2026 Art Awards Nominations Open Now!

Posted on June 8, 2026

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...

Skate Park Mural Project

Posted on March 13, 2026

Murals at the Seamus Sims Skate Park In February of 2026, the City of Port Townsend Creative District received a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) to paint murals at the Seamus Sims Skate Park. In June, artist Jesse Joshua Watson was chosen...

PT Arts & Culture Videos

Posted on March 4, 2026

We are excited to share the great creative work in our community through the City’s Arts & Culture YouTube play list. Thank you to everyone who has helped to bring these projects and programs to life!  Go to...

Call for Artists: PT Library Art in Action Program

Posted on December 3, 2025

Art in Action Art in Action is a craft and artistic practice demonstation program at the Port Townsend Public Library. It aims to connect patrons with the Library’s collection through live presentations of a craft depicted in one of the collection’s items....

2025 Art Awards Nominations Open

Posted on October 14, 2025

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

Posted on October 10, 2025

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...