Student Art Exhibit

Student Art Exhibit

Let’s celebrate our student artists! Art teachers from all four public schools in Port Townsend, with support from the PT PTA, Arts Commission, and Creative District, are presenting a week-long art show with an opening reception, event for April ArtWalk, and...
Art Supply Swap

Art Supply Swap

Support reuse, sustainability, and keeping items out of the waste stream and our waterways by coming to the Art Supply Swap! We welcome contributions of all kinds of supplies from yarn to paint, fabric to doodads, canvases and paper to frames and pastels. No large...
Soundcheck Art & Music Festival

Soundcheck Art & Music Festival

THANK YOU FOR A GREAT WEEKEND!CHECK OUT THE BEACON’S EVENT COVERAGE HERE! SOUNDCHECKArt & Music for Everyone Friday, February 27th – Sunday, March 1st, 2026Port Townsend, WA It’s cozy. It’s creative. It’s connection. It’s what...
RFQ Open for Library Summer Reading Program T-Shirt Design

RFQ Open for Library Summer Reading Program T-Shirt Design

The Creative District, in partnership with the Port Townsend Public Library, seeks submissions from artists interested in creating a t-shirt design for the Library’s summer reading program. The commission is $500. Submissions are due November 30, 2025.  Project...
2025 Art Awards Nominations Open

2025 Art Awards Nominations Open

Do you know someone or someplace that has made a difference in our community through the arts this year? Nominate them for a Port Townsend Art Award! The awards, a program of the Port Townsend Arts Commission, honor notable works of art, artistic achievements and arts...
RFQ Open for Creative District Poster Project

RFQ Open for Creative District Poster Project

The Creative District seeks submissions from artists interested in creating a poster series to represent some of the program’s work. The commission is $1,600 for four poster designs. Submissions are due October 31st, 2025.  Project Overview The Creative District...