Make a postcard and participate in Postmark’s next exhibition, “Postmarked: Connecting Communities” Postcards are available at Postmark Center for the Arts during open hours.

The purpose of this project is to bring creative communities from around the world together under one theme: What does community mean to you? This intends to capture personal definitions of community and identity from artists of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Please respond to the prompt on your postcard in artwork and/or writing.

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We look forward to the opening of this exhibition on July 25 through October 2. The City of Auburn is thrilled to be partnering with you to represent the creativity of people from around the world, thank you!

Postmark Holiday Art Market

The City of Auburn, WA is seeking applications for art vendors for the 2024 Postmark Center for the Arts Holiday Market, taking place on November 16, 2024. This Holiday Market will be a small, cozy experience for holiday shoppers interested in unique, handmade arts by local creators. Located in the Postmark Center for the Arts, selected artists will receive one 24” x 60” table to display a selection of their work for sale.

Eligibility: We welcome all Washington State artists and craftspeople making unique, handcrafted, and accessibly priced work to apply! View application for more details.

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August 15, 2024 at 10:59 PM

2025 Site-Specific Art Galleries:

Art on Main and Vault Gallery - Accepts applications from regional artists to install 3-dimensional or multi-media art installations in two site-specific gallery spaces in downtown Auburn: the Art on Main Gallery and the Vault Gallery. Both spaces provide a $1,000 artist stipend to support the creation of new work and site-specific projects, or the installation of existing work for three-month exhibitions.

Eligibility: This is a call to artists residing in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon and Idaho).

Project Budget: $1,000 stipend for selected artists. 

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Art Galleries:
Artists are selected through an annual application process for exhibitions in the Community & Event Center Gallery and Cheryl Sallee Gallery, showcasing diverse artworks by regional artists.

Eligibility: This is a call to artists with no geographical restriction, but all artwork must be dropped off and picked up in person in Auburn, WA on the assigned exhibition dates. 

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Postmark Arts & Cultural Programming Grant:
This program provides funding support for artists, arts or cultural organizations, or community members proposing ideas for free arts and cultural programs serving residents and visitors at the new Postmark Center for the Arts. We are excited about bringing local artist and community members together in a space that aims to provide opportunities for growth, creative participation, inspiration, and understanding through dynamic and multi-faceted programming.

Eligibility: Individuals, groups of people, neighborhood or business organizations seeking funding for an art program or cultural event at the Postmark Center for the Arts.

Project Budget: Grants are typically awarded from $500 - $2,000 per project.

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2025 Mary Olson Farm Artist in Residence: 
The residency lasts two months during June and July, providing the artist with a large barn as an indoor studio space, a stipend, and access to the 67-acre farm. As the Artist in Residence, the artist is responsible for leading a variety of free public programs, typically including a free community workshop, open studio days, an artist talk, and a performance at the Mary Olson Farm. Visitors to Mary Olson Farm will have the opportunity to meet the artist and experience an entirely new artistic perspective on one of Auburn’s most beautiful places. Work developed during the residency will be presented in cooperation with The City of Auburn, in the form of a performance or concert at the Mary Olson Farm.

Eligibility: Artists who reside in Washington or Oregon working in performing arts disciplines (including but not limited to: music, dance, theater, music composition, interactive visual arts media, and various time-based performing arts disciplines). Artists who are open to developing and sharing a project in the form of a performance, concert, or other format. Artists who are active in contemporary arts & culture and respond to the unique location the Mary Olson Farm with innovative and challenging ideas.

Project Budget: $3,500 stipend for selected artist.

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2025 Project Support Grants:
The purpose of the Project Support Grant program is to provide support to arts-related projects and programs within the City of Auburn. A portion of the funding for these grants comes from 4Culture/King County Cultural Authority.

Project Budget: Grants are typically awarded from $500 - $2,000 per project.

ArtRageous Teaching Artist Opportunity:
Seeking talented and creative teaching artists to lead art making activities at the variety of City of Auburn summer festivals and events. Proposed projects that utilize repurposed or recycled materials are encouraged!

Festivals: ~10,000 – 15,000 total attendance.

Budget: Lead artists paid $40/hour for event and $25 for prep time.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please email Arts Program Supervisor, Allison Hyde at [email protected].

Postmark Teaching Opportunity:
Seeking talented and creative teachers to lead various creative and performative activities at the Postmark Center for the Arts. 

Please view our Teaching Opportunities (PDF) requirements and guidelines. 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please email Arts Program Supervisor, Allison Hyde at [email protected].