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Auburn’s ArtRageous Seeks Artist Project Leaders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 12, 2010

Deadline: Monday, May 3, 2010 (postmark date)
Event Date: Saturday, August 7, 2010, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Event Location: Les Gove Park, Auburn Washington

AUBURN, Wash. - April 12, 2010 - City of Auburn is seeking artists for participation in Auburn’s ArtRageous, a one day event on Saturday, Aug. 7 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. to instruct and demonstrate fine art practices, principles, and techniques in a festival setting.

ArtRageous: Artist in Action Art Fair an award winning event in its second year that seeks to offer opportunities for attendees of all ages to learn and experience a wide variety of art mediums, techniques and terminology through both observing and participating.

A variety of diverse and interactive art projects for attendees of all ages are sought. Artists are compensated for their time and materials based on the budget submitted as part of the application. Suggested budgets for organizing and leading a project range between $100 and $400. Examples of interactive projects and demonstrations encouraged to apply includes plein air painting, printmaking, pottery, woodworking, jewelry, textiles, and culturally specific art forms.

To apply, please submit a completed application and send it to City of Auburn ArtRageous, 910 Ninth Street SE, Auburn WA 98002-6200 by Monday, May 3, 2010 (postmark date). To learn more about the Auburn Arts Commission and to download an application visit: www.auburnwa.gov/arts.

For questions or additional information, please contact Maija McKnight, Arts Coordinator, at mmcknight@auburnwa.gov, 253-804-5043.

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City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation
910 Ninth St. SE
Auburn, WA 98002
253-931-3043