[cid:image003.png@01D5DC0A.65B9B270] City of Tacoma Seeks Artists and Creators to Celebrate Earth Day 2020 The City of Tacoma's Office of Environmental Policy and Sustainability (OEPS) is seeking artists interested in creating environmentally-inspired art and projects to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, 2020. Through the Sustainability Small Grant Program<https://www.cityoftacoma.org/government/city_departments/environmentalservices/grants_and_sponsorships/sustainability_small_grant>, reimbursable awards of up to $5,000 are available to individuals or groups interested in creating art that express our global concern for environmental issues. Examples may include: proposals for public art installations, public dance performances, art programs for local youth, etc. Priority consideration will be given to proposals with an emphasis on the importance and value of trees and our urban forest. Pieces must be complete or scheduled by March 31, 2020 in order to be featured as part of the City's Earth Day celebrations, but may also be displayed and promoted throughout 2020. DEADLINE EXTENDED: Applications for these Sustainability Small Grants must be received no later than Monday, February 17, 2020. APPLY NOW ONLINE<https://www.cityoftacoma.org/government/city_departments/environmentalservices/grants_and_sponsorships/sustainability_small_grant>. Or, download the attached application and return to: sustainability@cityoftacoma.org<mailto:sustainability@cityoftacoma.org> City of Tacoma OEPS 326 East D Street Tacoma, WA 98421 For questions, contact OEPS at (253) 591-5172 or email sustainability@cityoftacoma.org<mailto:sustainability@cityoftacoma.org>