PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL ARTS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Call for Artists for 2015 Lynnwood Library Gallery Exhibits

Deadline September 30

LYNNWOOD, WA (September 5, 2014) - For over 16 years, The Lynnwood Arts Commission has organized and selected works of art to be exhibited in the Lynnwood Public Library gallery space. We invite visual artists of all ages residing in Washington to apply. The Lynnwood Arts Commission will select artists for 6-week exhibitions in 2015; artists selected will be notified by November. 

The gallery is located inside the Lynnwood Library at 19200 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036. The total space is 35 linear feet accommodating 20-25 pieces of medium sized art plus one display case. We encourage artists to visit and preview the space. All artwork displayed must remain installed for the specified duration of the exhibit.

Original small two dimensional work measuring up to 36" x 36" that is matted and framed or gallery wrapped and ready-to-hang and/or three dimensional work up to 12" x 12" x 12". 

This is a public space visited by people of many cultures, nationalities, and ages. We reserve the right to not exhibit work that we deem unsuitable for the public space. We reserve the right to invite artists who do not apply and to not select an artist through this application process.

Applications are due by September 30 with full instructions online at http://www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/PlayLynnwood/Arts.htm. 

About Lynnwood Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts

Our mission is to create a healthy community through people, parks, programs and partnerships. Lynnwood’s state-of-the-art Recreation Center attracts visitors from the greater Puget Sound region and is the hub of the department’s operations. Our parks system includes 17 parks, over 100 acres of open space, 14 miles of trails, a Senior Center and an 18-hole public golf course. To learn more, visit www.PlayLynnwood.com.   

About City of Lynnwood

Incorporated in 1959, Lynnwood is the economic hub of South Snohomish County. Situated at the convergence of interstates I- 5 and I-405, Lynnwood’s accessibility, variety of housing and employment options, colleges and outstanding park system attract a wide variety of businesses and residents. For its diverse population of more than 36,000, Lynnwood is a great place to live, work and play. Lynnwood Moving Forward: Our Community Vision – the City will be a regional model for a sustainable, vibrant community with engaged citizens and accountable government. Lynnwood is…a great deal more!

Contact:
Sarah Olson, Deputy Director
Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department
solson@ci.lynnwood.wa.us
425-670-5503

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