Arts & Culture
The City of Port Townsend is proud to be the new home of the Port Townsend Creative District! Creative Districts are areas in towns and cities across the state whose identity and community have a special connection to the arts. The Washington State Arts Commission created the program to help provide visibility and support for the artists and creative economy in these places.
The Creative District program was developed by the Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) in 2019 as a way to support arts-driven economic activity. It is also a placemaking initiative, meaning it is focused on highlighting a specific area’s unique assets as they relate to its culture, history, and environment. Port Townsend’s Creative District was certified in 2020. It includes Uptown, Downtown, and Fort Worden. There are currently 20 Creative Districts in the State and several more communities working towards certification. Some neighboring districts include Coupeville, Langley, Bremerton, and Bainbridge.
Want to learn more about what the City is doing in the Arts? Take a look at The Port Townsend Arts Commission page for more info.
Contact Info for Arts & Culture:
Katy Goodman
Arts & Culture Corrdinator
(360) 379-5098
