Auburn Arts: September 8 - 15

Artist: Peter Reiquam
Title: Crow With Fries
Medium: Powder-coated aluminum
Location: Les Gove Park

Artist Peter Reiquam has been successfully creating interactive, site specific public art for over 30 years. Each of his projects is a “unique response to the special character of a given site, inspired by its history, culture, architecture, and surrounding landscape.” Inspired here by the history of the site as well as the countless playful crows that frequent Les Gove Park, Reiquam designed a large-scale sculpture titled “Crow With Fries” that was installed in mid-May 2019 and dedicated on May 31, 2019. The sculpture is a visible landmark that encourages public interaction, with people sitting on the oversize package of sculptural french fries or posing for a selfie with this winged creature. 

Visit our webpage to learn more about Peter Reiquam's iconic public art sculpture "Crow With Fries."

Art on Main - 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.

Deadline to apply: September 15, 2021

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, visit the online application here.

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

Deadline to apply: September 16, 2021

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, visit the online application here.

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.

Deadline to apply: October 21, 2021

Eligibility: This is a call to artists residing in the Pacific Northwest, but since there are no accommodations included, it is primarily suitable to those within a comfortably commutable distance to Auburn, Washington.

For more information or to apply, visit the online application here.

Art Classes

• Acrylics | AGES 18 & UP | Wednesdays, Sept 8-29 | 9am-12pm
• Watercolor | AGES 18 & UP | Wednesdays, Sept 29-Oct 27 | 1-3pm 

One Day Art Experiences

• Indigo Tie Shibori | Ages 12 & up | Saturday, Sept 18 | 12-3pm
• Fall Tier Tray Mini Signs | Ages 13 & up | Friday, September 24 | 6-7:30pm
• Miniature Polymer Pumpkins | Ages 6 & up | Saturday, October 9 | 12-2pm 

Looking for a creative activity to do at home? Try out these fun art activities yourself or with your family!

• Lava Lamp Craft for Kids! - Learn how to make a DIY Lava Lamp using household supplies! This craft activity is not only a feast for the eyes but also a terrific science experiment.
• DIY Pom Pom Rug – Create your own plush pom pom rug with the help of this easy-to-follow video!
• Australian Aboriginal Art Dot Painting - This video teaches school-age children about Australian Aboriginal Art and gives instructions for creating a fun dot-painting project of a turtle!

Community Center Gallery - 910 Ninth Street SE

Artist: Jessica Heide
Exhibition Dates: September 9 - November 4, 2021

The City of Auburn and the Auburn Arts Commission are pleased to present the work of Jessica Heide at the Community Center Gallery, on view September 9 - November 4, 2021.

Northwest artist Jessica Heide creates beautifully detailed colored pencil, watercolor and graphite drawings with inspiration from flora, fauna, and most of all, marine life. The artist describes how “Our planet is a place of beauty and wonder. I hope that through my art I will be able to inspire others to take a moment to see the world around them and work to protect it, or at least, appreciate it.”

For more information about the artist, please visit Jessica Heide's website.

Cheryl Sallee Gallery - 808 9th St SE 

Artist: Emily White
Exhibition Dates: September 8 - November 3, 2021

The City of Auburn and the Auburn Arts Commission are pleased to present the work of Emily White at the Cheryl Sallee Gallery, on view September 8^th – November 3^rd, 2021.

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 Emily White's website.