City of Auburn Galleries 2020 Exhibition Call

The City of Auburn is seeking artists and/or artist groups working in two-dimensional or small three-dimensional media to exhibit their work at three City of Auburn gallery spaces during 2020. Galleries are located within City operated buildings: City Hall (25 W Main), Auburn Senior Center/Cheryl Sallee Gallery (808 Ninth St. SE), and Community & Event Center (910 Ninth Street SE). Artists working in diverse mediums are encouraged to apply, including printmaking, painting, drawing, mixed media, textiles, mosaic, glass, recycled materials, photography, calligraphy, collage, fiber art, ceramics, jewelry, and metal sculptures.

Eligibility is open to established and emerging artists and/or artist groups. There are no location restrictions, but all work must be delivered and picked up in person in Auburn, Washington. All work must be mounted or framed and securely wired and ready to hang. Exhibitions are 6-8 weeks long depending on gallery location. City Hall Gallery accommodates approximately 6-20 artworks with hours 8am-5pm Monday-Friday. Cheryl Sallee Gallery accommodates 5-12 artworks with hours 8am-5pm Monday-Friday plus various evenings and weekends. Community & Event Center accommodates 4-20 artworks with hours 8am-9pm Monday-Friday and 9am-4pm Saturday. A selection panel including City of Auburn Arts Commissioners, artists, and community representatives will select artists for all three gallery spaces. The first available exhibition date is January 2020. Installation dates and times will be assigned by City staff, typically during the work week.

Applications must include up to ten representative digital images (minimum 3), a resume detailing exhibition history, and an artist statement. Applicants may indicate preferred exhibition timeframe and gallery location. Artists are encouraged to offer works for sale; the City takes no commission. Artists must sign an "Agreement to Exhibit" liability waiver. Exhibition spaces are not secured and there is no insurance for submitted objects. Exhibitions are publicized through city press releases, social media, email, and the City website. Application deadline: August 21, 2019 at 10:59 PM Pacific Time.