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Calls to Artists

there are currently 2 active calls. Please scroll down to see the available opportunities:

Call for Visual, Performing and Literary Artists for Art Slam

Deadline for projected art: October 25, 2010
Deadline for live performances: October 18, 2010

The Tacoma Arts Commission is seeking South Puget Sound artists to participate in an Art Slam as part of Tacoma ’s 9th annual Art at Work month. On November 17, from 7 – 9 pm, visual and performing art submissions will be projected on the big screen of the Rialto Theater, set to a soundtrack of musical accompaniment. Live performances by performing and spoken word artists will be interspersed between segments of the show. The event will be followed by a reception at the Rialto .

Entry is open to current residents of the South Puget Sound region. There is no fee to apply. 

PROJECTED ART
Artists working in a broad spectrum of media including visual art, music, dance, performance, film and literary arts are encouraged to submit work to be projected during the show. Visual artists are asked to submit up to 10 digital images; performing artists, one 2-minute performing arts piece on DVD or CD to be projected on a large screen. Submission deadline for projected art is October 25, 2010.

Click here for complete guidelines and directions on how to submit artwork to be projected at the Art Slam.

LIVE PERFORMANCES
Performing artists who are interested in performing live at the Art Slam are asked to submit up to five pieces, each no longer than 3 minutes in length, for consideration. Work can include, but is not limited to spoken word, dance, poetry, acoustic music, and theater. The submitted work must be the pieces that will be performed during the show. Submission deadline for live performances is October 18, 2010.

Click here for a complete guidelines and directions on how to submit work to be performed live at the Art Slam.

Questions? Contact Naomi at 253.591.5191 or nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org 

 

Spaceworks Tacoma

Applications accepted on a rolling basis and as more spaces become available.

Opportunities are available for artists, fledgling creative entrepreneurs, organizations and community groups to transform vacant spaces and empty storefronts in downtown Tacoma with a diverse range of art installations and performances, artist residencies, creative enterprise and pop-up events. Interested parties must have an artistic idea and a solid plan for making temporary use of no- and low-cost space, and be interested in participating in the revitalization of downtown.

Spaceworks Tacoma offers four tracks for participation:

  • Artscapes is a temporary public art program with opportunities for visual and performance-based works in Tollefson Plaza, and installations in interior window storefronts.
  • The artist residency program offers the chance to pursue projects, ranging from one to six months in duration, in any discipline.
  • Creative enterprise provides designers, crafters, consultants and other fledgling entrepreneurs with the chance to test new products and services in a physical space.
  • Pop-up events might include poetry slams, ad-lib opera or a record release party. Thinking outside the box is encouraged.

For a program overview, or to submit a proposal online, visit SpaceWorksTacoma.com.

 

Funding

The Tacoma Arts Commission's three funding programs are not accepting applications at this time.

General Funding Information

Tacoma Arts Commission supports arts organizations and artists through three funding programs: Anchor Fund, Arts Projects and Tacoma Artists Initiative Program. Submission forms and information are available on the Funding page.

Please contact Naomi at (253) 591-5191 or nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org with questions.

Workshops

There are currently no workshops scheduled.

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