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 through a public process guided by the City’s Art in Public Places Policies and Procedures. The work was completed in October 2026.

Thank you to everyone who helped bring this project to life! Special thanks to the Artist Selection Panel, City of Port Townsend Parks Department and Shawn Wiles, and everyone who came out to help and offer their input along the way! 

Photos by Tyler Rowe, Cold Pizza Creative

Some background and details about the project