'Virtual' Auburn Arts: February 17 - 24

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Virtual Arts: February 17 - 24

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Create your own “Window Gallery” at home and share your pictures with us!

Stuck at home and wanting to brighten up your day? Try mixing 2/3 washable tempera paint, 1/3 dish soap, and a sprinkle of some flour to thicken it up, and you have your very own washable window paint! Try masking off an area with blue painter’s tape, and create your “Window Gallery” masterpiece to share with the community. Share your pictures with us on Facebook and tag #AuburnWindowGallery in February to enter our Window Gallery challenge and be featured on our Facebook page!”

SCULPTURE OF THE WEEK

Artist: MacRae Wylde
Title: Truth
Medium: Lacquered steel
Location: E Main Street & Auburn Ave.

""Truth" the sculpture is a monument to the concept. It is a concept that applies across all boundaries. It cares not where you come from or who your parents were, it does not care what party you belong to or what group you are part of. Like the concept, "Truth" the sculpture will last forever, yet with neglect it will start to rust."

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 like this, visit the City of Auburn's Downtown Sculpture Gallery website.

VIRTUAL ART PROJECTS

Black History Month Feature: Gee’s Bend Quilts Art Lesson – Watch this wonderful video titled “While I Yet Live,” by Maris Curran, to learn about the history and culture of Gee’s Bend, Alabama and the artistic quilts made by the African-American community of women, then you can create your own quilted paper artwork inspired by the Gee’s Bend quilt patterns with this great art lesson!
Frye Families: Portrait Printing – Have you ever printed a portrait of a loved one? Follow along this great video tutorial by the Frye Art Museum to learn how to make a portrait in the form of a print!
COVID Coloring Book – Wanting to express your creativity in the midst of the pandemic? A Chicago-based creative design agency released a free downloadable COVID-19 themed coloring book showcasing a global network of artists. Check it out and color your own!

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

CALLS TO ARTISTS

2021 Mary Olson Farm Artist in Residence

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.

2021-2022 Downtown Sculpture Gallery

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.

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.