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I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes - October 11, 2022 and November 4, 2022 III. Funding requests
• John Hodgeman event
• PT Main street request (Tyler Street Plaza tent winterization)
• Port Townsend Creative District IV. LTAC Retreat V. Revenue Report/ Updates VI. Activity and General Updates VII. Adjourn
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LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
DATE: October 11, 2022 START TIME: 3:00 p.m. LOCATION: City Hall (In person and virtual)
VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT: David Faber (Chair), Katy Goodman, Cindy Finnie, Denise Winter, Natalie Maitland,
Barb Trailer, Danielle McClelland Sherri Hanke
NON-VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT: Mari Mullen, Arlene Alen
MEMBERS EXCUSED: MEMBERS ABSENT: Nathan Barnett
CITY STAFF PRESENT: City Manager John Mauro, Finance Manager Ron Logghe, Director of Finance and Technology Services
Connie Anderson, City Clerk Alyssa Rodrigues
Topic Action
Chair David Faber called the meeting to order at 3:07p.m.
Approval of Minutes: July 12, 2022 Motion to approve minutes of July 12, 2022
as presented by Natalie, second by Barb.
Motion carried unanimously.
Revenue Review and 2023 Revenue Forecast: Finance Manager Ron Logghe reviewed August revenue. He explained the updated charts are
expecting to come in as good as last year and both segments (governmental
and non-governmental) are coming ahead of forecast. He went on to say most of the state revenue has a two-month lag and they have not received July or August
LTAC Budget and Budget Request Framework: City Manager John Mauro explained the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Process for Budget Requests. Discussion ensued around formalizing and making final changes at the beginning of year and options for partially funding.
Motion to approve Budget Request Framework with scrivener’s error updates and modification to page 7 adding language about partial funding as presented by Danielle, second by Barb.
Motion carried unanimously.
2023 Budget: Mr. Logghe explained the DRAFT 2023 Budget. Discussion ensued around Communications and Marketing Manager and whether this position should be partially funded by LTAC for $75,000. The Committee went
on to discuss Council’s lack of interest in spending more money on marketing
for tourism. In addition, they discussed LTAC funds being used to help residents as well as tourism. The Committee decided to create a subcommittee to meet in three weeks to discuss budget and Communications and Marketing Manager role and bring back a recommendation to a Special Session LTAC meeting.
Motion to approve a subgroup to discuss budget and position as presented by Katy, second by Danielle. Motion carried
unanimously.
Topic Action
Subcommittee members will consist of (Voting Members) Natalie, Sherry, Mayor Faber and (Non-Voting Members) John and Arlene.
Activity and General Updates:
• Danielle thanked the city staff for helping PTFF successfully have the Film Festival in person.
• Barb thanked the City as well and stated they had a better turn out then 2019 at the Wooden Boat Festival.
• Denise explained she was happy to open the Key City Theater doors and
are seeing Pre-Covid turn out at current show.
• Mari explained recent Main Street Programs have been successful and shared events coming up.
• Natalie shared TAPS will be open for a one time only event on Saturday
the 28th.
Next Regular Meeting: January 10, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.
Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 4:55pm
SPECIAL SESSION LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
DATE: November 4, 2022 START TIME: 1:00 p.m. LOCATION: City Hall (In person and virtual)
VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT: David Faber (Chair), Katy Goodman, Denise Winter, Natalie Maitland, Sherri Hanke, Nathan Barnett
NON-VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT: Mari Mullen, Arlene Alen
MEMBERS EXCUSED: Barb Trailer, Danielle McClelland, Cindy Finnie MEMBERS ABSENT:
CITY STAFF PRESENT: City Manager John Mauro, Finance Manager Ron Logghe, Director of Finance and Technology Services
Connie Anderson, City Clerk Alyssa Rodrigues
Topic Action
Chair David Faber called the meeting to order at 1:00pm
2023 Budget Recommendation to Council: City Manager John Mauro provided an update from subgroup regarding budget, proposed changes and
rationale behind Communication and Marketing Manager.
Discussion ensued around the recommendation from the subgroup to move forward with position. The Committee went on to discuss LTACs overall vision and strategic multiyear approach which this position will be leading and
coordinating. In addition, the Committee discussed how the position will
manage to meet the needs of the City and LTAC as well as Chambers involvement with position. The Committee discussed the value of tourism to the community/region and
how to get the tourism outcomes the City wants. They went on to discuss if
LTAC can make recommendations to the job description, the process for pulling back if the position did not work, and evaluation feedback for the position. They discussed accountability with position and Chamber as well as Arlene’s thoughts on the role. Mayor Faber explained how this position will staff LTAC
and it will help connect all the pieces. Concerns were raised about how the
position will be measured. The Committee went on to discuss the John Hodgeman event and the process for how it was placed in budget as well as the process for getting grant funding
from LTAC. The Committee discussed the lack of information for John
Hodgeman grant request and discussed reserving the $5,000 for the event once more details are received to make the decision at the January meeting. They agreed If the event does not get accepted through grant process the $5,000 will
Motion to approve the budget with
Topic Action
be added to the LTAC grant budget.
In addition, the committee discussed Tourism Sustainability Taskforce, digital
ads vs. print ads, funding for ads, Winter Marketing Campaign details and map, and the 50/50 time split of position between LTAC and City. Mari questioned if a proposal could come through the January meeting for the
Creative District as they are not receiving their expected funding. Mr. Mauro and
Director of Finance and Technology Service Connie Anderson explained guidance on the ARPA dollars and how it cannot be used for a third-party entity. In addition, Mr. Mauro confirmed if the whole amount for position is not used the remaining funds would carry over to the next years LTAC budget.
amendment of $5,000 being reserved for the John Hodgeman event for vote in
January and if event does not get accepted
the $5,000 will be added to the LTAC grant budget as presented by Nathan, seconded by Katy. Vote: Motion carried 4 to 3. Nathan, David,
Natalie, and Katy in favor. Cindy, Denise,
and Sherri opposed.
Next Regular Meeting: January 10, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.
Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 2:35pm.
Attachment A:
Application and Proposal for Port Townsend Lodging Tax Funds
Aim is to get this form online similar to:
https://cityofpt.us/police/webform/special-events-permit-application
Event:
Location:
Dates:
Requested Amount: Total Project Budget:
Organization/Agency Name:
Federal Tax ID Number:
Event, Project or Activity Name (if applicable):
Contact Name and Title:
Mailing Address: City: State: Zip:
Phone: Email Address:
☐Non-Profit
☐For-Profit
☐Public Agency
CERTIFICATION
I am an authorized agent of the organization/agency applying for funding. I understand that:
•I am proposing a tourism-related event. If awarded, my organization intends to enter into a Facility Use
Agreement with the City and provide liability insurance for the duration of the contract naming the City
as an additional insured and in an amount determined by the City.
•Reporting requirements meeting state guidelines outlined in this application must be submitted with final
request for reimbursement.
Printed or Typed Name:
Date: Signature:
Judge John Hodgeman Live Recording at the Wheeler Theater - January 28
Wheeler Theater - Fort Worden State Park
January 28, 2023
$5,000
Centrum Foundation
23-7348302
Robert Birman, Executive Director
P.O. Box 1158 Port Townsend WA 98368
(360) 385-3102 x111 rbirman@centrum.org
X
January 2, 2023
Robert A. Birman
$12,850
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Lodging tax funds vary from year to year. A forecast of lodging tax revenue is made by City staff as part of the City
budget development process and determined by City Council with a recommendation from the Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee. Current lodging tax funds are distributed among a variety of initiatives, including marketing,
events, infrastructure, fee waivers and debt service. We anticipate that funding requests for new projects or
initiatives under consideration as part of this application process to be a total of $20,000 per year, with individual
projects between $1000 - $10,000 each cycle.
Provide us with an overview of your request.
Attach:
1.Description of the event or project being proposed for LTAC funding.
2.If your agency is a non-profit, a copy of your agency’s current non-profit corporate registration with
the Washington Secretary of State.
3.Brochures or other information about your event in particular items showing recent tourism
promotion efforts.
4.Detailed project budget
This proposal and all documents filed with the City are public records. The City may choose to post on its website
copies of the proposals and attached documents.
The State of Washington requires an estimate for the following questions below. LTAC will use these attendance
inputs as 60% of the application’s total score with the other 40% coming from questions further below about the
organization and the event).
As a direct result of your proposed tourism-related event or initiative, provide
an estimate of:
What method was used to
determine attendance in previous
years?
a.Overall Attendance
Enter the total number of people predicted to
attend this activity, and select the method used to
determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
b.Attendance, 50+ Miles
Enter the number of people who traveled greater
than 50 miles predicted to attend this activity, and
select the method used to determine the
attendance.
Predicted: ☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
c.Attendance, Out of State, Out of Country
Enter the number of people from outside the state
and country predicted to attend this activity, and
select the method used to determine the
attendance.
Predicted: ☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
d.Attendance, Paid for Overnight Lodging
Enter the number of predicted to attend this activity
and pay for overnight lodging, and select the
method used to determine the attendance.
Predicted: ☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
e.Attendance, Did Not Pay for Overnight Lodging
Enter the number of predicted to attend this activity
without paying for overnight lodging, and select the
method used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
Application Overview and Questions
280 direct attendance
plus possible remote on-site seating for 100 more
x
30% of current ticket holders are from more
than 50 miles away: est. 114 total
x
x
x
We have sold tickets in 3 countries, 9 states, and 56
cities already; est 75
x
x
110
x
270
x
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Methods for Count/Estimation
Direct Count: Actual count of visitors using methods such as paid admissions or registrations, clicker counts
at entry points, vehicle counts or number of chairs filled. A direct count may also include information
collected directly from businesses, such as hotels, restaurants or tour guides, likely to be affected by an
event.
Indirect Count: Estimate based on information related to the number of visitors such as raffle tickets sold,
redeemed discount certificates, brochures handed out, police requirements for crowd control or visual
estimates.
Representative Survey: Information collected directly from individual visitors/participants. A representative
survey is a highly structured data collection tool, based on a defined random sample of participants, and
the results can be reliably projected to the entire population attending an event and includes margin of
error and confidence level.
Informal Survey: Information collected directly from individual visitors or participants in a non-random
manner that is not representative of all visitors or participants. Informal survey results cannot be projected
to the entire visitor population and provide a limited indicator of attendance because not all participants
had an equal chance of being included in the survey.
Structured Estimate: Estimate produced by computing known information related to the event or location.
For example, one jurisdiction estimated attendance by dividing the square footage of the event area by the
international building code allowance for persons (3 square feet).
Actual data will be required with your final reimbursement.
City staff and the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) wish to understand the following and will be scoring
the application accordingly (40% of total score; applications need not achieve total points or points in all
categories to be considered):
About the Event or Initiative Points
available
Answer/Explanation
f. Is the event or initiative a new
offering to Port Townsend?
2
g. Will the event or project create
local jobs or utilize local vendors? How
is this determined/measured?
2
h. Will the event or project increase
overnight stays or overnight stays in the
offseason (October – May)?
2
i. Describe any partnerships with
organizations or businesses related to
this event or project.
2
j. Does the event or project leverage
any funds or in-kind?
2
Yes. This event is the first event of a new tour--the first
since 2019. It sold-out in 48 hours. Centrum is coordinating
opportunities to beam the show to a second site at Fort
Worden for overflow audiences.
Centrum is a producer for this event, and as such, its hourly
production crew and some salaried staff are contracted to
support this event.
Yes. This is a January event and is at maximum capacity at present. We have sold tickets in 3 countries, 9 states, and 56 cities to date.
This is a partnership with the Judge John Hodgeman
podcast, Mayor David Faber, and Centrum. We are renting
facilities and services from Fort Worden Hospitality.
Private donations are involved to support this event and we may enjoy in-kind support from KPTZ radio.
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j. Does the event/project include a
capital project component? If so, what
is the approach to maintenance or
renewal?
2
k. The event or project must be open
to the public to qualify for LTAC
funding. In addition, is the event or
initiative free or ticketed?
1
About the Organization Points
available Answer/Explanation
l. Is your organization represented
on LTAC by a board or staff member?
1
m. Are you a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization?
2
n. Briefly describe a relevant past
organizational success related to
this project/event
2
o. Did you receive funds for this
event/project last year? Have you
received LTAC funding of any kind
before?
1
Application Deadline: Calls for proposals will be made in June, with the deadline on June 30 and with consideration
from July through September. Applications may be received online (link forthcoming) or at Port Townsend City Hall.
Submit a PDF and one original signed copy to:
City of Port Townsend Lodging Tax Budget Request
Connie Anderson, Finance and Technology Services Director
250 Madison Street
Port Townsend, WA
Email: canderson@cityofpt.us
You must complete and sign the cover sheet with this packet
You may use a Supplemental Form or type the questions and answers on separate sheets of paper.
Please number each page in your packet, except for the brochures/information.
Application Timeline
No.
This is a ticketed event and is open to the public. On-site
tickets are $35 each. Overflow seating may be set at $20
each and will include a meet & greet with the artists after
the show.
Yes.
Yes.
Centrum has 50 years of producing live events at The
Wheeler Theater and served 14,000 guests in 2019, it's
most recent pre-pandemic season. We enjoyed capacity
audiences throughout 2022 as well.
Funds were not available to individual organizations in
recent years.
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Centrum is pleased to support the production of a live recording with studio
audience of the popular satirical podcast, Judge John Hodgman, on January
28, 2023 at the Joseph F. Wheeler Theater at Fort Worden State Park in Port
Townsend.
American author, actor, and humorist, John Hodgeman, has published works such as The
Areas of My Expertise, More Information Than You Require, and That Is All. He is known for his
personification of a PC in contrast to Justin Long's personification of a Mac in Apple's "Get
a Mac" advertising campaign, and for his work as a contributor on Comedy Central's The
Daily Show with Jon Stewart. John also writes a mini-column regularly for The New York
Times magazine. His most recent book, Medallion Status, was released in October 2019.
This event marks the first tour stop for the podcast team since Covid, here in Port
Townsend, before heading off to Vancouver, BC, Seattle, Portland, Denver, and more. The
show gets 100,000-120,000 downloads a week, which makes this a great tourist
promotion opportunity. The talent gets no guarantee but will take home 85% of direct
ticket sales.
Our Wheeler Theater seating sold-out in 48 hours and the Centrum box office team
confirms that 85% of buyers are first-time buyers at Centrum. 30% of tickets sold to date
are from more than 50 miles outside of Port Townsend.
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ABOUT THE SHOW
In each episode, "Judge" John Hodgman hears and renders a judgment on a dispute (often
over petty or trivial matters) between two people (calling in via Skype or similar program
from their home location) in a virtual "courtroom" setting. Hodgman's co-host most
episodes is "bailiff" Jesse Thorn, who introduces each episode, interjects humorous
questions and observations during cases, and interviews the disputants before and after
Hodgman's verdict is announced. Several episodes have also included notable "expert
witnesses" who call in and offer their insight into the case. Though Hodgman has no
formal legal training or experience (often describing himself as dispensing "fake internet
justice"), and much of the content is played for laughs and entertainment, the disputants
in each episode do verbally agree to abide by Hodgman's ruling before their case is heard.
The podcast launched in November 2010 and released its 500th episode in January 2021.
NPR’s All Things Considered reported, "The show is a vehicle for comedy, but Hodgman and Thorn
both say the podcast has an earnest side, too. Jokes aside, they say, Hodgman really does take the
job of fake internet judge seriously. 'The best Judge John Hodgman cases,' Thorn says, 'are always
about the relationship between the litigants.'"
Tickets: General Admission seating - $35 per ticket
Co-produced and sponsored by David Faber
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2 January 2023
City of Port Townsend
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
250 Madison Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
RE: Centrum LTAC Grant for Judge John Hodgman Live Event at Fort Worden on 1/28/2023
Members of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee,
During our final meeting of 2022, I presented a request for $5,000.00 from LTAC funds to
help produce & support a live show of the Judge John Hodgman Podcast here in Port Townsend.
At the time, I unfortunately did not yet have sufficient details about the show or the particular
budgetary needs, but LTAC reserved $5,000 from the 2023 budget for potential funding of the
live show pending additional details and set the review for our LTAC meeting on 1/10/2023.
Happily, I now have considerably greater detail regarding the show & the budgetary request.
Centrum has agreed to be the local production partner for the show, which is scheduled
to occur at the 250-seat Wheeler Theater on the Fort Worden campus on 1/28/2023 starting at
8pm. This document is intended as a supplement to Centrum’s grant application to provide
additional information & justification for awarding the $5,000.00 LTAC grant.
Firstly, the Port Townsend show is scheduled to be the very first show of Judge John
Hodgman’s first tour since 2019 (pre-covid) and the response to the tour announcement has
been spectacular. Tickets went on sale for $35 each in mid-December & sold out in less than 48
hours. I personally am aware of a people who have purchased tickets & will be traveling here
from Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Victoria B.C., and, in one particularly interesting turn of
events, Hawaii, with the person from Hawaii having booked 5 nights at the Belmont Hotel on
either end of the show. I believe Centrum has provided additional data regarding the location of
origin for various other ticket purchasers. In other words, the show is directly driving tourism to
Port Townsend & increasing the number of heads-in-beds during the off-season.
In addition to the direct tourism impact of the live show, the Judge John Hodgman podcast
receives between 100,000 and 120,000 downloads each week from listeners all around the
world. I spoke with Jesse Thorn, the co-host (he calls himself the “bailiff” on the show), who
informed me that for a regular advertising spot on their podcast they charge $2,000.00. Since
announcing the show, they have spoken about Port Townsend repeatedly, including calling Port
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Townsend the “Judge John Hodgman Capital of the World”. There are six episodes running from
when the show was originally announced through the week leading up to the show on 1/28/2023,
meaning that were Port Townsend marketers wanting to purchase equivalent advertising, it
would likely cost about $12,000.00. This advertising also markets the city to a different—and
likely younger—demographic than is typically targeted by Port Townsend’s marketing efforts.
And all of this is to say absolutely nothing of the value of having a full-length Port Townsend-
centric episode of Judge John Hodgman, which will remain available in perpetuity and be listened
to by an unknowable number of people years into the future, the value of which, from a
marketing perspective, seems significantly greater than the value of the fleeting direct marketing.
John Hodgman & Jesse Thorn normally request a $5,000 guarantee to perform a live
show, but have waived that $5,000.00 guarantee, effectively providing that as an in-kind
donation to support the event. They will instead only receive a portion of the ticket sales for the
show. That said, putting on an event like this is still expensive, hence Centrum’s grant application.
Lastly, I preliminarily ran the show/grant application (actually, I prepared this prior to the
completion of the grant application, but I made an educated guess about the components)
through LTAC’s weighting criteria to see how it would score:
Key Criteria Criteria Points
Does this proposal…
Increase number of visits as per above? Yes: proceed
Provide additional visitations to Port Townsend in the
offseason?
Yes: +3
Provide a new (<3) offering to Port Townsend Yes: +2
Create local jobs or utilize local vendors Yes: +2
Increase overnight stays? Yes: +1
Increase overnight stays in the offseason? Yes: +1
Reflect partnerships with organizations & businesses? Yes: +2
Include a capital project component? No
Leverage matching or in-kind funds? Yes: +2
Is the proposal from
an organization that…
Does not have a board or staff member represented by
the LTAC?
No
Is a non-profit? Yes: +1
Has a track record of project success? Yes: +2
Did not receive funds the previous year? No(?)
Is the project/event
projected to attract
visitors/attendance…
Over 100? Yes: +1
Over 250? Yes(?): +2
…and include free attendance? No
TOTAL: 17 or 19
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This show scores a 17 (or perhaps a 19) out of a possible 25 points, appears to fit & exceed
the criteria established for LTAC funding, and would be beneficial for our community. This
request meets the requirements of RCW 67.28, no impacts need to be mitigated, and no permits
should be required.
Best,
David J. Faber
Mayor, City of Port Townsend
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CENTRUM
EVENT BUDGET
JOHN HODGEMAN EVENT JANUARY 28 2023
Revenue Ticket Sales $7,700 LTAC (projected) $5,000 Individual Donation $750
Total Revenue….............. $13,450 * excluding possible overflow seating
Expenses Artist Fees ($6,545) Advertising ($1,000) Ticket Fees ($670) Stage Crew ($600) Artist Housing ($300) Cleaning Fees ($190) Theater Rent ($750) Catering ($400) Equipment ($750) Production Staff ($645)
Admin Fee ($1,000)
Total Expenses…................ ($12,850)
Result….............................. $600
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TICKETS AND
WORKSHOPS
2022
centrum
Music | Youth | Visual Arts | Creative Writing | Artist Residencies
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Robert A. Birman,
Executive Director
AS WE RETURN to programs in-person again at Fort Worden State Park,
I invite you to join the global Centrum community of artists in the pursuit
of lifelong learning, the arts, and the honoring of diverse cultures and
traditions.
DISCOVER creative workshops, mainstage performances, nightclub events,
free literary readings, lectures, dances, artist residencies, youth programs,
and so much more.
OUR PROGRAMS this year will welcome participants in-person (up to date
vaccine required for all campus visitors in 2022) as well as online. As always,
we welcome youth age 18 and younger to all performances for free, with an
advance reservation, following our COVID protocols.
AGAIN THIS SUMMER our Blues and Jazz in the Clubs concerts will occur in
venues throughout Fort Worden. We encourage club-goers to enjoy a meal
and shopping in downtown Port Townsend before heading to the Fort.
And for afternoon McCurdy Pavilion concerts in the summer, gates open at
Noon with BBQ available on site.
THE CENTRUM COMMUNITY is grateful for support from the National
Endowment for the Arts, Washington State Arts Commission, Washington
State Parks Commission, City of Port Townsend, Jefferson County, and
the Fort Worden PDA. On behalf of the Centrum staff and board, I extend
our thanks to all of our donors and sponsors who support our mission and
Centrum’s unique role in the Puget Sound community.
See you at Centrum!
BACK TO CENTRUM!
WELCOME
BACK TO CENTRUM!
CENTRUM.ORG
FOR TICKETS CALL (800) 746-1982
LEFT: Rene Marie and John Clayton, Centrum’s Jazz Port Townsend. Photo by Jim Levitt
COVER: Douglas Lora & João Luiz of The Brasil Guitar Duo, featured artists in Centrum’s 2022 Chamber Music Series. Photo by Dario Acosta
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APRIL
PORT TOWNSEND CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES Pages 4-5
All concerts at Wheeler Theater
Sunday, April 3, 2 p.m.
Brasil Guitar Duo
CHORO Pages 2-3
Saturday, April 23, 7:30 p.m.
Wheeler Theater
Faculty Concert
Sunday, April 24, 9-10:30 a.m.
Wheeler Theater
Participant Concert
MAY
RED HOT STRINGS Page 16
Saturday, May 28, 7:30 p.m.
Concert, Wheeler Theater
AUGUST
PORT TOWNSEND ACOUSTIC BLUES
Pages 14-15
Saturday August 6, 1:30 p.m.
McCurdy Pavilion
Acoustic Blues Showcase
BLUES IN THE CLUBS
Friday & Saturday,
August 5-6
7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
JULY
FIDDLE TUNES
Pages 8-9
McCurdy Pavilion:
Monday, July 4, 1:30 p.m.
Fiddles on the Fourth
Friday, July 8, 7:30 p.m
Fiddle Tunes Friday
Saturday, July 9, 1:30 p.m.
Fiddle Tunes Finale
PORT TOWNSEND WRITERS’ CONFERENCE
Pages 10-11
Public Readings, 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 17
Matthew Olzmann
CMarie Fuhrman
Tess Gallagher
Monday, July 18
Shin Yu Pai
Sam Ligon
Kristen Millares Young
Tuesday, July 19
Sayantani Dasgupta
Anna Quinn
Terrance Hayes
Wednesday, July 20
Dawn Pinchon Barron
David Haynes
Melissa Febos
Thursday, July 21
Wendy Call
Adrian Blevins
Sebastian Matthews
Friday, July 22
Gary Copeland Lilley
Kate Lebo
Arna Bontemps Hemenway
JULY
JAZZ PORT TOWNSEND
Pages 12-13
McCurdy Pavilion:
Saturday, July 30, 1:30 p.m.
Joel Frahm, Jay Thomas,
George Cables, Chuck
Deardorf, Matt Wilson
Sara Gazarek, Grace Kelly,
Marion Hayden, Dawn
Clement, Allison Miller
Tamir Hendelman, Jon Hamar,
Jeff Hamilton
Saturday, July 30, 7:30 p.m.
Wycliffe Gordon, Adrian
Cunningham, John Hansen,
Chris Symer, Allison Miller
Terell Stafford, Wycliffe Gordon,
Grace Kelly, Joel Frahm, Bruce
Forman, Jeremy Siskind, John
Clayton, Matt Wilson
JAZZ IN THE CLUBS
Friday, July 29
7:30p.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday, July 30
10 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
SEPTEMBER
UKULELE FESTIVAL
PORT TOWNSEND
Page 17
All concerts at
Wheeler Theater
Thursday, September 8
7:30 p.m.
Ukulele Bonanza #1
Friday, September 9
7:30 p.m.
Ukulele Bonanza #2
JUNE
PORT TOWNSEND CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES Pages 4-5
Friday, June 10 and Saturday,
June 11, 7:30 p.m.
Student Showcase Concerts
Sunday, June 12, 2 p.m.
Dover Quartet
VOICE WORKS
Pages 6-7
Tuesday, June 28, 7:30 p.m.Wheeler Theater Vocal Showcase #1
Thursday, June 30, 7:30 p.m.
Wheeler Theater
Vocal Showcase #2
Friday, July 1, 8 p.m.USO Bldg. Polka Dot Dance
PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE
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APRIL 20–24
FORT WORDEN STATE PARK
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FACULTY CONCERT
Saturday, April 23, 7:30 p.m.
Wheeler Theater, Tickets $32
General Admission
(18 and under free)
Featured Performers:
Dudu Maia, bandolim
Anat Cohen, clarinet
Douglas Lora, 7-string guitar
Daniela Spielmann, fl ute, sax
Alexandre Lora, pandeiro
Jovino Santos Neto, keyboard
Workshop Participant
Performance
Sunday, April 24, 9–10:30 a.m.
Wheeler Theater
Free and open to the public
Choro (pronounced “shoro”) is
a musical genre from Brazil that
blends European melodic and
harmonic traditions with African
rhythms. Classical and jazz
musicians who are profi cient on
their instrument will build skills
and fi nd inspiration in this
extended weekend workshop.
Enjoy instruction and
demonstrations from six of the
world’s top Choro musicians.
Those musicians are masters of
bandolim (mandolin), clarinet,
saxophone, accordion,
guitar, keyboard, and
percussion. They
perform in a Saturday
concert that sells out
every year, so reserve
your seats early!
Anat Cohen
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Centrum’s world-class faculty
will bring you the most authentic
Choro experience you can
fi nd without a passport.
Faculty member Daniela Spielmann of
Rio de Janeiro says, “I try to express
the love I feel for life and for people
through my playing. The vibrant
rhythms, harmonies and melodic
structures of this music can be heard
in pubs, street festivals and our jam
sessions called ‘Roda de Choro.’ It’s
the expression of our popular culture.
I want the whole world to hear it.”
Five of the six faculty/performers are
natives of Brazil, bringing with them
all the atmosphere and nuances of
a neighborhood Roda in Rio.
Jovino Santos Neto | Douglas Lora | Alexandre Lora | Dudu Maia | Daniela Spielmann
13TH
ANNIVERSARY
SEASONCHOROBRAZILIAN
Dudu Maia, Artistic Director
FORT WORDEN STATE PARK
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UPCOMING CONCERT
Brasil Guitar DuoSunday, April 3, 2 p.m.
João Luiz and Douglas Lora, guitars
Sponsored by Gay and Gary Eisenberger
Wheeler Theater, Tickets $45
Lauded by Classical Guitar Magazine
for their “maturity of musicianship and
technical virtuosity,” the Brasil Guitar Duo
has captured audiences for over twenty
years with their innovative programming.
The Duo joined cellists Yo-Yo Ma and
Carlos Prieto for the October 2014 world
premiere of a work by the esteemed
Cuban composer Leo Brouwer.
The Duo actively strives to expand the
repertoire for two guitars, creating a
seamless blend of classical guitar music
with such traditional Brazilian dance
forms as choro, samba, maxixe, and
baião.
Program
Astor Piazzolla, Zita
Frederic Hand, Still
Egberto Gismonti, Frevo,
A Fala da Paixão, Alegrinho no.2
Leo Brouwer, Sonata de Los Viajeros
Egberto Gismonti, Karatê
MASTER CLASS
AND SHOWCASES
Sponsored by Don and Sylvia White
Master Class
Thursday, June 9, 7:30 p.m., FREE
Ensembles from the workshop coached
by the Dover Quartet
Workshop Participant
Student Showcase Concerts
Friday, June 10, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 11, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $10
All master classes and concerts
are at the Wheeler Theater
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Dover Quartet
Hailed as “the young American string
quartet of the moment,” by The New
Yorker, the Dover Quartet catapulted
to international stardom in 2013,
following a stunning sweep of all
prizes at the Banff Competition, and
has since become one of the most
in-demand ensembles in the world.
They are Ensemble in Residence at
the Curtis Institute of Music as well as
at several other institutions. Equally
comfortable with repertoire from a
range of eras, the quartet has worked
with some of the world’s foremost
living composers, including Caroline
Shaw and Mason Bates.
The quartet’s fi rst volume of the
complete Beethoven string quartet
cycle was released by Cedille Records
in September 2020, and their 2017
release, Voices of Defi ance, was lauded
as “undoubtedly one of the most
compelling discs released this year”
by the Wall Street Journal.
The Dover Quartet joins Artistic
Director Lucinda Carver for a week of
teaching and performing at Centum’s
annual Chamber Music Workshop.
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Lucinda Carver, Artistic Director
FORT WORDEN STATE PARK
CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES
Milena Pajaro-
Van de Stadt
FACULTY CONCERT
Dover Quartet with Lucinda Carver
Joel Link and Bryan Lee, violin
Milena Pajaro-Van de Stadt, viola
Camden Shaw, cello
Lucinda Carver, piano
Sunday, June 12, 2 p.m.
Sponsored by Nelly and Jim Tretter
Tickets $45
Program
William Grant Still, Lyric Quartette
Franz Joseph Haydn, Quartet in
D major, Op. 64, No. 5 (“The Lark”)
Dvorák, Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 81
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CONCERTS
Vocal Showcase #1
Tuesday, June 28, 7:30 p.m.
Wheeler Theater
Tickets $25
Featuring:
Pharis and Jason Romero:
British Columbia
Linda McRae: Tennessee
Albanie Falletta: Louisiana
Cruz and Epi Martinez: Texas
Tim Eriksen: Massachusetts
Vocal Showcase #2
Thursday, June 30, 7:30 p.m.
Wheeler Theater
Tickets $25
Featuring:
Ellie Hakanson: Tennessee
Jefferson Hamer: New York
Mara Kaye with Ernie Vega:
California, New York
Eva Salina: New York
Greg Blake: Kansas
Kathy Bullock: Kentucky
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DANCE
Honky Tonk
Polka Dot Dance
Wear your polka dots!
Friday, July 1, 8 p.m.
USO Hall Building
Tickets $15
(sold at the door only)
…with a beer garden and
a nice wooden dance fl oor!
Featuring:
The Caleb Klauder and Reeb Willms
Country Band and faculty cameos
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VOICE WORKS
JUNE 27–JULY 2
The songs of a culture are an
entryway into the values, language,
and history of a people. Voice Works
concerts showcase a range of
traditional cultures and contemporary
styles featuring internationally
acclaimed artists. The shows are
splendid and always sell out, but for
a deeper experience, bring a friend to
the workshop and join us for a week
you’ll never forget.
We’ve seriously missed the annual
Honky Tonk Polka Dot Dance—and
it’s back in the saddle on a Friday
this year! Get your dots on and
come out to Fort Worden for some
two-steppin’!
A WORKSHOP
FOR SINGERS
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Kathy Bullock
Cruz and Epi
Martinez
Caleb Klauder
Pharis Romero, Artistic Director
FORT WORDEN STATE PARK
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An American original, Fiddle Tunes
features classes, band labs, dances,
concerts, open jams and spontaneous
gatherings in this nonstop celebration
of fi ddle music. You will broaden
skills and forge lifelong relationships
with other passionate musicians in
this weeklong program. More than
50 artists travel from all over North
America to teach and perform a
panoply of regional fi ddle styles.
CONCERTS
Fiddles
on the Fourth
Monday, July 4, 1:30 p.m.
McCurdy Pavilion
Tickets: $32, $26, $16
National Heritage Fellow Eddie Bond and the New
Ballards Branch Bogtrotters
Charlie Walden and
Patt Plunkett Missouri
dance music
Mystery fi ddler #1
Beòlach Cape Breton
fi ddle and dance
Fiddle Tunes
Friday
Friday, July 8, 7:30 p.m.
McCurdy Pavilion
Tickets: $32, $26, $16
Kevin Carr and friends from Spain to Quebec
George Gibson solo banjo
from Kentucky
Danny Levin and Dick Gimble swing from Texas
Bruce Daigrepont, Gina
Forsyth, and David Doucet
Cajun dance music
from Louisiana
Fiddle Tunes Finale
Saturday, July 9, 1:30 p.m. McCurdy PavilionTickets: $32, $26, $16
John Haywood banjo
from Kentucky
Liette Remon and Paul Marchand masters
from Quebec
Hank Bradley eclectic
transplanted Californian
The Harmony Sisters
special reunion performance
FIDDLE TUNES
PERFORMANCE
PACKAGE
Includes three events held at the McCurdy Pavilion:
Monday, July 4, 1:30 p.m.
Friday, July 8, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 9, 1:30 p.m.
McCurdy Pavilion Seating
Section A: $82
Section B: $66
Section C: $41
Seating is reserved at
the McCurdy Pavilion
performances.
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JULY 3–10
Joel Savoy, Artistic Director
FORT WORDEN STATE PARK
FIDDLE TUNES
Workshop space
is still available!
LEARN MORE AT
CENTRUM.ORG/FIDDLE
Liette Remon
Beòlach
Centrum thanks Sage Foundation for its lead support of Fiddle Tunes.
Charlie
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Sayantani Dasgupta Terrance Hayes
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Featured Faculty
In 2022, Centrum’s writing
programs will offer participants
vital support for the creation and
revision of new and existing work
from Artistic Curator Gary Copeland
Lilley and award-winning faculty
(listed alphabetically)
Adrian Blevins
Arna Bontemps Hemenway
Wendy Call
Sayantani Dasgupta
Melissa Febos
Marie Fuhrman
Tess Gallagher
Terrance Hayes
David Haynes
Kate Lebo
Sam Ligon
Kristen Millares Young
Sebastian Matthews
Matthew Olzmann
Shin Yu Pai
Dawn Pichón Barron
Anna Quinn
Since 1974, Centrum’s writing programs
have brought together aspiring and
master artists to ignite creativity, fi nd
and provide mentorship, and build
community. The Port Townsend Writers
Conference offers a week of generative,
craft-centered workshops, lectures and
intensives in a supportive and inclusive
environment, designed to deprivilege the
literary art form and serve a wealth of
diverse voices from across our nation.
JULY 17–23
Public Readings
All readings are free
and open to the public!
Readings at 7 p.m., PT:
Sunday, July 17
Matthew Olzmann
CMarie Fuhrman
Tess Gallagher
Monday, July 18
Shin Yu Pai
Sam Ligon
Kristen Millares Young
Tuesday, July 19
Sayantani Dasgupta
Anna Quinn
Terrance Hayes
Wednesday, July 20
Wendy Call
David Haynes
Melissa Febos
Thursday, July 21
Dawn Pinchón Barron
Adrian Blevins
Sebastian Matthews
Friday, July 22
Gary Copeland Lilley
Kate Lebo
Arna Bontemps HemenwayCentrum thanks Amazon for its lead
support of the 2022 Writers Conference.
Gary Copeland Lilley, Artistic Curator
FORT WORDEN STATE PARK
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Melissa FebosMatthew Olzmann
Online and in-person at Fort
Worden State Park. Workshop
space is available, but limited!
FOR EVENT DETAILS VISIT
CENTRUM.ORG/WRITERS
CONFERENCECONFERENCE
WRITERSWRITERS
All readings are held in-person at the
Wheeler Theater and broadcast live
from Centrum’s website. Programs
and artists subject to change.
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PORT
TOWNSENDJAZZ
This weeklong immersion into
the world of jazz is open to
instrumentalists and singers of
high school age and older. More
than 200 participants focus on
improvisational skills in coached
combos and vocal classes, with
a performance at the end of the
week. Participants attend master
classes and faculty performances
each day, given by 35 internation-
ally known musicians, hand-picked
by Artistic Director John Clayton.
Participants must audition to
attend this workshop. Details
are at centrum.org/jazz.
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Saturday, July 30
1:30 p.m.
Tickets $48, $38, $28
Joel Frahm, tenor
Jay Thomas, trumpet
George Cables, piano
Chuck Deardorf, bass
Matt Wilson, drums
Sara Gazarek, vocal
Grace Kelly, alto
Marion Hayden, bass
Dawn Clement, piano
Allison Miller, drums
Tamir Hendelman, piano
Jon Hamar, bass
Jeff Hamilton, drums
JAZZ IN
THE CLUBS
Friday, July 297:30-10 p.m.
Saturday, July 30
10 p.m.– 12:30 a.m.
Admission with
wristband:
$25 per night
FORT WORDEN
STATE PARK
VENUES
Building 204 (Up North
& Up South), Wheeler
Theater, USO Bldg.,
Chapel, Commons
(venues subject to change)
Featured Performers
John Clayton, bass
George Cables, piano
Dawn Clement, piano
Chuck Deardorf, bass
Chuck Easton, theory
Bruce Forman, guitar
Joel Frahm, tenor
Sara Gazarek, vocal
Wycliffe Gordon, trombone
Randy Halberstadt, piano
Jon Hamar, bass
Jeff Hamilton, drums
John Hansen, piano
Marion Hayden, bass
Grace Kelly, alto
Kelby MacNayr, drums
Allison Miller, drums
Jeremy Siskind, piano
Gary Smulyan, baritone
Terell Stafford, trumpet
Chris Symer, bass
Jay Thomas, trumpet
Matt Wilson, drums
JAZZ PERFORMANCE PACKAGES
All-Fest Package
Section A: $132
Section B: $115
Section C: $98
All-Fest includes both
McCurdy Pavilion concerts
AND Jazz in the Clubs on
Friday and Saturday.
Mainstage Package
Section A: $82
Section B: $65
Section C: $48
Mainstage includes both
McCurdy Pavilion concerts.
Does not include Jazz in
the Clubs.
Seating is reserved at
McCurdy Pavilion
performances.
HARRIS AND WAKAYAMA
JULY 25–31
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John Clayton, Artistic Director
FORT WORDEN STATE PARK
Workshop space
is still available!
LEARN MORE AT
CENTRUM.ORG/JAZZ
Grace Kelly
MAINSTAGE CONCERTS
All concerts in McCurdy Pavilion
Saturday, July 30
7:30 p.m.
Tickets $48, $38, $28
Wycliffe Gordon, trombone
Adrian Cunningham,
clarinet/sax
John Hansen, piano
Chris Symer, bass
Allison Miller, drums
Terell Stafford, trumpet
Wycliffe Gordon, trombone
Grace Kelly, alto
Joel Frahm, tenor
Bruce Forman, guitar
Jeremy Siskind, piano
John Clayton, bass
Matt Wilson, drums
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During the fi rst week in August,
Centrum’s Fort Worden campus
transforms into an acoustic blues
village. We’re featuring Early Blues
and New Blues in 2022! Immerse
yourself in a creative community
of artists from across the globe
who share a passion for early blues
traditions and moving the genre
forward. Port Townsend Acoustic
Blues week goes deep into the
music and traditions of African
American folk blues, its roots,
forerunners, and their stories.
Participants learn, “knee-to-knee,”
in intimate sessions with diverse
instruments and artist faculty.
Each evening, participants enjoy
faculty concerts, ‘fi reside’ chats,
jam sessions and house parties.
ACOUSTIC
Jontavious
Willis
Jontavious Willis, Artistic Director
FORT WORDEN STATE PARK
AUGUST 1-7
Workshop space
is still available!
LEARN MORE AT
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CONCERTS
Acoustic Blues Showcase
Saturday
August 6, 1:30 p.m.
McCurdy Pavilion
Reserved Seating
$48, $40, $27
Featured Performers:
Albanie Falletta, Andrew
Alli, Ben Hunter, Ben Turner,
Briar, Bruce Sunpie Barnes,
Carl Sonny Leyland, Ethan
Leinwand, Jayy Hopp,
Jerron Paxton, Jimmy Duck
Holmes, Jimmy Vivino,
Jontavious Willis, Judy
LaPrade, Lightnin’ Malcolm,
Lightnin’ Wells, Maime
Minch, Phil Wiggins,
Rich DelGrosso, Rodrigo
Montevanni, Roy Book
Binder, Valerie Turner,
and more.
ACOUSTIC BLUESPERFORMANCE PACKAGE
Includes Showcase, and
Blues in the Clubs
McCurdy Pavilion Seating
Section A: $91
Section B: $84
Section C: $73
Seating is reserved at the
McCurdy Pavilion performances.
All venues are all-ages—
18 and under free at all
Centrum concerts.
TICKETS ONLINE
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Blues in the Clubs is a
movable feast of great music
in various Fort Worden venues,
with each venue operating on
a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis.
Your wristband is an all-access
pass, and we encourage you to
move around throughout the
evening to gain the full benefi t
of the clubs experience.
Blues in the Clubs
Friday and/or
Saturday, August 5 - 6
7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Admission with wristband:
$25 per night
FORT WORDEN STATE PARK VENUES
Building 204 (Up North
& Up South), Wheeler
Theater, USO Bldg.,
Chapel, Commons
(venues subject to change)
THIS YEAR
Jimmy ‘Duck’ Holmes
returns, bringing with him
Mississippi Hill Country
guitar player, Lightnin’
Malcolm. Former Artistic
Director Jerron Paxton
returns to teach and perform;
Roy Book Binder and Rich
DelGrosso are back after
a long time away. Singer
songwriter Maime Minch,
bassist Rodrigo Montevanni
and Jimmy Vivino join the
faculty for the fi rst time.Jimmy “Duck” Holmes
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Artistic Director Marianne Brogan
has assembled a world-class group of
performers purveying a wide variety
of styles and showcased in two intimate
Wheeler Theater shows. These
performances always sell out, so get
your tickets early.
Marianne Brogan, Artistic Director
FORT WORDEN STATE PARK
Claudia Castro Luna, Artistic Curator
FORT WORDEN STATE PARK
Featuring:
Diane Nalini, Ontario
Dani Joy, Oregon
Daniel Ho, California
Del Rey, Washington
Ginger Johnson, Hawaii
Robyn Kneubuhl, Hawaii
The Canote Brothers, Washington
Brook Adams, Oregon
and more…
MORE INFO AND TICKETS
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CONCERTS
Ukulele Bonanza #1
Thursday, September 8, 7:30 p.m.
Ukulele Bonanza #2
Friday, September 9, 7:30 p.m.
Both shows in the Wheeler Theater,
Tickets $25
SEPTEMBER 7–11
UKULELE
FESTIVAL
NOVEMBER 16–20
Geography is inescapable, like air.
Our lives are rooted to place—we exist
in relationship to other humans and to
the natural world. In these workshops
we will engage with these themes and
together we will write and consider the
poem’s geography as well as our own.
Tuition $500. Housing optional.
Scholarships available.
Featuring:
Poets Claudia Castro Luna,
CMarie Fuhrman and Holly Hughes
INESCAPABLE GEOGRAPHIES:
EXPLORATION
OF THE POETRY
OF PLACE
Claudia Castro Luna
MAY 25–29
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Dennis
Lichtman
Matt Munisteri, Artistic Curator
FORT WORDEN STATE PARK
Red Hot Strings is a celebration of
the “Jazz Age” string players—a
long line of musicians steeped in
ragtime, blues and the popular music
of the 1920s and ’30s. This primarily
means Hot Jazz and 1930’s Swing,
and the string-reliant sub-genres
of Western Swing, Hawaiian Swing
and even the jazzier jugbands of the
American South. From Ragtime to
Blues, to Classical and Creole, many
musical traditions had a hand in the
development of the harmonically
and rhythmically compelling
improvisatory vocabulary of Jazz,
and stringed instrument players
were in the mix from its inception.
RED HOT STRINGS
Workshop space
is available.
Limited to
60 people.
CONCERT
Red Hot Strings
Saturday, May 28, 7:30 p.m.
Wheeler Theater
Tickets $25
Featuring:
Matt Munisteri, Aaron Weinstein,
Dennis Lichtman, Eva Scow,
Joel Paterson, Jonathan Stout,
Matt Weiner, Mikiya Matsuda
and Tyler Jackson.
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VOICES FROM THE FIELD ARTS ACADEMY
GRADES 7–8
JUNE 19–24
Voices From the Field Arts Academy
provides outstanding arts experiences
for middle school students in
Washington State’s Migrant Education
program. Offerings include theater,
spoken word, dance, visual art and
music during a weeklong residential
program.
Centrum’s distinguished artist faculty
are role models for young people.
They help open the world of ideas
while providing skills necessary to
apply them. Guidance from these
diverse and highly-qualified artists
encourages creativity and helps kids to
persevere, receive and give feedback,
solve problems, work collaboratively,
and have fun. Classes inspire youth to
find their own strengths and creativity.
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The seven youth programs
on the following pages
are all part of the Young
Artists Project at Centrum.
Centrum youth programs
have touched hearts and
changed lives of young
people in grades 5-12 for
nearly 50 years. Students
work with professional art-
ists who open up new ways
to see the world. Centrum
provides more than $70,000
in scholarships annually for
200 youth from all parts
of the state, thanks to our
thoughtful and generous
community of supporters.
TO LEARN MORE
ABOUT THESE
PROGRAMS CONTACT:
Creative Youth Development
Program Manager
Becky Berryhill
bberryhill@centrum.org
(360) 385-3102 Ext. 120
YOUNG
ARTISTS
PROJECT
AT CENTRUM
BLUE HERON
TALES, TEXTS
& THEATER
GRADE 6
MAY 29–JUNE 3
Centrum joins the entire sixth grade
of Port Townsend’s Blue Heron Middle
School to work with vital, contemporary
artists in a variety of disciplines for
one week. Beginning each day with a
core subject, students get an in-depth
concentration on a genre of their
choice. Then they explore by learning
about other art forms in their other
three classes, seeing how the different
arts interconnect. Each afternoon, the
core artist faculty show and talk about
the work they do. At the end of the
week, students share their creative
experiments with the community in a
student showcase performance.
MAKING SENSE OF INVESTINGStephen Sklar - (360) 385-2243
Horizons Foundation
WATER WORLD
GRADES 5-6
MAY 1–6
Young minds dive into marine science
and art as Centrum teams up with the
Port Townsend Marine Science Center
for a week of creative investigations.
Scientists introduce students to the
marine biology of the Salish Sea, while
professional artists help students to
express their findings through creative
writing, dance, and visual art. Storytelling
activities finish off the evenings before
bed, and a final presentation at week’s
end exhibits student discoveries and
creations. For this program, students
must sign up in groups of 4 to 6 with an
adult chaperone.
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YOUTH
PROGRAMS
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Students take creative risks in
a weeklong overnight program
designed to foster creativity and
critical thinking. Passionate artists
teach visual art, music, acting,
printmaking and dance every day
in an intensive week of learning
through the arts. Those same
artists showcase their skills each
evening, and share their creative
journey with students.
The week concludes with a student
showcase for friends and family to
witness all that students discovered
in their creative explorations.
For this program, students must
sign up in groups of 4 to 6 with
an adult chaperone.
EXPLORATIONS
GRADES 7-9
FEB 26–MARCH 3, 2023
In collaboration with Seattle Theatre
Group, DANCE This! features
ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop,
modern and cultural dance classes.
The different styles are all a part
of this nurturing yet challenging
week of practice, collaboration and
performance with some of the region’s
best instructors.
Students will engage in technique
classes and repertory sessions, enjoy
meals together and explore the
beautiful seaside Fort Worden campus.
At the end of the week, students dazzle
friends and family with a performance
in the McCurdy Pavilion.
DANCE This!
GRADES 9-12
AUGUST 14–21
The Foster Care Program at OSPI
supports students in foster care by
encouraging innovative practices
that reduce educational disruptions,
strengthen school stability, and improve
academic performance. Schools, child
welfare agencies, communities, and
families work together to provide
equitable opportunities, specialized
services, and useful activities that are
essential for students in foster care to
be successful in school and in life. OSPI
and Centrum are partnering in 2022
to bring an immersive week of arts
education to these vital young people.
ARTS ACADEMY
FOR YOUTH IN
FOSTER CARE
GRADES 5–7
NOVEMBER 6–12
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HIGH SCHOOL
WRITERS:
POETICS OF SOUND
GRADE 9-12
JULY 11–16
Emerging young writers and artists
are invited to join award-winning
faculty for our High School Writers
Conference: Poetics of Sound.
In 2022, Centrum’s High School
Writers Conference will support
the creation of new projects and
adapt those projects to encompass
components of spoken word, musical
and non-traditional forms of poetry.
Faculty include: WA State Poet
Laureate Rena Priest, poet Quenton
Baker and Hip/Hop artist MOsley
WOtta, and others.
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WILLIAM KILWORTH
CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
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ARTIST
RESIDENCIES
ARTIST
The Emerging Artist Residency, now
in its ninth year, offers stipends and
a community of peers and visiting
experts for the month of October, and
this year we are launching a companion
residency, The Emerging Writers
Residency. A total of ten fi nalists will
receive compensation, time, space, and
support for their burgeoning careers.
Candidates are nominated by a group
of cultural producers from across the
Northwest and fi nalists are selected by
a panel of jurors. At the closing of the
residency, artists invite the public
into their studios to share their
ideas and processes.
Finalists for the 2022 Emerging
Artist and Writer Residencies
will be announced in May.
Applications for the 2023 Self-
Directed Residencies will be open
between May-August 2022.
RESIDENCY
THE EMERGING
My time thus far at Centrum
has been undeniably positive.
It has been a welcome reprieve
from my usually stressful, fast-
paced life, and has provided me
an invaluable space for quiet
contemplation and work.
~THOMAS J. GAMBLE
FOR RESIDENCY
PROGRAMS CONTACT:
Program Manager
Michelle Hagewood
mhagewood@centrum.org
(360) 385-3102 Ext. 129
DETAILS AT
CENTRUM.ORG/EAR
If you are craving space to refl ect upon
or boost your artistic practice, look
no further than Centrum residencies.
Since 1980, the Centrum Artists-In-
Residence program has welcomed
hundreds of artists and creative
thinkers to immerse themselves in
the historic charm and natural beauty
of Fort Worden. The campus has
sweeping views of the Olympic and
Cascade Mountain ranges, miles of
wandering beach and forest trails,
and a peppering of World War I–era
batteries and bunkers.
Ranging from a week to a month,
these self-directed retreats provide
artists, writers, performers, and cre-
ative professionals from all disciplines
an immersive experience within Fort
Worden State Park.
Self-directed residencies allow both in-
dividuals and collectives to customize
experiences that range from solitary
private pursuits to public collaborative
productions. Subsidized fees and a
generous scholarship program provide
all levels of creatives the opportunity
to grow their practice.
DETAILS AT
CENTRUM.ORG/RESIDENCIES
SPONSORED BY Sally Warren and Jeff JacksonLucy and Charlie Hanson
OCTOBER 1–31
Pace Taylor
Chase KeetleyAlice Gosti Vo Vo
Daniel
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FREE FRIDAYSAT THE FORT
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Bring a picnic and some sunscreen to enjoy Centrum’s annual Free
Fridays at the Fort concert series showcasing jazz, blues and fi ddle
tunes performers, among others.
This free lunchtime concert series is on the lawn of the Nora Porter
Commons. Weather in June and July is usually nice, but in the rare
event of inclement weather, an alternative venue will be posted at
Centrum.org.
Friday, July 1:
Steel Drum Band
Friday, July 8:
Fiddle Tunes
Festival
Showcase
Friday, July 15:
Artists TBA
Friday, July 22:
Artists TBA
Friday, July 29:
Jazz Port Townsend
Showcase
Friday, August 5:
Acoustic Blues
Showcase
CONCERTS AT NOON
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THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2022
FORT WORDEN STATE PARK
PREMIERE PARTY
GALA AND
The Centrum Gala has been a signature fundraising event in Port Townsend for years
and draws 200+ patrons of the arts and education to The Commons for an elegant
evening of conviviality and spirited support, guided by auctioneer Laura Michalek.
Centrum is partnering with KING5 TV’s Evening—the Pacific Northwest’s source for
lifestyle and entertainment—for a unique event this year. Through their special brand
of experiential storytelling, viewers throughout the Puget Sound region will learn all
about Centrum and opportunities to support Centrum’s singular brand of creativity
in community.
Centrum will host a PREMIERE PARTY in The Commons at Fort Worden
from 6:00 pm to 9:00 p.m. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres and libations,
bid on local travel adventures, enjoy a livestreamed screening of Centrum’s
half-hour feature presentation on Evening, and raise their paddles to support
Fund-a-Dream scholarships.
To learn how you can be a part of the 2022
Gala and Premiere Party—as a donor, guest,
sponsor or volunteer—contact :
Katy Goodman, kgoodman@centrum.org,
(360) 385-3102 Ext.104
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GIVE
I would like to describe to you the day,
many years ago, when I fi rst understood
the magic of Centrum. I found myself at
Fort Worden State Park on a sun-kissed
July afternoon. What drew me was not
the broad beach or Mount Baker over-
looking the sea. Instead, it was the music.
This was in the early 1990s. A friend had
said I should get to Fort Worden to hear
the fi ddlers and other musicians. I asked,
“When? How will I fi nd them? Smiling,
he replied, “Any day, any place, any
time—day or night. You’ll see.”
So I went. He was right! Everywhere
I looked, groups of happily engaged
people sat on porches or on the
grass under trees. One or two master
musicians led eight or 10 students.
Laughing. Learning. Pushing each other
as they reached new levels of artistry and
expression.
That unforgettable afternoon was the
beginning of my journey with Centrum.
Over the hours and into the evening
I moved on from group to group.
I realized they were discovering not just
their personal capacity to enlarge their
talents, but the essence of an artistic
community. Together, they were making
something even bigger than music.
I came home elated. Although not a musician myself, I realized I was
experiencing something unique that fed the soul. It was a living expression
of the arts—musical, visual, written, movement-based—the winds that move
humanity to a better place.
That day made me a lifelong Centrum supporter. And I will add this: In the wake
of Covid and other challenges, the need to support artists, individually and
collectively, is perhaps more intense today than before. We need what they offer.
For nearly fi ve decades, Centrum has been devoted to bringing together artists
and learners from all over the world in a setting and a spirit of creative discovery.
Please join me by making a contribution to this transformational community in
2022. With your support, Centrum can continue bringing unparalleled beauty
and extraordinary afternoons to the world for the next 50 years.
Whether today’s gift is your fi rst-ever or your latest, please give generously.
I look forward to thanking you in person this summer! See you at the Fort!
Sincerely,
Scott Wilson
Centrum Board President
✍ Mail your check to Centrum, PO Box 1158, Port Townsend, WA 98368
✈ Give online at www.centrum.org/donate
✆ Text PTCENTRUM TO 41444.
☎ Call Centrum at (360) 385-3102, ext. 104
Centrum Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofi t organization, tax identifi cation # 23-7348302.
It is easy to make a donation to Centrum:
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SUPPORT
EXPERIENCES that change lives.A message from Centrum’s
Board President
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FOUNDER ($25,000+)
Robert and Ali Alexander Edmund Littlefield, Jr. M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust National Endowment for the Arts
Office of the Superintendent for Public Instruction Payroll Protection Program - SBA Anne and Dick Schneider
Sam and Berry Shoen Shuttered Venues Operators Grant - SBA Laura Welland
BENEFACTOR ($10,000 - $24,999)
Anonymous (1) Thomas Armitage and Marguerite Parisi ArtsFund Gigi Callaizakis and Steve Moore Kristine
Easterday and Mike Heckinger Jim and Carole Franklin Jubilation Foundation Leah Mitchell and Nancy McLachlan
Bill Roggensack School’s Out Washington Susan Smith Daniel Steinberg and Marielle Warren Tides Foundation
Nelly and James Tretter Marilynne Urquhart Sally Warren and Jeffrey Jackson Carl Westphal and the Estate of M.
Jean Fisher Wilder Auto
PRESENTER ($5,000 - $9,999)
Anonymous (1) 1st Security Bank Amazon Literary Partnership ArtsWA The Baker Foundation City of Port
Townsend Gary and Gail Eisenberger Michael and Marcia Fredericksen Stanton and Colleen Freidberg Ron Gentry
and Caryl Bryer-Fallert-Gentry Mark and Deborah Hamby Homer Smith Insurance, Inc. Horizons Foundation
Jefferson County Lodging Tax Kitsap Bank Jim and Noreen McCarron Stephen Nordine and Susan Reid Jock and
Sonchen Patton Seattle Foundation Tulalip Tribes
LEADER ($2,500 - $4,999)
Anonymous (2) Terry Bergeson Robert and Siri Birman Jeanie Cardon and Richard Clayton Mike Cornforth and
Linda Martin Gottfried and Mary Fuchs Foundation Harris & Wakayama Matt and Gretchen Loschen Carla Main
and Brad West Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe Puyallup Tribe of Indians David and Laura Rinn Arthur and Janice Ronci
Robert and Karen Wamstad Don and Sylvia White Williamson Foundation for Music
SUSTAINER ($1,000 - $2,499)
Anonymous (1) Steven Alboucq Autoworks John and Pam Begley Gail Boulter-Burgler and Kevin Burgler Wendy
and Jim Bradbury Ed Carpenter and Lauren Sheehan Carol Chandler and Jane Ludwig Michael and Gretchen Chesley
Lynne Cooper and Gery Kroon James and Jeanne Costello Elisabeth Crosby Dave and Robin Ditzler Entelco
Foundation Steve Fetter and Bonnie Kellogg Charles and Shanna Gauger Susan Gelletly and Christian Petrich
Bernard Goldberg Philip Hallin David Hamlin Patricia Hartman Cindy Hill Finnie Jo Anne Hughes Jon and Joyce
Kaplan Kilworth Foundation Susan Landgraf Cindy and Ken McBride Catherine McCurdy Chatalas Gerald Merritt
and Elaine Donato Kristine Morris and Brigida Knauer Rena and Earll Murman Nisqually Tribe Walter Parsons
Bruce and Alene Patterson Doug Plummer Port Madison Enterprises Port Townsend School District No. 50 Steve
Ramsey and Ann Jones Bill Ransom Lindee Reed and Jerry Gibbs Libby and Nick Reid Michael and Jon Richardson
David Romtvedt and Margo Brown Ralph and Susie Sabin Linda Schwartz and Julie Gertler Michael Schway and
Nina Richardson Paul Seamons Howard Slavin and Rhea Englander Suquamish Foundation Cathy Jo Thompson
Linn and Joseph Linn Sandra Walker and Wesley Moore WESTAF Jack and Lorna Zalaha
PATRON ($500 - $999)
Anonymous (1) 501 Commons Joseph and Ann Baier Benevity Community Impact Fund Luther Black and Christina
Wright Charles and Luan Borgeson Darden and Michael Burns Dianne E. Butler Forrest and Amy Carroll Kathryn L
Davis Bernard and Mercedita Del Valle Lynne and Jimmy DeWitt Steven Duniho East Bay Community Foundation
Paul Eisenhardt and Elizabeth Chaney Jim and Karen Erickson Andrew Fallat and Marti Tarnowski Erik and Marnie
Frederickson Tracy and David Grisman Thomas Hamilton John Hamstra and Laurie Rivin George Hecht Matilda
Henry Gwen Howard Pat Japenga Sharon Jordan Fred Kalish Margaret King Jim Levitt and Lindsay Michimoto
Charles MacNab and Ann Pougiales William McIlroy and Betsy McCurdy Lee Microsoft Giving Campaign Dale
Nienow and Rebecca Brown-Nienow Bobbi Nikles Jan North Princess Grace Foundation Geralynn and Richard
Rackowski Steven and Cheryl Rafoth Suzanne Raley and Dale Crytzer Barbara Rhoe Catharine Robinson Peter and
Kay Robinson Sally Rodgers Kate Roosevelt and Caroline Maillard Ann Schnick Susan M. Songer Debbi Steele and
Dennis Daneau Laura Stusser-McNeil Kate Turpin Meredith and Peter Wagner DD Wigley Crispin Wilhelm and
Sundee Morris Suze Woolf
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CHAMPION ($250 - $499)
Anonymous (1) Catherine Ahl Jane Armstrong Marty Beidler Blackbaud Giving Fund Ann Brittain Marianne
Brogan Betsy Brown and Jamie Hascall David R Brown Deborah Bunn Phyllis Cairns Noal Cohen Arthur Cowan
Stephen and Suzanne Cunliffe Elizabeth and Paul Dencker Shannon Dowling Patrick Doyle Earshot Jazz Keven
Elliff George Esveldt and Ruth Hunt Rodney E. Frykholm Frank and Patricia Garred Jim and Kendra Golden
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Nathan Myhrvold Jackie and Jim Henry William and Kay Hobbs Jonathan Hodgdon Russ Johnson and Andree
Siu Larry Jones and Marlene Bennett-Jones Lucien and Sally Klein Benjamin and Donna Lipsky Katherine Liu
Michael McCormick Kathleen McCoy and Philip Vogelzang Elisabeth Mention Ann Merryfield and Cyrus Cryst
Cricket Morgan and Robert Holtz Robin Paster Thomas and Jeannie Ramsey George Randels Michael and Shelly
Reiss Alexander and Elena Spear Larry and Teri Sumpter Mark Thompson Vickie and Michael Townsend Vancity
Community Barbara Yocom and Bruce Mowrer Mark Youdall
SUPPORTER ($100 - $249)
Anonymous (14) Donna and FC Adams Steven Allison Rev. Dave Andrews Marc Avni Jeffrey Baldwin Ann
P. Bambrick Victor and Penny Bernstein Stefan and Mary Biskup Susan Blake and Christopher Breen Linda
Boxleitner Larry Brandt Leah Brown Peter Bruck Lisa Bury Becky Busi Lana and Charles Cain Kevin and Heidi
Camfield Lawrence and Kathy Campbell Ronald Carter Julian Catford Daniel Clark Arthur and Norma Clarke
Rick Clendaniel and Laura Joshel Betsy Coddington and Richard Root Mr. John H. Conley Eileen Cooney and Chris
Jones Sharron Coontz Gretchen Copeland Lorrie Corliss Richard Costello and Patty Stolzoff Leslie and Janet Cox
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Desannoy Brendan Doyle and Maxine Gerber Glenn Dudley and Sherry Nevins Ralph Edfeldt and Bonnie Steussy
Eric and Barbara Effmann Victoria and Ferric Fang Marjorie and Richard Fiddler Josiah Fisher George and Janis
Fisler Monica Fletcher and Stephen Cope Evans Geoffrey and Jeanne Fong Colby A Fox Robert Francis Sue
Frause Kathy Fridstein and Mark Manley Lloyd and Roberta Frissell Mark Gaponoff Michele Garside Edwin Glass
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Greenley Deborah Wiese and Ruth G Haasl Edward and Janet Haber James Hadlock and Sharon Brown Barbara
Hammerman Lucie Hamner and Kenith Hamner Laurie Hampton and W. Spear Jayn Hanson George and Nannerl
Happ Carolyn Kay Harper Sarah Harpole Amy Haugerud Carolyn and Wayne Hawks Colleen Hayward Daniel
Henderson Ms. Joyce Hester Linda Heuertz and Kenneth Clatterbaugh Walter Nick Hill Michael Hinojos and
Jan Tobin David and Janice Hoak Robert and Janet Hobart Susan and Bill Hopkins Wayne Horvitz Lucie Huang
William Humble Henry and Deborah Izumizaki Stephen and JoAnn Jackson Janet Jacobs Gordon and Lois James
Alexis Kane Michael Karpelman and Elizabeth Igoe Allan Katz Maryellen and James Kelly Rita Kepner and John
Matthiesen Kathel Kerr April and John Kilbourn David and Alice King Dan Klepinger Joseph and Takako Koplin
Paul Korsmo Doug and Jane Kurata Dimitri and Sharon Kuznetsov Gloria Lamson Nathaniel and Jenny Lara Kris
and Paul Leathers Kay Lennartson Bertram Levy and Roberta Butler Paula and Joel Lewis Deborah and Timothy
Littlejohn Stephen Long Donald and Claudia Marseille Mike Marston Linda and Larry Martinez Kay and Michael
McCarthy Charles McCarty and DT Dolejs Julie McCulloch Calmar McCune John and Anona McGibbon Paul
McGill Alex and Barbara McTavish Mr. Eric Mendelsohn Janette Mestre Dick Meyer Judith Milner Carol Anne
Modena Dean and Amy Mook Claudia Morgan Karyn Mori John Morris and Karen Kaser Dale and Susan Moses
Donna and Lonnie Muir Joan L Murphy Steve Murphy William Neighbor Steve Nelson Cass Nevada James
Newberry and Jenny Armstrong-Newberry Hugh O’Brien James and Adriane Oliver Gary Parker Susan Parker
Linnea Patrick Lucie Peckham Bob Podrat Karen Posner and Frank Ruggiero Dan and Fran Post Robert Priest
Harvey and Karen Putterman Quimper Mercantile Steve and Velma Reed Thomas Reinerth Joel Relethford
Linda and Peter Rhines Mary Jane Rivers Don Rogers Laura and Bernard Rosenberg Kathryn and Richard Rucker
Sharon Sahm and Gary Cook Jack and Carolyn Salmon Toni Sammons Beverly Schaaf and Richard Kirkwood
Shirley Scheier and Michael Thorwick Chris Scherer Rodger E. Schmitt Jon Schorr Melanie Shelton Scott Shimel
and Judith Bloch Sally Shintaffer Diane and Matthew Shuster Jonathan Siman Marissa Singleton Teresa Sisk
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Jim Levitt, and others.
Catalog design by
Marsha Slomowitz,
Centrum Artist-in-
Residence, 2001 and
co-founder, Corvidae Press;
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ARTISTIC DIRECTORS & CURATORS
Marianne Brogan, Ukulele
Lucinda Carver, Chamber Music
John Clayton, Jazz
Gary Copeland Lilley, Writing
Dudu Maia, Choro
Matt Munisteri, Red Hot Strings
Pharis Romero, Voice Works
Joel Savoy, Fiddle Tunes
Jontavious Willis, Acoustic Blues
ADMINISTRATION
Robert A. Birman, Executive Director
Gigi Callaizakis & Whitney Henry,
Human Resources
PROGRAM MANAGERS
Becky Berryhill,
Creative Youth Development
Michelle Hagewood,
Artist Residencies
Mary Hilts, Acoustic Blues,
Red Hot Strings
George Marie, Writers Conference
Peter McCracken,
Voice Works, Fiddle Tunes, Ukulele
Gregg Miller,
Chamber Music, Choro, Jazz
PROGRAM ASSISTANTS
Alanna Dailey
Gwen Franz
Joan Wenske
FUNDRAISING
AND MARKETING
Katy Goodman, Sr. Director of Development
Christina Ballew, Data & Donor Relations Manager
Mary Hilts
Development Manager
Katya Kirsch Development Officer
OPERATIONS & PRODUCTION
Michael Hayes, Technical Director
Lisa Waipio Werner,
Director of Operations
Claire Africa, Volunteer Coordinator
Holly Barousse, Office Manager
Tavin Dotson, Broadcast Manager
Hali Miller, Registrar
Owen Rowe, Box Office Manager
Bud Walters, Paul Larned, and the
production crew
FINANCE
Raymond Kennedy, Director of Finance
Sue Randolph, Finance Assistant
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Scott Wilson, President
Mark Hamby, Vice President
Kris Easterday, Secretary
Walter Parsons, Treasurer
Robert Alexander
Tom Armitage
Terry Bergeson
Jeanie Cardon
James Costello
Loni Greninger*
Malcolm Harris
John Kennedy
Renee Klein
Edmund W. Littlefield, Jr.
Leah Mitchell
David Rinn
Catharine Robinson
Ralph Sabin
Sam Shoen
Sally Warren
*Community Liaison
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December 14, 2022
Proposal for City of Port Townsend funds/Lodging Tax dollars
for the Port Townsend Creative District
Port Townsend is one of 12 designated ArtsWA creative districts in Washington state. It was created to help solidify an
arts economy in Port Townsend. Our goal is to build on the foundation of art and creative endeavors that we have here
and create a “Year Round” arts economy in our five highlighted Creative District fields: Literary Arts, Culinary Arts, Visual
Arts, Performing Arts, and Makers. The Creative District includes the Downtown and Uptown Historic Districts and the
historic campus of Fort Worden. We are rich in talent in all of these categories but more work needs to be done to help
create an economic base for these artists and makers to succeed in their chosen fields. We want to change that.
Our goal is to bring audiences to artists to strengthen the opportunity for their financial success. This will bring
increased economic success to Port Townsend, encourage vacations and overnight stays, and support our tourism
economy by attracting more business to hotels, art galleries, restaurants, retail shops, theatres and performing arts
venues. It will spotlight our community’s colorful festival culture which attracts visitors from across the country and
around the world. We are focused on developing a clear plan to help make this happen. At the beginning of the Creative
District process, we reached out to the arts community at a public meeting to get their ideas and input. We are now
preparing to send out a short questionnaire drilling down further into what our area artists feel they need to achieve
their artistic and financial goals.
Based on our meetings thus far, the single largest request was for more business traffic. We spent some time focused
on to how to get more people to the places where our artists are actively pursuing their art. From that and
conversations with other Creative Districts, we plan to develop an interactive artist registry that lists the artists in our
five fields and where you can see, experience or purchase their art. In the day and age of google, this would be a smart
application with a Searchable Artist Registry/profiles in the fields of visual, literary, culinary, performing, and makers’
arts. This is intended to become a public community resource connecting artists with one another, as well as linking
residents and visitors directly with them year-round. It would have real-time dynamic map functions to connect with our
Art Markers within the District, and to accentuate the tourist experience and interaction with activities, events, and
studios throughout the District. We believe this will drive recurring revenue for the Creative District and propel local and
visitor connections with artists. This project is funding-dependent.
We also are currently putting together an RFP to hire a facilitator to create a comprehensive arts and culture plan with
community input. Other Washington creative districts have created these plans to focus their energy and map out plans
for success. It will help us not only to narrow our focus, but assist with sustainable funding models for the creative
district, with step-by-step building blocks to achieve our goals. It will be a road map for the Creative District’s efforts
over the next three to five years. There are a few specialists in the field who have written the plans for other
communities in-state and outside of Washington. We feel strongly that this will streamline our efforts and help us fully
understand our community’s needs for success in these fields. In addition, we are requesting a small sum to implement
the first three years of steps forward in the plan. It is important to have the plan but it is equally important that the plan
be implemented and to do that we need some financial support to become sustainable.
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As one of the Washington Creative Districts, we are required to put ArtsWA Creative District signage up; the suggested
locations are along the highway out on Hwy 104 and 19. WSDOT underwrites 75% of the costs of this signage in support
of Creative Districts in WA state. This advertising will create visibility and awareness for those traveling on the Olympic
Peninsula, encouraging them to visit while here or offer them a reason to come back on their next trip. This is funding is
listed below as part of the three year financial request.
We developed a week-long signature arts festival called Soundcheck in August 2022 which we would like to build on in
the coming years. Soundcheck celebrates the creative talent we have in our community. It encompasses and connects
Uptown, Downtown, and Fort Worden. We expect it to strengthen our town’s reputation as a home for artists and a
destination for amazing arts and entertainment experiences. We will continue to showcase creative artists’ projects
across the five disciplines, spotlight local creative businesses, hire local performing artists and feature Port Townsend’s
culinary scene.
Three year financial request:
Interactive Artist Registry creation $6000
Interactive Artist Registry operation (3 yrs) $7200
Arts and Culture Plan $15,000
Arts and Culture Plan implementation (3 yrs) $9000
Highway Signage (3 signs) $1000
Soundcheck (3 yrs operation) $9000
Total three year plan $47,200
Some upfront working funds are needed to accomplish the prioritized elements of the strategic plan.
We anticipate that the LTAC funds needed would be:
2023: $30,400 (Arts & Culture plan development and year 1 implementation, Artist Registry creation and
year 1 implementation, WSDOT signage, Soundcheck support year 1)
2024: $8400 (Arts & Culture plan year 2 implementation, Artist Registry year 2 implementation, Soundcheck support
year 2)
2025: $8400 (Arts & Culture plan year 3 implementation, Artist Registry year 3 implementation, Soundcheck support
year 3).
Thank you for this opportunity to apply for LTAC funding which will be key to the Port Townsend Creative District’s
success. The Creative District’s efforts will be expanded by working with local partners to cement our reputation as a
destination for unforgettable arts experiences and opportunities to interact with and support artists. It has unlimited
potential to benefit tourism, local artists, creative entrepreneurs and business owners across sectors by attracting
customers year-round to the creative hub of Port Townsend, Washington’s Victorian Seaport and Arts Community.
The Port Townsend Creative District is a collaboration with the Port Townsend Main Street Program and our founding
partner organizations – Centrum, Port Townsend Public Library, Northwind Art, KPTZ Radio Port Townsend, Key City
Public Theatre, Fort Worden Public Development Authority and the City of Port Townsend.
The Port Townsend Creative District Subcommittee:
Chair, Kris Nelson, PT Main Street Economics Chair and Restaurant Owner
Rob Birman, Executive Director, Centrum
Melody Sky Eisler, Library Director, City of Port Townsend Public Library
Owen Rowe, City Councilor
Tess McShane, Communications Manager, Northwind Art
Denise Winter, Artistic Director, Key City Public Theatre
Dan Groussman, Maker Artist
Michele Soderstrom, PT Artscape Co-Coordinator and Port Townsend High School Art Teacher
Mari Mullen, Executive Director, Port Townsend Main Street Program
Eryn Smith, Program Coordinator, Port Townsend Main Street Program
Ptcreativedistrict.org
City of Port TownsendLTAC Revenue Summarized between Gov't & Non Gov't Entities ‐ YTD through the period ending: Entity Type 2022 Proj 2022 YTD 2021 2020 2019 20182017 2016 20152014 2013Non Gov't $310,680 $390,801 $404,635 $271,253 $397,344 $385,369 $368,825 $360,091 $318,065 $279,527 $275,710Gov't $130,320 $143,165 $120,444 $68,293 $166,673 $148,703 $139,678 $114,846 $125,794 $82,634 $90,972Total$441,000 $533,966 $525,079 $339,547 $564,017 $534,072 $508,503 $474,938 $443,859 $362,161 $366,682*Gov't includes: Boat Haven Fuel Dock / Port2022 YTD % Collected: 121.1% 2022 YTD 2021County Fair Assn of Jefferson County2021 YTD % Collected: 92.1% Other Gov't $39,295 $43,878WA State Parks & Recreation CommissionFW Hospitality $103,870$76,566Washington State Council of AYHTotal Gov't $143,165 $120,444Fort Worden HospitalityNovember 30, 2022$0$100,000$200,000$300,000$400,000$500,000$600,0002022 Proj 2022 YTD 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013LTAC Ten Year Revenue TrendTotalNon Gov'tGov't
City of Port Townsend
LTAC Revenue Summarized between Gov't & Non Gov't Entities - YTD
Entity Type 2022 YTD 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
Non Gov't $390,801 $373,114.83 242,063.40$ 365,361.38$ 354,295.29 $340,510.34 $336,405.72 $292,120.94 $258,336.02 $257,821.14
Gov't*$143,165 $110,738.38 63,045.84$ 155,619.94$ 137,225.78 $128,305.26 $107,621.02 $117,189.96 $74,333.50 $85,239.78
Total $533,965.82 $483,853.21 305,109.24$ 520,981.32$ $491,521.07 $468,815.60 $444,026.74 $409,310.90 $332,669.52 $343,060.92
Boat Haven Fuel Dock / Port 2022 YTD % Collected:121.1%2022 YTD 2021 YTD
County Fair Assn of Jefferson County 2021 YTD % Collected:92.1%Other Gov't $39,295 $40,399
WA State Parks & Recreation Commission FW Hospitality $103,870 $70,339
Washington State Council of AYH Total Gov't $143,165 $110,738
Fort Worden Hospitality
November 2013 - 2022
$0
$100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
$600,000
2022 YTD 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
LTAC TEN YEAR REVENUE TREND -YTD
Total Non Gov't Gov't*
2022 2023
Adopted Proposed
Revenues
Taxes 441,000 525,000
Licenses & Permits - -
Intergovernmental Services - -
Charges for Goods & Services - -
Fines & Penalties - -
Miscellaneous Revenue 150 750
Other Increases - -
Other Financing Sources (inc. Transfers In)- -
Total Revenue 441,150 525,750
Expenditures
Salaries & Wages & Benefits - 75,000
Supplies - -
Services 194,187 264,343
Visitor Center Operations 109,180 136,475
Pivot Marketing 35,000 43,750
Winter Marketing 10,000 12,500
General Fund Overhead 19,507 17,618
Regional Sustainable Tourism Plan - 1,000
Facility rental waivers 10,000 10,000
New 2023 Grant Proposal - 25,000
Big Belly Contract 10,500 15,500
Tyler Plaza Tent rental (PTMS)- 2,500
Capital Outlays 15,000 15,000
Debt Service - Principal - -
Debt Service - Interest - -
Other Financing Uses (inc. Transfers Out)125,000 125,000
Total Expenditure 334,187 479,343
City of Port TownsendLODGING TAX FUND
BUDGET SUMMARY 2023 Proposed Budget
Lodging Tax
Approved by LTAC 11/4/2022
Q4 2022
Washington Filmworks - "I Look to You" Film
$16000 start
up funds in
place
sponsorships/fees
will drive additional
revenue
AA
AA
DMO MarketingDMO MarketingChanges to
FB/Instagram and
Microsoft are
causing ongoing
updates and
reworking of this
Bot technology
continuous
program annual
renewal
Included in approved 2023 budget
Washington State Tourism Grant awarded for new PT-centric event late Spring 2023, "Tour D' Farm"
Working with cycling
consultant on plan
and farms on
participation
Bike Across the Bay
Relaunch of this campaign post Jefferson Transit Trolley
implementation (Chamber marketing with them and producing local
shopping event following launch-no LTAC funding impact)
Late Winter expansion
and relaunch
National Parks Program-designed to drive target leads
to Chamber from their website. These leads are people
who specifically requested both Olympic Peninsula and
PT information.
We have aggregated over 3500 leads since
implementation. These receive an initial eblast and
then migrate into a drip campaign to follow-up by
adding this data into our monthly Tourism eblast also
hosted on EnjoyPT.
AA
$4500
annual
Continues to be effective in
lead aggregation with few opt-
outs (less than 1% opt out) of
campaigns
POS Q4 Campaign, Airport Triptych Project Completed
2022 This backlit billboard in the Alaska / Delta Airlines
Terminal has the potential to be seen by over 250,000
people per month and was up for 2.5 months. This is
a structured estimate given the number of
Alaska/Delta flights in/out of this terminal daily and
the average number of passengers in each.
Completed AA
POS Q2 Campaign, Airport Triptych Project Awarded
for 2023 at same location
Working on
creative for Q2
award
$4200 Q2We will apply for Q4 when
open
PT VIC/DMO Dashboard
Date: 12.27.22 Period:Chamber of Jefferson County
Objective Progress Status Notes Expense/
Owner
Measuring Plan Progress
AA
Production defunded by investor despite $300,000
from state incentive program Not 2023 They are seeking new funding
and hope to be in PT 2024
6 week PT
location
shoot
AA
VIC Occupancyincrease functionality and
efficiency of system along
with increased customer
satisfaction
VIC BOT, Lena, is functioning well in her upgraded role
and successfully responding accurately to more queries
as well as passing off to "a human" as requested.
Ongoing training to be able to respond to seasonal
queries and changes with consistent drive to EnjoyPT
site.
There has been no change in
investment at this time
Financials, Grants, ReportsOutside 50 miles + international
Group ToursAA
Focused on supporting Bike Across the
Bay plus sustainability, carbon reduction,
parking availability and improvement
and Chamber EV charging and ride-share
availability Q2 2023.
$10,000 total
LTAC
investment
Next year there will be $2500+
additional costs for tent and
heater rentals and set upDMO MarketingWinter Campaign in partnership with Main Street
Combined resources with Chamber adding one new event,
Pet Pawtraits (no LTAC funding impact) photos with Santa
and benefitting Community Development Fund and Toys
for Tots.
successful collaborative
project with Main Street
spending on
infrastructure and
Chamber doing the
marketing for all
PT Passport Program
Task Force participants in process of defining "50 Best
Things to do in PT/JeffCo", Putting together "Winter
Bundles" of products services etc. for campaign to keep
top of mind for Winter and future travel to PT
In Process will run
through mid-February
Financials + DMO Marketing Report
DMO LTAC Quarterly Marketing
Report will be attached to this report Quarterly financials
will be attached to all reports utilizing this format if
approved
Report in packet
Social DataI-5 corridor - inside 50 miles Continuing weekly updates on FB and Instagram. complete
data report in packet.Report in packet
Continuing weekly updates on FB and Instagram along
with working with Seattle Times and earned media on
articles for weekends in PT. Data report in packet-less
emphasis due to national travel data
Report in packet
Bike Tour for 200+ cyclists booking for late June date detail TBD Repeat of this Seattle based club from successful 2022
event PT-based
working with bike tour
producers currently on
specifics and housing
This tour brought over 130 "heads in
beds" for the 2022 Fall event with PT
Vineyard and Manressa along with other
hoteliers and B&B's
AA
Chamber Port Townsend DMO/CVB
Q4 2022 Marketing Report
2022 Marketing Plan Review
Goal: To market Port Townsend as a year-round outdoor recreation community to a broad-based
demographic with an emphasis on family visitors, ecotourism, sustainable and experiential tourism, and
an increased number of overnight stays in the city with an emphasis on extending mid-week visitation.
Strategy: Promote sustainable, eco, experiential, and family tourism in Port Townsend through strategic
multi-channel marketing including social media posts, monthly newsletters, partnership with Olympic
Peninsula Tourism Council, paid print and digital advertising and radio ads. We will continue to keep
Port Townsend top of mind through social media and SEO including paid social.
Tactics: An expansion of the National Park Trips program to reach a wider, outdoor seeking audience
with increased frequency or more strategic and larger digital adverts will produce a higher return on
investment for a minimally increased investment; For inside 50 mile audience, market Port Townsend
via social media marketing and document progress with search engine ; market via radio ads through I-5
corridor to correspond with quarterly digital ad campaigns for ROI; for outside 50 mile audience target
international tourist demographics with targeted digital posts and search engine optimization.
Tourism trends for 2022 point towards an increase in sustainable and experiential tourism,
ecotourism, and family visitors. EnjoyPT marketing efforts will reflect those trends with targeted
themed campaigns.
Sustainable tourism is defined as “Tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic,
social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and
host communities.” “Sustainability principles refer to the environmental, economic, and socio-cultural
aspects of tourism development, and a suitable balance must be established between these three
dimensions to guarantee its long-term sustainability”
Our Port Townsend Tourism mission for 2022 and beyond: Tourism can be transformative
for cultural heritage sites. As good stewards of our global cultural heritage, we want to do the
most good, the least harm, and have a memorable experience.
Our goal will be to provide our visitors with these three pillars of sustainable tourism (per the World
Tourism Organization)
1.Employing environmentally friendly practices (helping to conserve natural heritage and
biodiversity)
2.Respecting the culture of the host communities (conserving their built and living cultural
heritage and traditional values)
3. Providing tangible social and economic benefits for local communities (supporting fair
wages for employees and contributing to poverty alleviation in host communities)
Q4 2022 recent Kudo’s
https://www.seattletimes.com/sponsored/six-washington-winter-road-trip-destinations/
https://www.tripstodiscover.com/best-places-to-travel-next-year/
11 Charming Small Towns in Washington — From the Mountains to the Coast (travelandleisure.com)
https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/beach-vacations/best-washington-beaches
10Best USA Today 2022 Small Town Best Food Scenes in America
https://enjoypt.com/port-townsend-named-a-winner-for-best-small-town-food-scene-by-usa-today-
2022-10best-readers-choice-travel-awards/
Best Small Towns to Visit in America
https://www.bollyinside.com/articles/best-towns-to-visit-in-america/
Best Small Town in Washington State
https://kzok.iheart.com/content/2022-06-17-heres-the-best-small-town-in-washington-state/
Tiny Beans Travel Blog
8 Weekend Trips from Seattle for Families (tinybeans.com)
Travel Awaits Blog:
10 Amazing Experiences In Quaint Port Townsend - TravelAwaits
Lifestyle Magazine
https://www.253lifestylemagazine.com/post/port-townsend
Trips to Discover--a popular digital travel magazine with a monthly readership of over 1.6 million
people.
15 Best Summer Vacations in the U.S. for Couples
https://www.tripstodiscover.com/summer-vacations-u-s-couples/
National Park Trips
National Park Trips: Utilizing four-quarter National Park Trips program which uses custom
Content Website Listing written on Staff Writer Interview, Integration into One Online Road
Trip, Olympic Trip Planner Full Page Advertisement, Targeted Email Leads, Banner Ad Campaign
– 60,000 Impressions (5,000 per month), National Park Newsletter 3x Features, National Park
Newsletter 1x Banner Ad , National Park Facebook 8x Boosted/ Targeted Post.
National Park Trips targets an outdoor/activity demographic. By marketing Port Townsend as
the starting point to a 2022 Olympic National Park experience, we are reaching a higher
number of outdoor demographic visitors, and are tracking return on investment with below
information and attached data addendum A.
Websites:
Nationalparktripsmedia.com
Hub.myolympicpark.com
Featured Port Townsend Content:
MyOlympicPark.com- Port Townsend Visitor Information Center & Jefferson County Chamber of
Commerce online content Increased social media and drip campaign has more than doubled
since 2021 and continues ramping upward in databases growth, this has also increased traffic
to EnjoyPT and we anticipated this trend to continue.
National Park Leads Generated by Quarter
2021 2022
Q1: 516 Q1: 632
Q2: 293 Q2: 714
Q3:269 Q3: 859
Q4: 173 Q4: 746
2022 Total Leads added to marketing DB from this program: 2951
EnjoyPT Representative Instagram Posts
Page: instagram.com/enjoyporttownsend
Q4 EnjoyPT Web Stats
Inside/Outside 50 Mile Marketing: Promoted sustainable and experiential tourism to both
audiences with 90% emphasis on I-5 corridor and Western US and the balance International.
Audiences are data driven from regional and national tourism projection data
We have continued to remind visitors to check EnjoyPT and government links provided for
updates before they visit. Overall, 2022 is higher than 2021 in page views vs sight visits, which
means visitors are spending more time looking at material and clicking through more content.
EnjoyPT Stats
Top 10 Regional Sources of Website Users
Top 10 WA Sources of Website Users
Age of site visitors
We have migrated to a campaign themed ”Leave the ordinary behind, Experience the Extraordinary,
Enjoy PT”
Web Traffic Sources for Q4 2022
Web Page View Stats for Q4 2022
Q4 Port of Seattle SeaTac Terminal Spotlight Billboard