The goal of the Postmark Gift Shop is to provide a platform to support local Washington State artists and create a retail destination offering a variety of unique handcrafted items for Auburn residents and visitors to enjoy. 

Eligibility: Only Washington State artists will be selected for the gift shop, with a preference given to artists residing in the City of Auburn and surrounding areas.

For more information or to apply, please view the online application.

The City of Auburn, Washington is requesting qualifications from talented artist(s) and/or artist team(s) to create new and engaging public artwork(s) for a new Auburn Downtown Park that will be the centerpiece of Auburn’s creative district in the heart of the downtown core. Downtown Park adds a new, significant green space for the downtown core and seeks an art element that strengthens its ties to the arts, inspires creativity, and enriches the experience of plaza visitors and the community. The city is seeking an artist(s) to be a collaborative team member to work with the plaza design team to shape an art element that is truly integrated to the plaza design and experience.

Eligibility: Artists residing in Washington and Oregon.

Project Budget: To not exceed $97,500 (Budget is inclusive of design, fabrication, installation, travel & inclusive of all taxes) 

For more information or to apply, please view the online application.

The City of Auburn is seeking artists and/or artist groups working in two-dimensional or small three-dimensional media to exhibit their work at City of Auburn gallery spaces in 2026. Galleries are within City operated buildings including the Auburn Senior Center (Cheryl Sallee Gallery) and the Community & Event Center.

Artists and/or artists groups of diverse mediums are encouraged to apply, including but not limited to: printmaking, painting, drawing, mixed media, textiles, mosaic, glass, recycled materials, photography, calligraphy, collage, fiber art, ceramics, jewelry, metal sculptures, etc.

Eligibility: Established and emerging artists and/or artist groups working in two-dimensional or three-dimensional media will be considered. 

To apply or view, please view the online application.

The City of Auburn, Washington, seeks 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.

Eligibility:

• Any individual artist or collaborative artist team in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho) may apply.
• Past participants of Art on Main are welcome to reapply.

For more information or to apply, please view the online application.

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 to $2,000 per project.

Application Resources:

• Postmark Programming Grant Guidelines (PDF)
• Sample of a successful full grant application (PDF)
• Sample of a successful grant budget (PDF) Please note the income must match the expenses.

For more information or to apply, please view the online application form.

The goal of this program is to provide support to arts-related projects and programs within the City of Auburn to encourage the growth, innovation, excellence, and accessibility of the arts. This is an opportunity for artists to create art projects or programs that have free public benefit for Auburn residents and visitors.

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

Project Budget: Funding is typically awarded for $500 to $1,000. 

Application Resources:

• Artist Project Support Grant Guidelines (PDF)
• Sample of a successful grant application budget (PDF) Please note the income must match the expenses.

For more information or to apply, please view the online application form.

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 to 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 performing arts classes at the Postmark Center for the Arts. 

Please view our Teaching Opportunities (PDF) application form, which also outlines all requirements and guidelines. 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please fill out the above application form. For questions, please email Arts Program Supervisor, Allison Hyde at [email protected].

Performer Inquiry

The City of Auburn hires performers for several different music series, the Farmers Market, and other events. If you are a performer and interested in being booked, please fill out the Performer Inquiry Form for consideration.