Welcome to the 2023 Port Townsend Writers Conference! Below you will find our Afternoon Workshop Schedule. You can also download a copy by clicking this link: 2023 PTWC Afternoon Schedule-Final Sunday, July 16th 7:00 – 8:30 Welcome and Readings: Anatacia-Renee, CMarie Fuhrman, Arna Botempts Hemmenway, Quenton Baker Monday, July 17th 1:00 – 1:50 p.m. Craft…
Unleash Your Writing Potential at the PT Writer’s Conference 2023!
Dive Into a World of Words, Inspiration, and Literary Magic Immerse yourself in a world of words, inspiration, and literary magic at Centrum’s annual PT Writer’s Conference in the charming Port Townsend, Washington. Since 1974, Centrum’s Writing Programs have nurtured aspiring master artists, fostering creativity, mentorship, and a thriving community. From July 16 to July…
50th Anniversary Benefit Concert with Diana Krall
Centrum Benefit Concert & Gala An Evening with Centrum Alumna Diana Krall Monday, July 10, 2023 celebrating 50 transformational years of changing lives through the arts As of May 16, twenty seats were released by the artist for sale to the public. This event will be sold-out. The Benefit Concert 5:00 p.m. | McCurdy…
Download Our New 2023 Brochure—Tickets on Sale April 15
We’re excited to welcome over 350 faculty artists and artists-in-residence this year, and you are cordially invited to help us make this 50th anniversary season at Centrum something to remember! A highlight for this summer is our Monday, July 10th 50th Anniversary Benefit Concert and Gala with Centrum alumna, Diana Krall, and perennial favorites, Pharis…
Applications Open for our June Chamber Music Workshop
Founded in 2015, the Centrum Chamber Music Workshop fosters the highest level of training and coaching for pre-professional chamber musicians in community with leading faculty chamber artists. The workshop serves outstanding emerging, pre-formed ensembles. Two string quartets from the country’s leading programs will be invited to a week of rigorous coaching with the world-renowned American…
Ying Quartet This Sunday at 2 p.m.
Celebrating The String Quartet Franz Josef Haydn changed the landscape of classical music when he codified the string quartet as a genre starting in about 1757. The range of the instruments from low to high, the ability of the four instruments to whisper or shout, and the almost limitless emotional variety have drawn composers to…