Since its founding in 1973, Centrum has operated as a residency program that welcomes artists, curators, arts workers, musicians, and writers from the Port Townsend area and beyond to engage with the site and the unique resources of the local community. The Emerging Artist Residency provides critical support to six Pacific Northwest artists early in their careers through stipends and meetings with visiting artists and curators, culminating with public open studios. Through inter-generational immersive workshops, Centrum brings together aspiring and master artists to ignite creativity, find and provide mentorship, and build community.