Tidepools is a student-run magazine featuring art, photography, writing, and music created by the people of the North Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. Tidepools has been published annually since 1964 by Peninsula College with support from the Associated Student Council, Peninsula Daily News, and The Buccaneer.
Winners of the 2025 Tidepools Magazine Contest Announced
Peninsula College is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Tidepools Magazine contest. Their exceptional work will be featured in the 61st volume of Tidepools, set to launch on Friday, June 6, during Peninsula College’s Student Arts Week. Copies of Tidepools will be available for purchase at the launch event, the Bookaneer Bookstore, and select local shops across the Peninsula.
We extend our gratitude to everyone who submitted their work this year and to our dedicated panel of judges who volunteered their time and expertise. The continued support of our creative community makes Tidepools possible. For over sixty years, Tidepools has celebrated both emerging and experienced artists and writers in Clallam and Jefferson counties.
Each year, a new group of Peninsula College students curate Tidepools, ensuring a fresh perspective in selecting and presenting creative works. We encourage local artists, photographers, writers, and musicians to keep submitting—your voice shapes the next issue.
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Art (Ages 0-9)
1st – Mountain Gazing in the Sunset by Ailo Saari, Port AngelesArt (Ages 10-13)
1st – Sunrise by Hoko Saari, Port Angeles
2nd – September by Hoko Saari, Port Angeles
3rd – shELFed by Valen Atwater, Port AngelesArt (Ages 14-17)
1st – Clown Box by Michelangelo Frank-Barton, Port Angeles
2nd – Water Lilies by Michelangelo Frank-Barton, Port Angeles
3rd – Celestial Body by Michelangelo Frank-Barton, Port AngelesWriting (Ages 0-9)
1st – Me and the Earth by Norah Armstrong, Sequim
2nd – Waterfall by Harmony Tipton, Sequim
3rd – My Little Cactus! by Norah Armstrong, SequimWriting (Ages 10-13)
1st – Calm Storm Acrostic by Hoko Saari, Port Angeles
2nd – Autumn Fields by Hoko Saari, Port Angeles
3rd – Heartache by Eleanor Mahaney, Port AngelesWriting (Ages 14-17)
1st – The Feeling of Yellow by Emma Rhodes, Sequim - Peninsula College Categories
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Art & Digital Art
1st – Water Tower by Reign Mayhem, Port Angeles
2nd – Face to Face by Colby Barker, Forks
3rd – Looking into Thought (Self-Portrait) by Pema Hutter-Rennilson, SequimPhotography
1st – Midnight Blooms by Patrick Singhose, Port Angeles
2nd – Holiday Spins by Patrick Singhose, Port Angeles
3rd – Reflections by Thomas Buscher, SequimWriting
1st – Raven Wings by Mary Hofer, Port Angeles
2nd – Faded Crimson Strings by Javante Philips, Sequim
3rd – She Became the Light by Sarah Robbins, Sequim - Community Categories
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Art & Digital Art
1st – Brazilian Dancer by Cyrrah Gunia, Port Angeles
2nd – Whaler’s Moon by Jeffrey Mauger, Port Angeles
3rd – Beach with Green by Wynelle Bridge, SequimPhotography
1st – Untitled by Ernst Schafer, Port Angeles
2nd – Call of the Wolf by Alajiah Estes, Forks
3rd – Backlit Indian Plum by Mark Klinke, CarlsborgPoetry
1st – Lüften by Anna Foster, Port Angeles
2nd – Cutting My Daughter’s Hair by Katherine See Kennedy, Port Angeles
3rd – Sentience by Eva McGinnis, Port AngelesProse
1st – Priscilla and the Cage-Free Bears by Linda B. Myers, Port Angeles
2nd – Summer Nights by Chris Kleinfelter, Port Angeles
3rd – Twin Fiddles by Stephen Workman, Port AngelesMusic
1st – Prairie Dog Town by Lake Lust, Port Angeles
2nd – Meta for Us by Amelie Atwater, Port Angeles
3rd – Eat the Rich by Malik and Zero Atwater, Port Angeles
Enter the Annual Art, Photography, Writing & Music Contest
Residents living in Clallam and Jefferson counties on the North Olympic Peninsula are encouraged to submit creative works to the Tidepools annual contest for a chance to win cash prizes and publication. Contest categories include art, photography, poetry, prose, and music, and is open to Peninsula College students as well as local youth and adult creators. The contest runs from late October through early January every year.
About Tidepools
Published annually since 1964, Tidepools Magazine showcases original art, photography, poetry, prose, and music created by residents of Clallam and Jefferson counties. Peninsula College students lead every stage of the publication process—editing, designing, and marketing—gaining hands-on experience in publishing and community engagement.
Tidepools is made possible with support from the Associated Student Council, Peninsula Daily News, and The Buccaneer.
Previous Issues of Tidepools
Previous issues of Tidepools magazine are available for purchase locally at The Bookaneer, Port Book and News, Odyssey Bookshop, and The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. The Peninsula College library and all branches of North Olympic Library Systems have copies of Tidepools available for review as well.
Be a Part of Tidepools
Students and community members can gain hands-on experience in publication and design and earn college credit producing a high-quality literary arts magazine. Interested students enroll in one, two, or three quarters of ENGL 180, 181, & 182 “Exploring Literature & the Arts” and earn humanities distribution and/or elective credit. A variety of co-editor, senior editor, and managing editor roles are available depending on student interests and experience.
A faculty-led team of students from a variety of backgrounds design and market the contest and magazine, network with local professionals and educators, coordinate events, and build their portfolios. Anyone preparing to work in any of the following fields is encouraged to register:
- graphic design
- web design
- eCommerce
- publishing
- digital publishing
- communications
- writing
- editing
- marketing
- social media marketing
- community outreach
Questions about Tidepools?
Contact Deirdre Frank, Tidepools Editor-in-Chief and faculty advisor at dfrank@pencol.edu or (360) 417-6489. For contest inquiries or details on our upcoming issue, email tidepools.magazine@gmail.com.
Additionally, be sure to visit the official Tidepools website for the latest announcements and events!