Artist Resource Help Desk

What is it? 

The Artist Resource Help Desk (ARHD) provides professional guidance for artists seeking assistance with grants, proposals, presentations, marketing (newsletters, flyers, etc.) and connections to resources to support their creative practice. The program offers guidance and access to some cloud-based tools. Artists may bring their own computers and materials or use public computers and resources at the library.

The goal is to help artists as they seek funding and opportunities and look to build their audiences. Artists should come with a specific project in mind which they want help to realize or feedback to refine. This program also serves as an important opportunity to learn more about the needs and dreams of artists in our community!  

Through the ARHD, artists can access support and consultation for opportunities that take administrative or computer skills, such as:

• Grant editing and development 
• Marketing materials 
• Slide decks  
• Sponsorship or partnership proposals
• Research for residencies, funding, or other opportunities 

Who will be there?  

Katy Goodman, arts and culture coordinator for the City of Port Townsend, will be staffing the Artist Resource Help Desk every Thursday from 12:00-2:00pm. Katy has 20+ years of experience in fundraising, communications, and programming in arts and education non-profits. During this time, she wrote hundreds of grants, organized and promoted events of all shapes and sizes, and worked with a wide variety of artists. This program is designed to put these skills to use for local artists so they have more time and resources to spend on their creative practice.  

Why? 

There has been a demonstrated need for this kind of support from artists. As the City of Port Townsend steps up its role in supporting our creative community, this time is also an important and low-barrier way for artists to participate in shaping the City’s arts and culture work through the learnings that happen in collaborating and discussing projects and ambitions.

This flexible and no-cost access to resources is designed to support creative practitioners no matter how much time or money they have to spare.  

How do I participate?   

Come to the Port Townsend Public Library any Thursday between 12:00-2:00pm and head upstairs to the Carnegie Reading Room! (The ARHD will be closed the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas.) 

If you would like to make an appointment and say a little about your project or needs, you can book one here: Book an ARHD Appointment. 

Online Resources

Looking for some help or ideas right now? Check out our Artist Resource page!

Questions?

Contact arts@cityofpt.us or call (360) 385-3000 x5098