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*POSTMARK CENTER FOR THE ARTS*

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Gallery and Gift Shop Hours 
*Wednesdays 12-4pm | Thursdays 12-6pm
Fridays 12-4pm | Second Saturdays 12-4pm
Events


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*Seattle Print Arts Annual Print Exchange [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11470638&pageId=19711628&objectId.786619=20754011&contextId.786619=19711630&parentId.786619=19711631&localStartDate=2025-04-16T17:00&localEndDate=2025-04-16T18:30&ref=mesTP9fg96fVsgzpWYeogHRiZ56LB%2bKfQvXT3tzEau8%3d ]*

*OPENING RECEPTION*
*Wednesday, April 16, 5-7PM | FREE*

Join us for the opening reception of our latest exhibition, the Seattle Print Arts Annual Print Exchange!

The 2025 Annual Seattle Print Arts Print Exchange invites Seattle Print Arts (SPA) members to showcase their work in an un-juried celebration of fine art printmaking. This exhibition highlights the diversity and creativity of both traditional and non-traditional printmaking, fostering knowledge sharing, professional development, and community engagement within the vibrant SPA network.





Growing Up

*Cleaners Film Screening [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11470638&pageId=19711628&objectId.786619=20746051&contextId.786619=19711630&parentId.786619=19711631&localStartDate=2025-04-17T18:30&localEndDate=2025-04-17T20:30 ]
**Thursday, April 17, 6:30-8:30PM | FREE
FREE | Rating: 18+ (content details on website)*

*Growing Up: Four Coming of Ages Films from Around the World*

Join Orcas Microcinema, hosted by the Postmark Center for the Arts, for a free four-film series exploring the universal experience of coming of age in four different countries: the Philippines, Denmark, Chile, and Japan.

These timeless films dive into themes that transcend borders and generations, sparking reflection and conversation. As part of this community-centered series, we’ll host discussions and feature local organizations connected to the stories and identities represented in the films. Free popcorn and a welcoming space for all will be provided. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your community and celebrate the shared experiences that unite us all!

To view this film's description, or to register for free, view details here! [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11470638&pageId=19711628&objectId.786619=20746051&contextId.786619=19711630&parentId.786619=19711631&localStartDate=2025-04-17T18:30&localEndDate=2025-04-17T20:30 ]*
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*Rhythm & Rhymes Story Hour [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11470638&pageId=19711628&objectId.786619=20718791&contextId.786619=19711630&parentId.786619=19711631&localStartDate=2025-04-19T10:00&localEndDate=2025-04-19T11:00&ref=mesTP9fg96fVsgzpWYeogNKjFnnxFHsqPAM6XZ4Pgtc%3d ]*
*Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 10-11AM*
*All Ages | FREE*

Join Auburn Symphony Orchestra and the Auburn Public Library for Rhythm and Rhymes Story Hour! Enjoy a fun, interactive music presentation with ASO musicians followed by a story read-aloud with an Auburn librarian. This FREE program is best for ages 3-8 but families of all ages are encouraged to attend. Take home a craft kit to continue the fun at home!

"*Register now! [ https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/auburnwa/activity/search/detail/10272?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true ]*"



Made possible by the Kiwanis Club of Auburn! [ https://www.facebook.com/kiwanisclubofauburn ]

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*Postmark Art Studios Dedication & Open House
Saturday, April 19, 1-4PM
**All Ages | FREE

*Please join us outside the lower level of Postmark Center for the Arts on Saturday, April 19
from 1-4pm for an opening celebration of our new art studios! The building is Auburn's 1937 historic Post Office that has been renovated into a vibrant arts and culture space and rental venue in downtown Auburn.

Come out and celebrate with funders, project partners, elected officials, artists, and the entire community. The celebration will feature a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony, followed by an open house with artists providing demonstrations and art activities. These art studios will be a gathering space for printmakers, jewelers, glass artists, and the community to participate in classes and studio hours. We are happy to finally open this incredible, new space to the community!

"*Also, bring a blank t-shirt too for a free t-shirt screen-printing activity and bring home a unique souvenir from the event!*"





Growing Up

*The Quiet Migration Film Screening [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11470638&pageId=19711628&objectId.786619=20746359&contextId.786619=19711630&parentId.786619=19711631&localStartDate=2025-04-24T18:30&localEndDate=2025-04-24T20:30 ]
**Thursday, April 24, 6:30-8:30PM | FREE
FREE | Rating: 13+*

*Growing Up: Four Coming of Ages Films from Around the World*

Join Orcas Microcinema, hosted by the Postmark Center for the Arts, for a free four-film series exploring the universal experience of coming of age in four different countries: the Philippines, Denmark, Chile, and Japan.

These timeless films dive into themes that transcend borders and generations, sparking reflection and conversation. As part of this community-centered series, we’ll host discussions and feature local organizations connected to the stories and identities represented in the films. Free popcorn and a welcoming space for all will be provided. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your community and celebrate the shared experiences that unite us all!

To view this film's description, please visit the Orcas Microcinema website here [ https://orcasmicrocinema.org/movie/the-quiet-migration/ ].

*"Register now! [ https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/auburnwa/activity/search/detail/10279?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true ]"*





National Poetry Month

*National Poetry Month Celebration [ https://www.facebook.com/events/673766335156548/?rdid=NWe6uW5MmWfCeasm&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1ATGSbHLeg%2F# ]
**Friday, April 25 | 6-8PM*
*All Ages | FREE*

Join us for a poetry celebration at Postmark Center for the Arts! Enjoy light refreshments and partake in this yearly celebration of literary art.

*Featured Readers:* Poets Carlos Nieto and Clara Olivo will be the featured poets for this celebration of literary arts.

*Blood Dawn of the Inti Sun:* Written by Auburn's Poet Laureate Mateo Bracken and composed by Mina Pariseau, this chamber opera is a poetic retelling of an iconic Inca story detailing the beginnings of the capitol of the Inca empire. This performance will include an artist talk with the writer and composer, as well as a Q&A session for its performers.

"*Register now! [ https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/auburnwa/activity/search/detail/10322?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true ]*"

"Made possible by 4Culture!"





Growing Up

*Queens (Reinas) Film Screening [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11470638&pageId=19711628&objectId.786619=20746414&contextId.786619=19711630&parentId.786619=19711631&localStartDate=2025-05-01T18:30&localEndDate=2025-05-01T20:30 ]
**Thursday, May 1, 6:30-8:30PM | FREE
FREE | Rating: 12+*

*Growing Up: Four Coming of Ages Films from Around the World*

Join Orcas Microcinema, hosted by the Postmark Center for the Arts, for a free four-film series exploring the universal experience of coming of age in four different countries: the Philippines, Denmark, Chile, and Japan.

These timeless films dive into themes that transcend borders and generations, sparking reflection and conversation. As part of this community-centered series, we’ll host discussions and feature local organizations connected to the stories and identities represented in the films. Free popcorn and a welcoming space for all will be provided. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your community and celebrate the shared experiences that unite us all!

To view this film's description, please visit the Orcas Microcinema website here [ https://orcasmicrocinema.org/movie/queens/ ].

*"Register now! [ https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/auburnwa/activity/search/detail/10280?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true ]"*





Growing Up

*Moving Film Screening [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11470638&pageId=19711628&objectId.786619=20746421&contextId.786619=19711630&parentId.786619=19711631&localStartDate=2025-05-08T18:30&localEndDate=2025-05-08T21:00 ]
**Thursday, May 8, 6:30-9PM | FREE
FREE | Rating: 12+*

*Growing Up: Four Coming of Ages Films from Around the World*

Join Orcas Microcinema, hosted by the Postmark Center for the Arts, for a free four-film series exploring the universal experience of coming of age in four different countries: the Philippines, Denmark, Chile, and Japan.

These timeless films dive into themes that transcend borders and generations, sparking reflection and conversation. As part of this community-centered series, we’ll host discussions and feature local organizations connected to the stories and identities represented in the films. Free popcorn and a welcoming space for all will be provided. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your community and celebrate the shared experiences that unite us all!

To view this film's description, please visit the Orcas Microcinema website here [ https://orcasmicrocinema.org/movie/moving-%E3%81%8A%E5%BC%95%E8%B6%8A%E3%81%97/ ].

*"Register now! [ https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/auburnwa/activity/search/detail/10281?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true ]"*




Classes & Workshops


Youth & Parent Pottery

*Youth & Parent Pottery Class [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11470638&pageId=19711628&objectId.786619=20715947&contextId.786619=19711630&parentId.786619=19711631&localStartDate=2025-05-15T16:30&localEndDate=2025-05-15T18:00 ]*

Come and bring out your creativity! Make bowls, cups, plates, and more items you can enjoy your next meal with. Classes emphasize hand building lessons for youth and their parents. Making pottery together is a great way to spend time together! Clay has a way in bringing out the joyful and playful spirit within us. No experience necessary, all supplies are provided. BOTH child and parent must register for class.

*Dates:* May 15, 22 and 29 | June 5 and 12 | 4:30-6PM**
*Ages:* 8+
*Fee:* $180/$225 Resident/Non-Res
*Instructor:* Bryan Ohno

*""Register now! [ https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/auburnwa/activity/search/detail/10171?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true ]""*





Adult Pottery

*Adult Pottery Class [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11470638&pageId=19711628&objectId.786619=20709813&contextId.786619=19711630&parentId.786619=19711631&localStartDate=2025-05-15T18:15&localEndDate=2025-05-15T19:45 ]*

Framing artwork can be expensive and intimidating, so being able to DIY is a wonderful skill to have! In this workshop City of Auburn arts staff will teach students how to use basic supplies to mat, frame, and install hardware to artworks for professional-looking display. There is no experience required and all are welcome!

*Dates: *May 15, 22 and 29 | June 5 and 12 | 6:15-7:45PM**
*Ages:* 18+
*Fee:* $192/$240 Resident/Non-Res
*Instructor:* Bryan Ohno

"*Register now! [ https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/auburnwa/activity/search/detail/10172?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true ]*"




Calls to Artists


*Unprecedented: The Inaugural Postmark Biennial [ https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15309 ]*

Postmark Center for the Arts and the White River Valley Museum are hosting a competitive juried biennial art exhibition, titled “Unprecedented: The Inaugural Postmark Biennial.” Artwork can be a response to uncertain times. Curated by two esteemed jurors, Ellen Ito and Jabari Owens-Bailey, this exhibition is seeking Washington State based artists to share their experience of making in a post-pandemic world.

Artist awards will be granted. First Place or Best of Show will receive $300, Second Place $200, Third Place $100, and People’s Choice $150. We aim to showcase emerging and established artists working in a wide variety of media.

*Eligibility:*
- Artists working in all media working and residing in Washington State. Artists of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

- Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application.

- Artists are encouraged to submit their most recent body of work.

*Deadline:* May 14, 2025

For more information or to apply, please view the online application [ https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15309 ].


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Make & Mingle

*Make & Mingle [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=11470638&pageId=12529092 ]
Every Wednesday | Free*
*10AM-12PM*

Stop by the Postmark for our Make & Mingle session! Join us for a cup of coffee with whatever art project you might be working on. A free, no-pressure environment for artists and creatives to gather... you can talk with other artists, ask for feedback or critique from on-site staff if available, bring your sketchbook to work out ideas, or just quietly draw in the gallery or work on your art! 





Drop-In Painting with Amy Sie

*Drop-In Painting with Amy Sie [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11470638&pageId=19725576&objectId.787103=19943126&contextId.787103=19725577&parentId.787103=19725578&localStartDate=2024-01-19T10:00&localEndDate=2024-01-19T12:00&ref=mesTP9fg96fVsgzpWYeogLqleUsfpO0rBNwYdFfQy9Y%3d ]
Every Friday | Free*
*10AM-12PM*

Amy Sie is offering Drop-In Gongbi Painting sessions at the Postmark! A free, no-pressure environment for you to start a new painting, or work on an old one. Please bring your own tools and materials. On-site help for critique/questions/advice. Intended for ages 18+. 

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Drawing

*Drop-In Drawing* [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=11470638&pageId=19713036 ]
*Every Friday | Free*
*10AM-12PM*

Come stop by for our Drop-In Drawing sessions at the Postmark! A free, no-pressure environment for artists and creatives to drop-in to draw from a still life or the gallery. Stay for whole two hours or only 10 minutes. Bring tools to either shade or color with, and your own sketchbook or drawing pad. There will be on-site help for critique/questions/advice.




Postmark Gallery
* Gallery Hours
*Wednesdays 12-4pm | Thursdays 12-6pm
Fridays 12-4pm | Second Saturdays 12-4pm



Seattle Print Arts Annual Print Exchange

*"Seattle Print Arts Annual Print Exchange [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11470638&pageId=19711628&objectId.786619=20754011&contextId.786619=19711630&parentId.786619=19711631&localStartDate=2025-04-16T17:00&localEndDate=2025-04-16T18:30&ref=mesTP9fg96fVsgzpWYeogHRiZ56LB%2bKfQvXT3tzEau8%3d ]"*
Exhibition Dates:* Through July 9, 2025*

The 2025 Annual Seattle Print Arts Print Exchange invites Seattle Print Arts (SPA) members to showcase their work in an un-juried celebration of fine art printmaking. This exhibition highlights the diversity and creativity of both traditional and non-traditional printmaking, fostering knowledge sharing, professional development, and community engagement within the vibrant SPA network.

SPA is a member-run association of traditional and non-traditional print artists and their supporters. Their mission is to create opportunities for knowledge sharing, fellowship, and professional development; to expand the audience for printmaking; and to extend access to printmaking to all.




The Vault Gallery

*The Vault Gallery [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=11470638&pageId=19742280 ]**
 Gallery Hours
Wednesdays 12-4pm | Thursdays 12-6pm
Fridays 12-4pm | Second Saturdays 12-4pm
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*Coming soon...

ININA to Glimmer or Glow by Roldy Aguero Ablao*
Exhibition Dates: *April 19-July 6, 2025*

We are eager to host ININA to Glimmer or Glow by Roldy Aguero Ablao in the Vault Gallery!

*Artist Statement:*

"In the Pacific, seafarers would look towards the stars to help guide them on their journey, listen to the ocean for safety and directions. Master navigators would share that before any journey across the ocean, one would have to believe in the destination they are heading to, even if they cannot see it.

In this immersive installation, people are invited to enter a space of reflection and journey, a celestial canoe filled with hope and intention. Like stars in the sky, the space will be adorned with images and motifs of the Mariana Islands, symbols that glow and glimmer, offering the community a place to sit and reflect on their past, present and future journey." -Roldy Aguero Ablao




Postmark Rentals

The Postmark Center for the Arts is available as a venue for your next gala, work conference, reception, or event. Visit auburnwa.gov/postmark [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=11470638&pageId=19727603 ] for rental rates and information. Beautiful hardwood floors, a terrazzo entryway, and historic windows create a stunning setting for your next event. The space is equipped with a small catering kitchen, audio visual equipment, and a large pull-down screen. Capacity varies based on room set-up.


Postmark Gift Shop
* Gift Shop Hours
*Wednesdays 12-4pm | Thursdays 12-6pm
Fridays 12-4pm | Second Saturdays 12-4pm

The Postmark Center for the Arts is happy to be featuring local artists in our Gift Shop [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11470638&pageId=19727769 ]! Come by to find a unique gift or maybe a handmade item for yourself!

Interested in having your work in the Postmark Gift Shop in the future? Make sure you sign up for the "Call to Artist [ https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAAUBURN/subscriber/new?topic_id=WAAUBURN_163 ]" list so you can get information about application opportunities for the Postmark Gift Shop.


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Downtown Plans 2025-2026

*EXCITING NEWS!
*We invite you to learn about the upcoming plans for Auburn Avenue Theater [ https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_11470554/File/City%20Hall/Public%20Works/Capital%20Projects/Downtown%20Improvements/2024_DowntownPlans_Theater_Park_Utilities.pdf ] and the surrounding downtown area, and follow the progress of the downtown infrastructure, theater, and new park [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11470638&pageId=20093495 ]. 

 




Other Art Heading 2023

The City of Auburn offers a variety of cultural arts programming for performing arts [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11470638&pageId=12529138 ], visual arts [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11470638&pageId=12529095 ], public art [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=11470638&pageId=12529274 ], special events [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11470638&pageId=12529890 ] and more!
Check out auburnwa.gov/arts [ http://www.auburnwa.gov/arts ] for a full list of programming. 

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Postmark Center for the Arts
20 Auburn Ave. | Auburn, WA 98002
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