The Long Beach Peninsula is home to a vibrant and welcoming arts community, with galleries ranging from waterfront studios to community pottery spaces and mixed-media shops. Whether you’re exploring Ilwaco’s harbor, strolling through downtown Long Beach, or wandering Ocean Park’s creative corridor, each gallery offers a glimpse into the region’s coastal soul.
Below is a curated list of the best peninsula galleries — complete with artist highlights, links, and addresses.
🎨 1. BOLD (Bold Art, Coffee & Framing) — Long Beach
Address: 711 Pacific Ave N, Long Beach, WA
Website: https://www.boldatthebeach.com
Specialty: Art gallery • coffee bar • custom framing
About:
A lively creative hub featuring works from over 40 local artists, BOLD blends an art gallery with a specialty coffee shop and a full framing studio. The eclectic collection includes paintings, photography, woodwork, jewelry, and coastal-themed art.
Why visit:
Sip a latte while browsing a wide range of peninsula-made artwork.
📷 2. Jace Walker Photography — Long Beach
Address: 304 Pacific Ave S, Long Beach, WA
Website: http://jacewalkergallery.com
Specialty: Bird, wildlife, and coastal landscape photography
About:
Capturing the natural heart of the Pacific Northwest, Jace Walker’s gallery showcases crisp, vivid imagery of local birds, waves, forests, and wildlife. A must-visit spot for nature enthusiasts.
Why visit:
Stunning professional photography that celebrates the ecosystem of the peninsula.
🎨 3. Don Nisbett Art Gallery — Ilwaco
Address: 167 Howerton Way SE, Port of Ilwaco
Website: https://www.donnisbett.com
Specialty: Watercolor, acrylic, glass painting & coastal themes
About:
Located directly on the Ilwaco waterfront, this family-run gallery is infused with humor, whimsy, and maritime personality. Don Nisbett is well-known for his bright, imaginative illustrations and coastal storytelling.
Why visit:
A local favorite — especially during the First Saturday Art Walks at the Port.
🌊 4. Marie Powell Gallery — Ilwaco
Address: 177 Howerton Ave SE, Ilwaco
Website: https://marie-powell.com
Specialty: Pastels, oils, monotypes, coastal and nature-inspired fine art
About:
Marie Powell’s gallery offers rich textures and soft, luminous color palettes inspired by local landscapes. Her evolving work includes oils, pastels, and experimental monotype printmaking.
Why visit:
Elegant, atmospheric artwork by one of the peninsula’s most respected fine artists.
🏺 5. Ilwaco Artworks (Community Clay Studio & Gallery) — Ilwaco
Address: 109 First Ave N, Ilwaco
Website: https://ilwacoartworks.square.site
Specialty: Ceramics • pottery classes • community arts
About:
This multipurpose art space serves as both a pottery studio and a gallery, offering classes, workshops, and a chance to watch local ceramic artists in action.
Great for hands-on creativity.
Why visit:
Perfect for visitors looking to make art, not just view it.
🌼 6. Bay Avenue Gallery — Ocean Park
Address: 1406 Bay Ave, Ocean Park
Website: https://bayavenuegallery.com
Specialty: Pottery, painting, mixed media, classes & local art collective
About:
A cornerstone of the north-peninsula arts scene, Bay Avenue Gallery showcases local creators and operates an active teaching studio. Exhibits rotate regularly, and the gallery often features community events and tours.
Why visit:
An immersive studio/gallery hybrid full of handmade coastal art.
🎨 Seaview Art Spots
While Seaview has fewer dedicated galleries, many artists display work inside boutique shops, cafés, and the historic Seaview border corridor. Ask locally — the peninsula’s art community is famously interconnected and often shares exhibition spaces.
📍 MAP YOUR OWN ART LOOP
Suggested Route (North → South):
Ocean Park → Long Beach → Seaview → Ilwaco (Port District)
A perfect half-day trip for residents, visitors, or anyone exploring Pacific County’s creative side.
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