CALL TO ARTISTS! 2023 Mary Olson Farm Artist in Residence Contact: Allison Hyde, Art Coordinator 253-804-5043 ahyde@auburnwa.gov<mailto:ahyde@auburnwa.gov> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 2, 2022 ___________ ABOUT THE RESIDENCY The Mary Olson Farm Artist in Residence program offers 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. The residency lasts two months during June and July. The residency will provide: * A $3,500 stipend, a large historic barn "studio space" on an historic 67-acre property (accommodations not provided), an exhibition opportunity, reception and well-publicized artist talk in the City of Auburn Expectations of the selected artist include: * A minimum of ten hours per week times eight weeks, creating work on-site at the Mary Olson Farm "studio space" * Two "open-studio" weekend afternoons for the public * One free artist-led workshop demonstrating techniques or inspiration to the public * Participation in a final artist talk/presentation, reception and exhibition * Artists provide their own art supplies, and transportation to and from Mary Olson Farm * Donation of one piece of artwork created during the residency to the City of Auburn Eligibility: * Any individual artist or artist team in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho) working in two and three-dimensional media are encouraged to apply, including but not limited to: drawing, painting, photography, textiles, sculpture, installation, woodworking, printmaking, etc. * Past participants of the Mary Olson Farm A.I.R. are welcome to reapply * Other than individual artists, collaborative projects will also be considered Deadline: October 6, 2022 at 10:59 pm For more information and to apply, please view the online application.<https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=10103> ____________________________________________________________________________ This program is coordinated through the City of Auburn, the White River Valley Museum, Mary Olson Farm, and with the support of the Auburn Arts Commission. Questions? Contact Allison Hyde, Art Coordinator at 253-804-5043 or ahyde@auburnwa.gov<mailto:ahyde@auburnwa.gov>. Allison Hyde (she/her/hers) | Arts Coordinator City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation 253.804.5043, ahyde@auburnwa.gov<mailto:ahyde@auburnwa.gov> More ARTS Than You Imagined!<http://www.auburnwa.gov/arts> The information contained in this electronic communication is personal, privileged and/or confidential information intended only for the use of the individual(s) or entity(ies) to which it has been addressed. If you read this communication and are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication, other than delivery to the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender by reply e-mail. Thank you.