Juan de Fuca Foundation

Juan de Fuca Foundation for the Arts

JFFA offers Port Angeles, Sequim, and the entire North Olympic Peninsula of Washington a myriad of performance alternatives for all lovers of The Arts. We are proud to present a season concert series with an array of diverse disciplines and genres represented – including dance, folk, blues, comedy and more.

At JFFA, we believe that “art is too important not to share”.

We believe that the arts enhance quality of life, contribute to a rich sense of community, encourage a coming together as diverse neighbors, and contribute to a vibrant civic life. We are committed to ensuring that the North Olympic Peninsula continues to be a home for the performing arts both now and in the future.

JFFA is supported by a passionate board of directors, dedicated staff, tireless volunteers, generous sponsors and invaluable community partners.

Our Mission

The Juan de Fuca Foundation for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) organization committed to the development and promotion of the Arts for the cultural, economic and educational benefit of Washington’s North Olympic Peninsula.

Our History

Juan de Fuca Foundation for the Arts began in 1992 as the “Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts” without a budget or staff. Driven by the vision of a small group of volunteers, JFFA’s sole purpose was, and remains, to develop and promote the performing and visual arts. JFFA was incorporated as a non-profit in the Spring of 1993. Since then, the budget has grown from $1,500 to approximately $350,000 in 2019.

Nearly all revenue is applied to the support and operation costs involved in presenting consistent high caliber arts programming throughout the year. Our legacy event is the Annual Juan de Fuca Festival, now in it’s 27th year. This celebration of music and art takes place over Memorial Day weekend and includes up to 80 performances on five stages, 100 volunteers, 50 food and artisan vendors and several local community organizations.

JFFA also presents a popular Season Concert Series each year offering 8-12 concerts crossing all genres and mediums. Through this concert series, JFFA aligns professional touring artists with local students of all ages and offers a wide range of educational outreach opportunities.

Since 2012, JFFA has also successfully developed and managed a summer art camp experience for children ages 7-12 years. Our Discovery Arts Camp exposes kids to art educators and working artists who lead them through experiential learning in visual arts, theater and dance.