The Art of Renton

City of Renton sent this bulletin at 03/12/2012 01:07 PM CDT
Arts Commission

The Art of Renton

Arts & Culture Events & Opportunities

Renton aspires to be a center for arts and culture where traditional and contemporary arts thrive and creative industries are cultivated. 

Renton Arts & Culture Master Plan, Adopted 2010
Spring Arts Equinox

You're invited...Spring Arts Equinox

Are you a creative entrepreneur, arts supporter, professional or amateur such as a musician, painter, sculptor, writer, dancer or actor?  Or do you simply want to learn more about what's happening with arts and culture in Renton?
The Renton Municipal Arts Commission and Allied Arts of Renton invite you to the Spring Arts Equinox, a free event, to be part of Renton’s growing arts and culture community!  Meet other professional and amateur artists in your field, learn about what’s happening in arts and culture and enjoy a Renton-style Pechu Kecha presentation.   Discover how you can get involved to craft the future of Arts & Culture in Renton.  Tour the Cry Out! Studio where youth learn about music production.   Music, food and fun for all!   
WHEN:  Thursday, March 22, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
WHERE:  Harambee (316 S 3rd St, Downtown Renton)
To RSVP, visit the FB event or contact arts@rentonwa.gov or 425-430-6589.  For more information, visit Arts Commission.rentonwa.gov or AlliedArtsofRenton.org.
Tracy Wallschlaeger

Local Artist Tracy Wallschlaeger

The Renton Municipal Arts Commission proudly presents an exhibit by local oil painter Tracy Wallschlaeger. The exhibit will be on display at Carco Theatre through March 30.
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SIFF-Renton is coming back to Renton! 

Please mark your calendars for May 18 - 24 and for the SIFF-Renton Opening Night Screening & Gala on Friday, May 18.  All films will be shown at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center with the Gala at the Renton Pavilion Event Center.  SIFF is the longest running, largest and most highly attended film festival that will bring significant benefits to Renton's restaurants, hotels and other businesses.  Ticket information will be available later this Spring at siff.net. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact arts@rentonwa.gov.

IN THIS ISSUE 

Read more about:
  • Spring Arts Equinox
  • Artist Display
  • SIFF-Renton
Volunteers Needed!
Help arts & culture thrive!  Volunteers are needed for short term projects, event planning, graphic design, grant writing and more!  Email or call 425-430-6589 for more information.

EXPERIENCE ART IN RENTON!

From live theatre and music to creating art and learning about history, enjoy arts & culture activities throughout Renton.  Check out the latest information in one of these great events calendar:  SoCo Culture, Renton Reporter, Renotn Patch or Renton Chamber Community Calendar.

CALL FOR ARTISTS

Renton River Days, July 27 – 29:  Art Market vendors and Renton Annual Art Show  

Downtown Renton Art & Antique Walk, Saturday, August 25

Sign up for Renton's Cultural Registry to learn about upcoming opportunities!