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Call to Artists!

RENEWAL: Historic Roots and Artistic Growth

The City of Auburn’s new art center gallery in the historic 1937 post office building will feature a group exhibition titled “RENEWAL: Historic Roots and Artistic Growth” in summer 2023, which seeks to showcase artworks by PNW artists representing imagery and ideas of trees, branches, and similar growth through nature. Applications are requested from visual artists and/or artist groups residing in Washington State working in two-dimensional or wall-mounted three-dimensional media to exhibit their work at the City of Auburn’s new art center gallery.

Deadline for applications: May 25, 2023 at 10:59 PM (Pacific Time)

About the Gallery
Auburn art center gallery, 20 Auburn Avenue, Auburn, WA 98001.

The gallery is located in Auburn’s Downtown Core, within Auburn’s soon-to-be-completed art center, a stately building which was originally home to the 1937 Auburn Post Office. The gallery is equipped with professional lighting. With interior construction currently underway, the exhibition is tentatively set to be on display from July-September 2023, but specific dates are TBD.

Additional information on Auburn Arts Programs and Events please visit www.auburnwa.gov/arts 

Eligibility
Established and emerging Washington State artists and/or artist groups working in two-dimensional or wall-mounted three-dimensional media will be considered. All artwork must be delivered in person.    All work must be mounted or framed and securely wired (or with D-rings) and ready to hang (no sawtooth hangers accepted).

Promotion
Exhibitions are publicized through city-generated press releases, social media, email e-blasts, and the City’s web site at www.auburnwa.gov/arts. A reception will be scheduled for the exhibition with a date TBD.

Liability
Artists are required to sign an “Agreement to Exhibit” liability waiver.  The City of Auburn carries insurance coverage for artworks in this exhibition while on display.

Sales
Artists are not allowed to list artworks for sale onsite, but may leave contact information for interested parties. Any sales can be handled privately between the artist and the buyer.

Hours of Operation
Hours vary. Gallery and gift shop hours of operation once open will be 12pm - 4pm, Wednesdays and Fridays and 12-6pm Thursdays, in addition to special events as scheduled on evenings and weekends.

Selection Process
Artwork will be selected by a panel including City of Auburn staff, Arts Commissioners, artists, and representatives from the community-at-large.

Exhibition Timeline and Installation
Application deadline: May 25, 2023 at 10:59 PM (Pacific Time)
Jury review and selection: May 26 – June 1, 2023
Artist notifications: June 2-7, 2023
Artwork drop-off for exhibition installation: June 28-30, 2023
Exhibition display period: July-September, 2023 with exact dates TBD

Unless the nature of an artwork necessitates an artist to install the work themselves, City of Auburn staff will install the artwork and all artwork labels.

Application Requirements

Please only submit artworks that can be considered for selection in this exhibition, as opposed to past work samples.

Eligibility Criteria

Established and emerging Washington State artists and/or artist groups working in two-dimensional or wall-mounted three-dimensional media will be considered. All artwork must be delivered in person.    All work must be mounted or framed and securely wired (or with D-rings) and ready to hang (no sawtooth hangers accepted).