2025 Postmark Center for the Arts Gift Shop Application
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: 
Locality - 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 visit the online application here.

 DEADLINE:

January 23, 2025

APPLY NOW!

2025-26 Downtown Sculpture Gallery
The Downtown Sculpture Gallery showcases new sculptures annually providing different public artwork for Auburn residents to experience and enjoy. Artwork is on display for one year, September-September. Selected artists receive an $1,000 stipend.

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

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

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

 DEADLINE:

March 17, 2025

10:59 PM

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].

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.

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.

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 - $1,000.