City of Auburn Gallery Programs

Deadline: October 13, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. (RECEIVE)

City of Auburn Gallery Programs
City of Auburn Arts Commission
Auburn, WA
2009 Exhibition Season


The City of Auburn is seeking artists working in two-dimensional media to exhibit their work at two City of Auburn gallery spaces during 2009. The gallery season is presented by the City of Auburn Arts Commission. Artists of diverse mediums are encouraged to apply, including but not limited to: paint, ink, pencil, mixed media, textiles, mosaic, glass, recycled materials, photography, calligraphy, collage, fiber art, etc.

Auburn City Hall Gallery
Professional artists working in two-dimensional media are invited to apply for the 2009 schedule of gallery exhibitions at the Auburn City Hall Gallery. Exhibits are 4 to 5-week group shows (typically 2-3 artists) with approximately 7 to 10 artworks per artist. The gallery is presented by the Auburn Arts Commission.

The City Hall gallery is an open space in the main lobby and hallway leading to City Council Chambers. Around the open gallery space are city office reception desks that are frequented by the public and city personnel.

Cheryl Sallee Gallery Wall at the Auburn Sr. Activity Center
Professional artists working in two-dimensional media are invited to apply for the 2009 schedule of gallery exhibitions at the Cheryl Sallee Gallery. Exhibits are 8-week solo shows of approximately 5-12 pieces. The gallery is presented by the Auburn Arts Commission and Auburn Senior Activity Center. The gallery wall is located in the Soroptomist Lounge, just inside the main entrance of the Auburn Senior Activity Center.

Auburn Avenue Theater Lobby
Professional artists working in two-dimensional media are invited to apply for the 2009 schedule of exhibits in the Auburn Avenue Theater lobby. Exhibits are 8-week group shows (typically 2-3 artists) with approximately 5 to 8 artworks per artist. The gallery is presented by the Auburn Arts Commission. The gallery is located in the theater’s lobby, just inside the main entrance.

Selection Process
A single selection panel of approximately 7 people will select artists for all three exhibits. The panel includes City of Auburn Arts Commissioners, Auburn Arts Commission Visual Art Committee Members, artists, community-at-large representatives, Auburn Senior Activity Center and Auburn Ave Theater staff.

Project Period
Exhibits and artist receptions will be scheduled immediately following the selection of artists. The first available exhibit date is late January 2009. Although every effort will be made to accommodate artists’ preferred exhibition dates, we cannot guarantee availability of preferred exhibition dates.

Promotion
Exhibits are publicized through city-generated press releases, postcards and the City’s web site at www.auburnwa.gov/arts.

Artists may choose to independently produce supplemental publicity and show cards. A reception will be scheduled for each exhibit.

Sales
Artists are encouraged to offer their works for sale, but are not required to do so. All sales are handled privately between the artist and the buyer. The City of Auburn Arts Commission does not take a commission on any works sold through the galleries.


Download the prospectus.

Submit to:
Auburn Arts Commission Gallery Programs
Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation
910 Ninth St. SE
Auburn, WA 98002

For more information or to receive a copy of the 2009 season brochure contact:
Maija McKnight, Visual/Public Art Coordinator
253-804-5043 or mmcknight@auburnwa.gov
Laurie Rose, Arts Programs Manager
253-804-5057 or Lrose@auburnwa.gov