Auburn Arts: Calls to Artists!

Postmark Center for the Arts Gift Shop: 

The Postmark Gift Shop strives to support local artists and create a retail destination offering a variety of unique handcrafted items for Auburn residents and visitors to enjoy.

Deadline to apply: May 27, 2024

Eligibility: This is a call to Washington State artists and craftspeople making unique and handcrafted work.

Budget: Artists will be paid on commission at a rate of 70%. There is no upfront budget for this opportunity.

For more information or to apply, visit our calls to artists webpage.

2025 Site-Specific Galleries:

Artists are selected through an annual application process to install 3-dimensional or multi-media art installations in public window-front, Art on Main or Postmark's Vault Gallery in downtown Auburn.

Deadline to apply: September 5, 2024

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 our calls to artists webpage.

2025 Art Galleries:

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

Deadline to apply: September 5, 2024

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 our calls to artists webpage.

Postmark Arts & Cultural Programming Grant: 

This program provides funding support for artists, arts or cultural organizations, or community members proposing ideas for free arts and cultural programs serving residents and visitors at Postmark Center for the Arts.

We are excited about bringing local artist and community members together in a space that aims to provide opportunities for growth, creative participation, inspiration, and understanding through dynamic and multi-faceted programming.

Deadline to apply: September 30, 2024

Eligibility: Individuals, groups of people, neighborhood or business organizations seeking funding for an art program or cultural event at the Postmark Center for the Arts.

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

For more information or to apply, visit our calls to artists webpage.