ONE WEEK TO APPLY: CALL FOR ARTISTS | Public Art for Downtown Park | City of Auburn, WA

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Allison Hyde
Wed, Jun 4, 2025 3:14 PM

Call to Public Artists!

Please see the following and attached call for artists for a new public artwork for Auburn. I encourage you to consider applying!

Budget: $97,500

Deadline: Tuesday, June 10, 10:59pm

Best regards
Allison
Allison Hyde | Arts Program Supervisor
Pronouns (she/her/hers)
City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation
253.804.5043, ahyde@auburnwa.govmailto:ahyde@auburnwa.gov
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DEADLINE: June 10, 2025 at 10:59PM


The City of Auburn, Washington is requesting qualifications from talented artist(s) and/or artist team(s) to create new and engaging public artwork(s) for a new Auburn Downtown Park that will be the centerpiece of Auburn’s creative district in the heart of the downtown core. Downtown Park adds a new, significant green space for the downtown core and seeks an art element that strengthens its ties to the arts, inspires creativity, and enriches the experience of plaza visitors and the community. The city is seeking an artist(s) to be a collaborative team member to work with the plaza design team to shape an art element that is truly integrated into the plaza design and experience.

PROJECT BUDGET: To not exceed $97,500 (Budget is inclusive of design, fabrication, installation, travel & inclusive of all taxes)

ELIGIBILITY: Artists residing in Washington and Oregon

APPLICATION: Submission of an online application is required; please review all guidelines before applying, and view the online application

DEADLINE: Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 10:59PM

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Call to Public Artists! Please see the following and attached call for artists for a new public artwork for Auburn. I encourage you to consider applying! Budget: $97,500 Deadline: Tuesday, June 10, 10:59pm Best regards Allison Allison Hyde | Arts Program Supervisor Pronouns (she/her/hers) 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> ________________________________ ________________________________ Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fcontent.govdelivery.com%2Faccounts%2FWAAUBURN%2Fbulletins%2F3e36582/1/01010197388ae65d-ea2cf90d-cac2-417b-98b2-182f681206d2-000000/oi4_02I11DV5aTHXDtUskj80EMDIiopJTID7V9Gvys4=408>. [Arts in Auburn Header] ________________________________ [Public art Call for Artists]<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fartist.callforentry.org%2Ffestivals_unique_info.php%3FID=15573/1/01010197388ae65d-ea2cf90d-cac2-417b-98b2-182f681206d2-000000/7qj0SotEoKm6mckC8kVG7N1GllfQVDtXvcilQoNLjFQ=408> ________________________________ CALL FOR ARTISTS<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fartist.callforentry.org%2Ffestivals_unique_info.php%3FID=15573/2/01010197388ae65d-ea2cf90d-cac2-417b-98b2-182f681206d2-000000/CMfiIAmLOHp6kbxKala0geR4Zf-taWZIv5XOb2MjpDA=408> Public Art for Downtown Park<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fartist.callforentry.org%2Ffestivals_unique_info.php%3FID=15573/3/01010197388ae65d-ea2cf90d-cac2-417b-98b2-182f681206d2-000000/hrMZXvteaCHbdTLPY_Mo0RY3rLZMsyk-6A0Lv8d-ce4=408> DEADLINE: June 10, 2025 at 10:59PM ________________________________ The City of Auburn, Washington is requesting qualifications from talented artist(s) and/or artist team(s) to create new and engaging public artwork(s) for a new Auburn Downtown Park that will be the centerpiece of Auburn’s creative district in the heart of the downtown core. Downtown Park adds a new, significant green space for the downtown core and seeks an art element that strengthens its ties to the arts, inspires creativity, and enriches the experience of plaza visitors and the community. The city is seeking an artist(s) to be a collaborative team member to work with the plaza design team to shape an art element that is truly integrated into the plaza design and experience. PROJECT BUDGET: To not exceed $97,500 (Budget is inclusive of design, fabrication, installation, travel & inclusive of all taxes) ELIGIBILITY: Artists residing in Washington and Oregon APPLICATION: Submission of an online application is required; please review all guidelines before applying, and view the online application DEADLINE: Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 10:59PM For more information or to apply, view the online application<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fartist.callforentry.org%2Ffestivals_unique_info.php%3FID=15573/4/01010197388ae65d-ea2cf90d-cac2-417b-98b2-182f681206d2-000000/81i-6C07flqUWIJI8_Lz393nvU2RP2nv0BJDHaa_XOI=408>. <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fartist.callforentry.org%2Ffestivals_unique_info.php%3FID=15573/5/01010197388ae65d-ea2cf90d-cac2-417b-98b2-182f681206d2-000000/QGq2KdwYzcZ45WdnCSjWgVA4NzPoWjmucu4aiH49uL4=408>[Downtown Park Concept]<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fartist.callforentry.org%2Ffestivals_unique_info.php%3FID=15573/5/01010197388ae65d-ea2cf90d-cac2-417b-98b2-182f681206d2-000000/QGq2KdwYzcZ45WdnCSjWgVA4NzPoWjmucu4aiH49uL4=408><https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fartist.callforentry.org%2Ffestivals_unique_info.php%3FID=15573/5/01010197388ae65d-ea2cf90d-cac2-417b-98b2-182f681206d2-000000/QGq2KdwYzcZ45WdnCSjWgVA4NzPoWjmucu4aiH49uL4=408> SITE DETAILS: The future park site is approximately 10,500 square feet, located on East Main Street, adjacent to the future Auburn Theater, Postmark Center for the Arts, as well as downtown businesses and housing. 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