City of Federal Way Arts Commission – Call for Artists

Seeking Artists for 2025 at The Performing Arts & Event Center (PAEC) and Knutzen Family Theatre Gallery. All work to be shown must be original or reproduction, recent work (within the last two years), not completed under an instructor’s guidance, not previously exhibited. The exhibit areas are designed for two-dimensional hanging works. All work to be on display must be submitted for review by the commission.

GALLERY PROGRAM INFORMATION

All work to be shown must be original or reproduction, recent work (within the last two years), not completed under an instructor’s guidance, not previously exhibited. The exhibit areas are designed for two-dimensional hanging works. Artists are encouraged to sell artworks. However, sales are handled privately between the artist and the buyer. The City will provide an exhibit tag for each artwork that lists the artist’s name, price of the artwork and contact
information of the artist. There is no commission for any sales that occur as a result of the exhibit. All work must remain on display for the duration of the show. Artists will receive an honorarium upon the departure of the exhibit of $250. The artist is responsible for
transporting their work, and assisting the Arts Commission with the installation and de-installation of the exhibit. Prior to the show the artist is required to sign a Loaned Art agreement and submit a list of art works and their value. A city staff and arts commissioner may arrange for a site visit with selected artist prior to the show to
discuss the proposed work. The Arts Commission reserves the right to suggest or require adjustments to an exhibit after it has been hung.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

2024 Application Deadline: Review ongoing for 2024 | 2025 Deadline Application: November 4, 2024
(Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis if space is available.)
Please complete the Application Form and submit the following supplemental information to
Cassie.Swan@cityoffederalway.com or via WeTransfer (or other File Transfering Service):
• The artist application form
• A copy of your resume detailing any visual arts training and/or education and exhibition history.
• An artist biography for media release (only to be used if work is accepted).
• All photos to be on display in the gallery in digital format via WeTransfer (or other File Transfering Service), with
accompanying information.
• Artists will be notified in December about the status of the exhibit entry.
• Questions: Cassie.Swan@cityoffederalway.com

https://www.federalwaywa.gov/sites/default/files/2024-04/GalleryProgramApplication_2024%2B2025.pdf