Calls to Artists
Art at Work Studio Tours
The Tacoma Arts Commission is seeking professional artists who are
willing to open their studios to the public in our seventh annual studio
tours, one of the features of Art at Work Month this November. Studios
will be open on Saturday, November 8 and Sunday, November 9 from 10 am
to 4 pm.
To
qualify, your studio must be located within the City of
Tacoma
limits. A studio is defined as a location where artwork is created on a
consistent basis. For more information, please check out the Studio
Tour letter of introduction (PDF) and the Studio
Tour Application (PDF). Deadline
for submissions is July 1, 2008.
Artist-Made Work for International Hospitality
Presentations
The City of
Tacoma
is developing a juried catalog of
Tacoma
artist-made objects that may be purchased and presented to
representatives of our Sister Cities and International Dignitaries.
Artwork in the catalog must be available for purchase as the need
arises. For more information, please check out the Call
to Artists (PDF). Deadline: June 23, 2008.
National Arts Program in Tacoma
Please note: Applicants for this exhibit must be a City of Tacoma
employee, retiree, or volunteer, or the the immediate family member of
one of these people.
The
National Arts Program is a visual art exhibit open to all City of Tacoma
employees and their family members. This is a chance to showcase your
creative side, receive recognition, and possibly even win some money –
and it is free to participate! Ribbons, certificates of participation,
and $2400 in cash prizes will be awarded. The exhibit will be on display
in the Municipal building and at Tacoma Public Utilities from June 16 to
July 31. For more information you can download the National
Arts Program registration form (PDF) here or call 253.591.5191 for a
copy. Fill out the registration form and return to: Naomi Strom-Avila,
Community & Economic Development Department, 747 Market Street #900,
Tacoma, WA 98402. Registration deadline: June 2, 2008.
Funding
Tacoma Arts Commission supports arts organizations and artists through a variety of funding programs: Anchor Fund, Arts
Projects and Tacoma Artist Initiative Program. Submission forms and information are available
on the Funding page.
The funding programs are currently not accepting
applications.
Workshops
There are currently no workshops scheduled.
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