What is the Creative District up to?
There is always a way to connect with the arts in PT! For more events, classes, and happenings from artists and organizations throughout Port Townsend and East Jefferson County, check out our Community Calendar.
First Saturday ArtWalk
The first Saturday of each month, more than 20 galleries and alternative spaces across Port Townsend keep their doors open late for Art Walk! From 5 to 8 p.m., many venues offer light refreshments, share demonstrations, and invite visitors to meet artists while diving...
Soundcheck Art & Music Festival
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 February in the PNW calls for. Soundcheck is a wintertime weekend of participatory, artist-driven events and...
PT Library Art in Action Program
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. It has...
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...
Artist Resource Help Desk
What is it? The Artist Resource Help Desk (ARHD) provides professional guidance for artists seeking assistance with grants, proposals, presentations, marketing (newsletters, flyers, etc.) and connections to resources to support their creative practice. The program...
Arts Commission Grants Open Now
The Port Townsend Arts Commission (PTAC) funds organizations or individuals who are bringing public art experiences to the Port Townsend area. Grants are accepted on a rolling basis, and the commission is now accepting applications for projects that will take place in...
NEXUS
Calling all visual artists * writers * performers * filmmakers * chefs * craftspeople * makers * designers * & other creatives! NEXUS is a monthly gathering for creatives which happens every fourth Wednesday from January-October at a different location in or...