For Immediate Release: March 5, 2009 Contact: Carol Valstyn -- (253) 265-8139 Gig Harbor Art Festival Extends Applicaiton Deadline; Reduces Exhibition Fees (GIG HARBOR) In honor of the 25th Anniversary of the Gig Harbor Summer Art Festival, the Peninsula Art League has announced that the deadline for artist applications has been extended to March 31. In addition, booth fees for the Festival have been reduced to $190 for a regular booth, $230 for a corner booth. "As artists ourselves, PAL is very aware of the challenges artists are facing in today's economy," said Carol Valstyn, who chairs the event. "We think it's very important in these trying times to be as supportive as we can of the community of painters, sculptors, jewelry designers, woodworkers, glass and ceramic artists and other artists who are trying to make a living by bringing beauty to the world though their work." Complete details on the screening requirements are included on the artist application form (attached), and on the PAL website at http:// www.peninsulaartleague.com/artFest.html For more information, contact Carol Valstyn at 253-265-8139 or email cfvalstyn@comcast.net ########