City of Auburn: CALL FOR ARTISTS! DEADLINE EXTENDED Unprecedented: The Inaugural Postmark Biennial Contact: Allison Hyde, Arts Program Supervisor 253-931-5100 ahyde@auburnwa.gov<mailto:ahyde@auburnwa.gov> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 15, 2025 __________ Postmark Center for the Arts and the White River Valley Museum are hosting a competitive juried biennial art exhibition, titled "Unprecedented: The Inaugural Postmark Biennial." "In times of crisis, art becomes a vital medium for both reflection and action."- Virginia Vigliar How is art informed by the exceptional moment in which we are living? Curated by two esteemed jurors, Ellen Ito and Jabari Owens-Bailey, this exhibition is seeking work from artists living and working in Washington state; Unprecedented is interested in highlighting creative explorations in all media created from 2020 to the present. Artist awards will be granted. First Place or Best of Show will receive $300, Second Place $200, Third Place $100, and People's Choice $150. We aim to showcase emerging and established artists working in a wide variety of media. Eligibility * Artists working in all media working and residing in Washington State. Artists of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. * Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application. * Artists are encouraged to submit their most recent body of work. EXTENDED application deadline: May 21, 2025 at 10:59pm For more information and to apply, visit: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15309 _________________________________________________________________________ Questions? Allison Hyde, Arts Program Supervisor ahyde@auburnwa.gov<mailto:ahyde@auburnwa.gov> Information on City of Auburn cultural arts program can be found at www.auburnwa.gov/arts<http://www.auburnwa.gov/arts> or call 253-931-5100. Amanda Jenkinson | Arts Assistant Pronouns (she/they) In office Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation 253.804.5043, ajenkinson@auburnwa.gov<mailto:ajenkinson@auburnwa.gov> 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.