“The one thing that I heard from most of at least contractors, sub-contractors who worked on this building said ‘This is the most complex building I have ever worked on.  I probably heard that once or twice a day.  And so we know that this is a contemporary, modern, complex building that is to fulfill the needs of Port Angeles as we move to the future.”

The estimated $50 million dollar state-of-the-art 500 seat project at Oak and Front Streets is being hailed as the premier performing arts venue on the Peninsula.  Saturday’s day of celebration and dedication came after long  pandemic related pauses, delays and challenges.     

Cameron Irwin of LMN architect is with the firm that designed the building.

“Very quickly we discovered that it was more than just an art center.  It had to become a space that’s for gathering and for laughter and crying and celebration. But today it has to be a space that – the new building has to be a building that marks the turning point in Port Angeles’ history, this industrious hard-working past and turning it into the cultural destination of the North Peninsula.”

Board President Brooke Taylor said he’s always believed that mission driven non-profits are what drives communities and improves the quality of life for everyone. Field Arts is the ultimate mission driven non-profit checking all the boxes that brings people together and strengthens the community.

“This is without a doubt the most ambitious non-profit project ever undertaken on the Olympic Peninsula. Amen.  So I’m gonna say this. And we have one former president who knows now you have to be careful  about saying this prematurely. But I’m gonna declare “Mission Accomplished.”

The day of celebration was highlighted by the magical dancing of Bandaloop, an aerial troupe suspended off the north wall of the center dancing to choreographed music with three performances dazzling and electrifying hundreds who gathered on the lawn. From here, they will be heading off to England and will dance off the exterior of St. Paul’s Cathedral in London.