Harbor History Museum in Gig Harbor welcomes plein air painters to “Paint the Shenandoah” at the Maritime Paint Out, in conjunction with the Gig Harbor Maritime Art Show.  Come and join us Saturday, Aug 11, 2012 anytime from 8am-5pm at 4121 Harborview Drive.  What could be better than spending the day on the water in this sweet little harbor town, painting, and meeting old friends and new!  Bring your lunch or enjoy one of the local restaurants nearby.  Coffee and tea will be provided.  Meet behind the museum by the Shenandoah, the 65-foot purse seiner, donated to the Museum in 2000.  To learn more about the Shenandoah Project, go to: www.harborhistorymuseum.org/programs/shenandoah-project/.   At 5pm, you have the option to bring  your painting framed or unframed to the museum to be considered for the "Museum's Choice" by Nate Slater.  If chosen, your piece will be displayed in the museum for the year and you may elect to donate it to the museum's permanent collection.  

   

I'm looking forward to seeing you.  Think Blue Skies ~ Pat Meras   patmeras@wavecable.com  253-857-5801

13TH ANNUAL JURIED MARITIME ART EXHIBITION

"Polkerris, England"  7x14  pastel by Pat Meras

HARBOR HISTORY MUSEUM

4121 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor, WA 98332

253-858-6722  www.harborhistorymuseum.org

Aug 4 - Sept 2, 2012

"Intertwined, Requiem For TheTrees"

"We Stood Tall" 24 x 18 pastel by Pat Meras

This outreach to the arts community was initiated by Pat Lanz, WA State Parks Commissioner, in response to the pending removal of trees in Kopachuck Park that are afflicted with laminated root rot and pose a danger to life and property. Artists were called to draw, paint, photograph, write about, or otherwise memorialize the trees.

Creative work produced for this project will be exhibited at the:

Harbor History Museum

Gig Harbor, WA 98332

Oct 1-16. Reception Sept 30, 5:30-7:30

and later showing at the:

Washington State History Museum

1911 Pacific Ave.

Tacoma, WA 98405

3/10/2012 - 5/6/2012

www.kopachucktrees.blogspot.com