Through the Esther Webster Gallery and Webster's Woods Sculpture Park, we offer youth education, community workshops, gallery and open-air exhibits, and outdoor art festivals. Webster was an artist, journalist, and community leader who believed that artistic expression and nature provided a vital means for building greater community connection. Upon her passing, Webster donated her estate to the C
ity of Port Angeles to become a center for lifting up the community through the arts, humanities, and cultural enrichment. She envisioned a space where every person would find a meaningful home in the arts. PAFAC, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, now stewards the estate which includes two city owned spaces- the Esther Webster Gallery and Webster's Woods Sculpture Park, where visitors can discover over 100 artworks displayed throughout 5 acres of rugged second-growth forested trails. Our programs and exhibits help community members and visitors build a deeper sense of place and create meaningful connections. Everyday, we engage with our community to build bridges of connection between art, nature, and science. Over the past year we have worked with more than 3000 people in our programs, including 400+ youth through our field trips, summer camp, and after school programs. We have additionally supported 124 artists in exhibiting their work and have welcomed an average of 140 visits to the sculpture park each day. Webster's Woods Sculpture Park is open every day dawn to dusk and the Esther Webster Gallery is currently open Thursday through Sunday from 11-5PM.
