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"The artist is not a reporter, but a Great Teacher. It is not his business to depict the world as it is, but as it ought to be."
H. L. Mencken

PT Arts Commission Programs

PT Shorts

Port Townsend Shorts is an ongoing program of dramatic readings, by local actors, of short stories presented the first Saturday evening of each month at 7:30 pm at the Pope Marine Building. PT Shorts coincides with gallery walk, is presented by the Port Townsend Arts Commission, and is always free to the public.

January April July October
February May August November
March June September December

Art Port Townsend

Juried art show with artist studio tour, each fall.

Port Townsend Playwrights Festival

Annual competition for Jefferson County playwrights to write original one-act plays. Winning plays receive performance at a local theater venue each spring.

Angel of the Arts

Yearly award to recognize an outstanding volunteer in the arts.

Ethnic Arts Fest

Festivals celebrating different cultures with a day of workshops, music, and food.

Public Art

Various projects to incorporate public art into City buildings and parks.

Young Playwrights Festival

A theater festival focused on young playwrights.