City of Auburn - CALLS TO ARTISTS!!!

2019 Calls to Artists

Whether you are an artist, arts appreciator, or know someone who is, please help us spread the word about all of these great arts opportunities coming up in Auburn! Thank you!


City of Auburn Art Galleries

City of Auburn Art Galleries - 2020 Exhibitions

Artists are selected through an annual application process for exhibitions in three city gallery spaces, showcasing diverse artworks by regional artists.

Eligibility: This is a call to artists with no geographical restriction, but all artwork must be dropped off and picked up in person in Auburn, WA on the assigned exhibition dates.

For more information or to apply, view the application.

Application deadline: August 21, 2019 at 10:59 PM Pacific Time


Art on Main Gallery

Art on Main Window-Front Gallery - 2020 Installations

Artists are selected through an annual application process to install 3-dimensional or multi-media art installations in a public window-front exhibition space in downtown Auburn.

Eligibility: This is a call to artists residing in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon and Idaho)

Project Budget: $1,000 stipend for selected artists

For more information or to apply, view the application.

Application deadline: August 21, 2019 at 10:59 PM Pacific Time


Project Support Grant

2020 Project Support Grants

The purpose of the Project Support Grant program is to provide support to arts-related projects and programs within the City of Auburn. A portion of the funding for this particular grant comes from 4Culture.

Eligibility: The artistic project must provide direct benefit to the community of Auburn, Washington

Grant Awards: Grants are typically awarded in the amount of $500 - $2,000 per project

For more information or to apply, view the application page here.

Application deadline: September 17, 2019 at midnight