'Virtual' Auburn Arts: August 26 - September 2

Title: "Strawberry Calf"
Artist: Michael McLaughlin
Medium: Bronze

"Strawberry Calf" by artist Michael McLaughlin is located at Lea Hill Park (corner of 124th AVE SE and 316th Street SE). The bronze sculpture references the previous use of the site as a farm, as well as incorporating symbols of Auburn's history such as the strawberry and dragonfly. Located in proximity to the new playground and the barn-styled picnic shelter, "Strawberry Calf" is human scale with branches reaching to a height of 9 feet. The sculpture serves as a lighthearted and permanent reminder of Auburn's history and provides an iconic artwork to the Lea Hill neighborhood.

For more like this, visit the City of Auburn's public art collection website.

THE RESULTS ARE IN....
WINNERS ANNOUNCED IN HUNKER DOWN FROM HOME TALENT SHOW

Thanks to all the voters and congrats to all the participants in our Hunker Down From Home Talent Show. Performers in three different age groups shared their talents in a bit of everything, from vocals to tap dancing and even a yo-yo performance! Voting was open to the public to select a People's Choice while a panel of three performing arts industry judges (Austin Taylor of AT Production, Jessica Lynn Witty country singer song writer and Raymond Hayden local singer, piano player and producer) had to make the tough decisions in this contest, And without further ado here are the final results:

People’s Choice Winner… Jaysen Subia. Jaysen will get a chance to perform at an upcoming City of Auburn Event.

And our overall winner and recipient of a $500.00 Bravo contract and an opening act spot at a future Auburn Ave Theater show is... Sylvia D. Jones!

Check out auburnwa.gov/arts for the winning videos. 

12 years-of-age and under

• 1st Place: Amelia Luk
• 2nd Place: Jaysen Subia

13 – 19 years-of-age

• 1st Place: Amelia Day
• 2nd Place Autumn Helene
• 3rd Place A Friend Like Me Duo

20 – 54 years-of-age

• 1st Place:  Sylvia D. Jones
• 2nd Place: Lindsay Delmarter
• 3rd Place: Chris Lowery

The City of Auburn Virtual Galleries is now pleased to feature the artwork of Emily White, selected for the Cheryl Sallee Gallery. Emily White is “captivated by nature and all the intricacies it has to offer” and uses her beautiful watercolor artworks as a means to “show how I see the world.” Drawing inspirations from sites all over Washington State like Mt. Rainier, the Nisqually Wildlife Refuge, or the Cascade Mountain Range, she describes how “even my own backyard is full of moments that I can’t help but work to capture.”

For more information about the artist, please visit their website.

For more information about the City of Auburn Galleries, visit our website.

ARTS EDUCATION

• Melted Crayon Sea Shells – Have your kids recently collected shells from a trip to the beach? Try this unique activity to create beautifully colorful shells and cherish those fun family summer days on the beach!
• DIY Handmade Paper - Use your old newspapers and magazines to make beautiful handmade paper in any color using Americana Acrylic paints and easy to find supplies.
• DIY Concrete Planters – Follow along this video and use inexpensive materials to make your very own concrete planters! These geometric shaped planters and fairly easy to make and a great way to save money.

For more awesome art activity ideas like these, please visit Auburn's Virtual Recreation page

DEADLINE EXTENDED to September 25, 2020 for the City of Auburn Poet Laureate nominations!

 The City of Auburn Poet Laureate recognizes and honors a citizen poet of exceptional talent and accomplishment. The Poet Laureate also encourages appreciation of poetry and literary life in Auburn. The term of service for the next Poet Laureate will be three years, beginning in January of 2021. The award is honorific. There is no financial compensation for the position.

Any member of the public may nominate a poet for the Poet Laureate position. Individuals are encouraged to nominate poets from all walks of life, and all poetry forms are welcome. 

For more information, or to nominate an individual for the Poet Laureate position, please view the guidelines and application details on our art opportunities page.

2021 Project Support Grants
Deadline: September 23, 2020

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 these grants come from 4Culture/King County Cultural Authority. 

Project Budget: Grants are typically awarded from $500 - $2,000 per project.

For more information or to apply, please visit our arts opportunities page.

We've always got great new content on Auburn's Parks, Arts & Recreation's Virtual Recreation page, so stop by and check it out!.\ A list of opportunities, ideas and programs to help you stay active and engaged. We have both indoor and outdoor options listed. 

For a full list of activities, visit: auburnwa.gov/VirtualRec. We invite you to follow us on the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Facebook for more great fun and interactive programs and activities.