Virtual Arts: January 7 - 14
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Express your creativity and love for Auburn with this fun printable coloring book page! Take a picture of your finished Auburn coloring page and share with us on Facebook through January 31st, 2021 for a chance to be featured on the Auburn Arts Facebook page and website! |
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SCULPTURE OF THE WEEK
Artist: Mark Twain Stevenson
Title: Water Watcher
Medium: Stainless Steel
Location: 10 E Main Street
Healthy human adults are 60+% water, infants are 85%. Water Watcher reminds us of the need for clean water for all life. Water is life!
This sculpture is on display as a part of Auburn's 2020-21 Downtown Sculpture Gallery program. This sculpture, as well as 10 others, will be on view for the next year! Go to our website to vote for your favorite sculpture for this year's People's Choice Award!
For more information about the artist, visit his website at: http://www.carapacearts.com/rooster.html
For more like this, visit the City of Auburn's Downtown Sculpture Gallery website.
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VIRTUAL ART PROJECTS
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Create a Snow Painting – Follow along this great video to look closely at an artwork from the Tacoma Art Museum's collection and then channel that inspiration to create your own work of art!
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2021 Chinese New Year Golden Ox Paper Cut – Follow along this video and download the template to create this festive Lunar New Year paper cut of the golden ox! This is a great craft activity to learn about cultural elements of the lunar new year and celebrate the beginning of 2021.
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DIY Citrus and Spice Candles – Want to freshen up your house for the new year? These DIY candles are easy to make a great way to bring some light and a festive scent to any home! Follow along this simple step-by-step tutorial to create your own candles.
For more awesome art activity ideas like these, please visit Auburn's Virtual Recreation page
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CALLS TO ARTISTS
The Mary Olson Farm Artist in Residence provides the opportunity for an artist to pursue their work in, and to be inspired by, the unique and beautiful setting of the Mary Olson Farm in Auburn, Washington for two months in June and July. There is a $3,500 stipend for the selected artist.
Application Deadline: February 25, 2021 at 10:59pm Pacific Time
Eligibility: Pacific Northwest Individual artists or artist teams
For more information or to apply, please visit the Mary Olson Farm Artist in Residence Application Page or the online application.
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The Downtown Sculpture Gallery showcases new sculptures annually providing different public artwork for Auburn residents to experience and enjoy. Artwork is on display for one year, September-September, and selected artists receive an $1,000 stipend.
Application Deadline: February 18, 2021 at 10:59pm Pacific Time
Eligibility: Pacific Northwest artists
For more information or to apply, please visit the Downtown Sculpture Gallery website or online application.
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FEDERAL CULTURAL PANDEMIC RELIEF
Many thanks to Inspire Washington – Opening doors to Science, Heritage, and the Arts for a summary and breakdown of the new Federal Cultural Pandemic Relief package passed by congress on December 21, 2020. Check it out to see if you or your organization qualifies for funding.
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.
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