Call to Artists Tacoma Public Artist Registry - 3 Opportunities This opportunity is for 2-D artists, 3-D artists, performance artists, graphic designers, artists who create building parts, installation artists, etc... It is not required to have created public art pieces in the past, only to have an interest in creating public art in the future. We have already received several requests from the community for names of artists on this registry and think that this could be a great opportunity for you to connect with potential clients. Read on for more information and please apply! Deadline for Submissions extended to August 22, 2008 (for those of you who need the weekend to get it gone, please deliver it by Monday, August 25) About the Artist Registry The City of Tacoma and the Tacoma Arts Commission are developing an online Public Artist Registry. Its purpose is to provide a juried listing of visual artists who are interested in creating public art along with a portfolio of their artwork, resume, and contact information. The Arts Commission intends this registry to be a valuable resource for architects, designers, public and private organizations, and community groups that wish to identify and/or contact artists for the purpose of commissioning or purchasing works of public art. The registry will function as a public resource directory for privately commissioned artwork. This is a free public service for artists to apply to. Artist must be a resident of the City of Tacoma to apply. All applications will be juried and accepted artists will have their information uploaded to the online Artist Registry which will be a part of TacomaCulture.org. There are three categories in the registry. Artists can apply for any or all of the three categories and their work will be considered separately for each. Category 1 - Functional & Architectural Artist-Made Elements Description: artists who create building parts such as light fixtures, railings, hardware, and seating; elements must be the unique design of the submitting artist. Category 2 - Public Art & Fine Art Description: artists capable of working on public art projects such as sculptures, 2-dimenstional portable works, site-integrated and free-standing works, site-specific and performance art, and design & planning teams. Category 3 - Graphic Design Description: graphic designers capable of working on public art projects such as signage and illustrations. For more information and to apply, please check out the attached PDF. If you are having technical difficulties emailing your completed application form, please print a copy of it and mail it to: Tacoma Arts Commission Artist Registry 747 Market Street #900 Tacoma, WA 98402 Supporting materials can still be emailed to Tacoma.Submissions@cityoftacoma.org <mailto:Tacoma.Submissions@cityoftacoma.org> Deadline for Submissions extended to August 22, 2008 (for those of you who need the weekend to get it gone, please deliver it by Monday, August 25) Naomi Strom-Avila Cultural Arts Specialist City of Tacoma 747 Market Street, Room 900 Tacoma, WA 98402 (253)591-5191