Welcome!
Northwind Arts Center and the Port Townsend Arts Commission present the 15th annual Port Townsend Arts Festival. This year the schedule of events includes visual arts, literary events, workshops, lectures, and an artist studio tour.
Art Port Townsend – Calendar
August 2 – September 1
| August 2 | Juried Show Exhibition Opens |
| August 3 | Juror Lecture 1:00 pm David Lynx is the director of the Larson Gallery in Yakima, WA |
| August 3 | Art Walk – 5:30 to 8 pm |
| August 6 | Art Port Townsend Write In – 7 pm Poets respond to exhibit |
| August 22 | Ekphrastic Readings – 7 pm Poets responses to exhibit |
| August 24 – 25 | Art Studio Tour – 10 am to 4 pm See sidebar menu for list of Participating Studios |
| September 1 | Juried show Exhibition Closes – 5 pm |
Juried Regional Art Exhibit
This is an exhibit by artists from Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, British Columbia, and Alaska. The juror will select pieces to include in the show from artist’s submissions.
Artist Studio Tour
The tour offers an opportunity to visit local artists, observe demonstrations, and discuss the creative process throughout an intensive weekend of art, August 24 – 25, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Lectures and Performances
During this Festival month there will be activities including music, poetry, lectures, workshops, and theater.