Public Art & One Percent for the Arts

The City of Port Townsend Art in Public Places Policy and Procedure provides for the City of Port Townsend's One Percent for Arts Program and other public art funding sources, and accession and de-accession of gifts as pertains to the placement of visual art on publicly owned property. A Public Art Committee is made up of Arts Commission members appointed by the Arts Commission Chair and meets when there are active Public Art Projects.

The Public Art Collection

Public art enriches Port Townsend's public spaces, creating a sense of place, sparking dialogue, and celebrating the community's creativity and heritage. The Port Townsend Arts Commission oversees the City's Public Art Plan and Collection, reflecting our commitment to fostering a vibrant and sustainable public art program that enhances the cultural and visual landscape of the city.