A celebration of water is on tap for artists and art aficionados at the North Olympic Watercolorists’ newest exhibit at the Field Hall Gallery in Port Angeles.

“Watercolor: From Studio to Gallery” opens on Tuesday, Aug. 13, showcasing a display of unique styles, techniques and subjects and inviting visitors to “take a glimpse behind the brushstrokes through studio vignettes” at the Field Hall Gallery at 201 W. Front St.

The exhibit runs through Oct. 26.

The free opening reception is set for 5-8 p.m. on Aug. 13 in the gallery’s Donlin Lobby. Several of the local artists featured in the exhibit will be onsite to discuss their work and offer insight into the watercolor process. Refreshments will be available for purchase, and no RSVP is required.

Artwork courtesy of Field Hall Gallery / “Great Blue Heron” by Connie Drysdale. Her work, along with others from the North Olympic Watercolorist group, will be on display in the “Watercolor: From Studio to Gallery” exhibit at the Field Hall Gallery through Oct. 26.

“Watercolor: From Studio to Gallery” will showcase works from the late Pat Donlin, a dedicated artist and arts patron whose early investment in Field Hall helped create the very space where the exhibit will take place.

“Art is the piece of ourselves that we leave behind,” said Kayla Oakes, Director of Education & Artistic Engagement at Field Hall.

“Art is our legacy, as is the community we’ve built throughout our lives. It’s very special for us to celebrate Pat’s legacy in this way.”

In addition to Pat Donlin’s works, the exhibit features pieces by NOW members Kristi Kaiser, Mary Hughes, Shirley Rudolf, Marilyn Hiestand, Janet Flatley, Melissa Doyel, Katie Carlson, Annette Clem, Karen Lavender Peterson, Dee Margeson, Lyn Conlan, Beverly Beighle, Suzanne Rescigna, Georgianna Seko, Kristin Warner, Barb Diekfuss, Shing Ledgerwood, Connie Drysdale, Shannon Goose and Betsy Robins.

Artwork courtesy of Field Hall Gallery / “Funky Nana 2” by Beverly Beighle of the North Olympic Watercolorist group. See Beighle’s work and others from the NOW collective at the “Watercolor: From Studio to Gallery” exhibit at the Field Hall Gallery through Oct. 26.

“Watercolor is exciting, spontaneous, and luminous,” said Kristi Kaiser, artist and NOW representative. “Come see for yourself. We welcome all watercolorists to come paint with us.”

The Field Hall Gallery is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursdays through Saturdays, and for two hours prior to most performances. Special hours include 5-8 p.m. for Second Saturday Art Walk (Aug. 10-Sept. 14) and during other events at Field Hall.

Admission to the gallery is free; donations are appreciated. For more information about the exhibit, visit fieldhallevents.org/gallery.