[cid:image001.jpg@01CBF509.28D59D70] Call to artists for Public Art: In Depth (PA:ID) training program with public art opportunities PA:ID is designed to provide Tacoma artists, who already have a serious studio practice and wish to learn how to develop artwork for the public realm, with the training and experience necessary to be competitive when applying for public art projects locally, regionally and nationally. The free training for the artists selected will include a combination of four day-long workshops over the course of four months, field trips, hands-on experience, mentorship and peer discussion sessions. Participating artists will have the opportunity to apply and compete for one or more of at least seven public art projects, funded by the City of Tacoma, Sound Transit and Metro Parks. Artists selected to complete a public art project will receive mentorship, guidance, and support from concept through dedication of the project. Artists may work in a variety of disciplines and may or may not have previous public art experience. The applicant must be a practicing visual artist, producing artwork on a regular basis, 18 years or older, and live within the Tacoma city limits. If selected, the applicant also must be able to commit to classroom training and completion of a public art project. The deadline for application submissions is April 25, 2011. A complete prospectus is attached here and is available for download at http://cms.cityoftacoma.org/CEDD/TacomaCulture/arts/TA_PAID_CallToArtists.pdf Information is also available by calling (253) 591-5191 or by emailing nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org<mailto:nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org>. Naomi Strom-Avila Cultural Arts Specialist City of Tacoma 747 Market Street, Room 900 Tacoma, WA 98402 253.591.5191