At Centrum, we believe in the power of art to ignite, connect, and transform communities.

For more than 35 years, Centrum–in partnership with the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction–has
worked with accomplished, professional artists to inspire and challenge
young artists at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend.

We're pleased to announce that our 2009 workshops for young artists are now open for registration. Look on the top right of this page for the workshop of your choice, and then register online, or call us at 360-385-3102 for assistance.

Centrum's youth workshops provide a completely hands-on experience
outside the traditional classroom for students throughout Washington in
grades 5-12. The unique setting and scope of each week:

• Challenges students to strengthen both artistic techniques and critical thinking skills
• Exposes students to the work of accomplished, professional artists
• Enables students to accelerate their artistic development
• Provides hands-on teacher training alongside student learning
• Helps school districts around the state achieve their learning objectives

Centrum's youth workshops are led by Northwest artists whose work is
at the center of the most vital cultural conversations happening in
this region.