What we do

Since 1998 PT Artscape has been providing visual and dramatic arts in the Port Townsend Public Schools, grades K-12. Consortium programs integrate the arts into the regular classrooms, help teachers enhance their curriculum through the arts, expand student access to and experience with the arts, and provide instruction and mentoring to artists who wish to teach their art. Over the years, program offerings have evolved with the changing and increasing interest and engagement of teachers. The Port Townsend School District is the lead agency for the Consortium activities which are funded through a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission. Students benefiting from 2004-2005 Consortium activities, 1,200, educators, 38.

We strive to create free and easy to use arts lesson plans that are accessible for both teachers and students. Please explore the 'Resources for Teachers' section for lesson examples and our Vimeo site.