Since 1999, the Port Townsend 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, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds from 5:00-6:30pm.
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
Today is Giving Tuesday! The Friends of the Port Townsend Library, a nonprofit organization established in 1978, funds programs, services, materials, and occasional capital projects beyond what the library budget covers. Our support comes primarily from donations and book sales. On this year's Giving Tuesday, please consider giving the Friends of the Port Townsend Library a donation. To learn more about the Friends of the Port Townsend Library, visit their website https://www.friendsofptlibrary.org/ .
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