Evergreen Coast
arts & Theaters

Foster your creative spirit on the beach! Visit our local artists in their galleries, join a workshop or watch a live performance. Pacific County on Washington’s Evergreen Coast have been inspiring creatives for decades.

Creative District

Located on the west side of the Long Beach Peninsula and extending to the beach, Long Beach Creative District encompasses most of downtown. Long Beach Creative District is home to a vibrant creative economy featuring everything from a craft distillery to art galleries, museums, and music venues. Long Beach is one of Washington’s oldest seaside resorts and has drawn visitors for its spectacular local environment, the community’s unique history, and a thriving artistic community for over a century.

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Annual Art Events

While you can visit galleries year-round, these annual art events are a great opportunity to discover new artists and find unique pieces for your home.

David Campiche works in his studio — David Campiche in his studio. Photo by Robyn Unruh.

Peninsula Quilt Guild Exhibition
Hundreds of colorful quilts go on display each March at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco.

Tokeland North Cove Art and Studio Tour
Each spring, the artists of Tokeland and North Cove open their studio doors for visitors to go behind the scenes.

Sou’Wester Arts Week
Each March The Sou’wester is given over to 30+ artists and art collectives for a week of residency work culminating in a public exhibition. Arts Week highlights the creative process and experiential nature of the Sou’wester Artist Residency Program.

Ilwaco Art Walks
This event is held on the last Sunday 1-4pm of the month from May through September. Get to know this fishing village’s creative side as art galleries and businesses celebrate the local art scene.

Tokeland Wood and Art Fest
Hosted at the historic Tokeland Hotel, this summer event showcases incredible talent! It also has food, live music and a beer garden.

Chinook Arts Festival
Local artists gather at this event every Labor Day weekend in the village of Chinook. Find everything from stained glass to watercolor.

PAA Studio Tour
Artists of the Long Beach Peninsula open their studio doors in November, just in time for holiday shopping!

Oysterville Schoolhouse Artisan Fair
This fun-filled event at the historic Oysterville schoolhouse features peninsula artists.