Anacortes Creative District

05/30/2026

Drop in to the Forest Discovery Center to make nature art with us! Flower pounding utilizes plants to create a unique print onto material – and it’s just fun to do. Help us kick off our Art in Nature series as we explore nature’s way of printing.

All materials are provided unless you want to bring your own fabric or thick paper to use.

No RSVP needed!

05/16/2026

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05/02/2026

We Explored the Open-Air Gallery of Anacortes!

We saw the city through a new lens during the Creative District Walk at the Anacortes Walk Fest!

Downtown Anacortes proved to be much more than just streets—it was a true open-air gallery. We were led by Meredith McIlmoyle, Executive Director of the Anacortes Arts Festival, and Bob Hogan, an acrylic artist and board member of the Anacortes Arts Commission.

On this immersive stroll, we:

Discovered Art Gems: Explored striking public art and street art throughout downtown.

Heard the Stories: Learned the history behind the artists and their installations.

Explored Local Culture: Uncovered the community's rich artistic heritage and visited local studios and galleries.

It was a wonderful day to experience the creative spirit woven throughout our town.

04/30/2026

Join us next week for May 1 First Friday Artwalk from 6-8 pm!!! #98221

04/27/2026

Such a magical event!

Hundreds of people took to the streets of downtown Anacortes over the weekend to celebrate the natural world with a luminary parade, sustainable fashion show and the fifth-annual Procession of

04/20/2026

Grab your luminary and your best flora or fauna costume, and join in on the magic of Anacortes Earth Day parades this weekend in Anacortes! We also have a free family fun environmental fair with activities and crafts for all ages, put on by Friends of the ACFL, and a very stylish fashion show by Chilly Rain to check out!

04/02/2026

Join us next Friday night for the April 3 artwalk from 6-8 pm! #98221

04/01/2026

Kick off Spring with a great new collection of work and meet our artists on Friday, April 3 from 6-8 pm.

02/19/2026

02/19/2026