Arts Awards
Since 1999, the Port Towsend Arts Commission has been recognizing outstanding artists and members of the creative community for their contributions to our area's culture and arts identity.
We encourage everyone to help honor these arts heroes! All awardees are nominated by people in the community who want to show their appreciation for how the arts and artists make a difference in our lives and our city.
Nominations for the 2025 Port Townsend Art Awards ARE Now 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 honor notable works of art, artistic achievements and arts events, and celebrate those who have contributed to the arts in Port Townsend and East Jefferson County. Award winners are chosen based on nominations submitted by community members.
Nominations are invited for individual artists, businesses, benefactors for the arts, arts educators, arts supporters, notable art related events and artistic achievements from individuals and organizations.
Nominations are due by December 31, 2025.
Save the Date for the Awards Ceremony! It will be held on the evening of February 27, 2026, location and exact time to be announced.
Nomination Instructions
- Only one nomination may be made per form
- The number of nominations received for each nominee has no bearing on the selection process
- It is highly advisable to collaborate with the nominee to ensure a competitive nomination packet
- Be sure to include all relevant details explaining your nomination
Nominations will be assessed against the following criteria:
- Is uniquely Port Townsend/East Jefferson County
- Shows continued success
- Has a tangible connection to the local arts community
- Promotes tourism/culturalism
- Fosters education
- Presents strong nomination materials
- Is publicly nominated
- Represents a broad array of the arts community: performance, music, supporters/advocates, visual arts
- Is submitted by the deadline
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More Information and form preview: Program Details
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The Angel and Patron of the Arts
Started in 1999, the Angel and Patron of the Arts were two awards provided by the Arts Commission to people in the community whose work supports local arts and culture. The program took a pause in 2020, and resumed in 2024. These awards recognized individuals, artist collectives, and businesses that significantly contributed to the cultural enrichment of our community. In 2025, the Angel and Patron of the arts were reimagined as the Port Townsend Art Awards!
Angel of the Arts Award 2024: Kate Dwyer
The Angel of the Arts Award honors an individual or artist collective in any discipline whose efforts on behalf of local art have been outstanding. This award is given to a community member who has made significant contributions to the creation, production, or performance of works in any art form.
Patron of the Arts Distinction 2024: Tracy Grisman
The Patron of the Arts Distinction recognizes a business owner or community leader who has made a sustained and noteworthy contribution to the arts community over the past year.
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Curious about other arts and culture work being led by the City? Learn more at ptcreativedistrict.org
