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 ArtWalk! From 5 to 8 p.m., many venues offer light refreshments, share demonstrations, and invite visitors to meet artists while diving...
Skate Park Mural Movie Night! Lords of Dogtown
Free Movie Screening!Lords of DogtownWednesday, June 17th, 8:00pmKey City Public Theatre419 Washington Street, 98368The Creative District is partnering with the Port Townsend Film Festival and Key City Public Theatre for a free screening of the film Lords of Dogtown....
Call for Artists – Uptown Street Fair Activity
Creative District Call for Artists: Uptown Street Fair Kids Art Activity Project Overview The Creative District announces an open call for artists interested in leading a drop-in, all ages arts/craft activity at the 41st Annual Uptown Street Fair on Saturday,...
Skate Park Mural Project
The City of Port Townsend Creative District has received a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) to paint murals at the Seamus Sims Skate Park! The Park is located at 250 Monroe Street in downtown Port Townsend at the heart of our Creative District....
ArtWalk Activation Fund
In 2025, the Creative District launched a funding program to bring new arts activations to Port Townsend’s monthly ArtWalk. The goal of this program is to support participating venues to partner with local artists to present live music, workshops, performances or...
PT Arts & Culture Videos
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!
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...
Poet Laureate Happenings
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 or fifth Wednesday from January-October at a different location in...