Postmark Center for the Arts Gift Shop Application

The Postmark Gift Shop provides a platform to support local Washington State artists and create a retail destination offering unique handcrafted items for Auburn residents and visitors. Artist applications are reviewed for consideration twice annually.

Applicants must submit an online application with 2-5 images of proposed gift shop items including descriptions of item, media, and proposed retail price, along with a brief two or three sentence artist biography and statement. Selection criteria include: locality (preference given to Washington State artists, especially those residing in Auburn and surrounding areas), artistic excellence as demonstrated in work samples, innovation and variety in materials and items, and accessible pricing for Auburn residents and Postmark visitors.

All inventory is sold on a consignment basis with income from sales split 70% to the artist and 30% to the City of Auburn according to a consignment sales agreement. The initial consignment term is 90 days, after which the agreement may be continued on a month-to-month basis upon mutual agreement. The City's commission is intended to cover staff time, inventory management systems, and associated promotions and Postmark Center for the Arts programming.