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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
Events


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*Second Saturdays [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=11470638&localStartDate=2024-08-10T12%3a00&pageId=19711628&localEndDate=2024-08-10T16%3a00&contextId.786619=19711630&parentId.786619=19711631&returnTo=19711631&objectId.786619=20331379¤tDate=2024-09-06&view=event ]
January 11, *12-4PM* | Free
***Every Second Saturday**

Postmark Center for the Arts is hosting *FREE*, all ages, arts, performance, and crafts! Every Second Saturday of the month from 12-4pm. *
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*Woven Coaster 12:00-4:00PM
*Create your own woven coaster! Learn to weave with yarn on a simple cardboard loom, taught by guest artist Christy Caravaglio!





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

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...A Familiar Taste Exhibition w/ Curator Clarissa Grace Gines

"*...A Familiar Taste [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=11470638&pageId=19711628&contextId.786619=19711630&parentId.786619=19711631&returnTo=19711631&objectId.786619=20474036¤tDate=2024-09-20&view=event ]*"

*CLOSING RECEPTION*
*Wednesday, January 15, 5-6:30PM *| FREE**
"@ "*"Postmark Center for the Arts [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=11470638&pageId=12529131 ]."*

Join us for the *closing reception* of ..."A Familiar Taste. "Speak with the curator and mingle with this exhibitions' artists!

"…A Familiar Taste "highlights narratives from artists of color through the lens of food and cultural foodways. This exhibit presents a visual and literary feast evoking a diverse range of connections, emotions, and memories. It is an invitation to consider one’s own relationship to food and explore how different backgrounds and experiences inform our interaction with culinary traditions.





Katia Paroczi-Ariadne in the Desert

*Tapestry Artists of Puget Sound: Telling Their Stories [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/one.aspx?pageId=20284225 ]"
"*Exhibition Dates: *January 23 – April 9, 2025** *

**Thursday, January 23 *| FREE
**ARTIST Q & A | 4-5PM**
OPENING RECEPTION | 5**-7PM*
"@ "*"Postmark Center for the Arts [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=11470638&pageId=12529131 ]."*

We are excited to announce a new quarterly gallery exhibition at Postmark Center for the Arts! Please join us for an *artist Q & A session* and the *opening reception* of "Tapestry Artists of Puget Sound: Telling Their Stories! "Light snacks and refreshments will be available.

Tapestry Artists of Puget Sound are a diverse group of artists sharing their artwork and the ideas that inspire them. Each artist has a unique approach whether it is a technique, material or concept and brings these together in the medium of handwoven tapestry.

*Artists:* Marion Bennet, Cecilia Blomberg, Joyce Hayes, Suzanne Hubbard, Mary Lane, Margo Macdonald, Katia Paroczi, Liz Pulos, Ellen Ramsey, Julia Rapinoe




Classes & Workshops


Lavender Sachet

*Sew-your-own Lavender Sachet [ https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/auburnwa/activity/search/detail/9502?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true ]*

If you like the smell of lavender, you’ll like this class! Learn to sew a small pouch and fill it with lavender to stick under your pillow, in your car, in your bag, or anywhere you would like a fresh scent. Students will be given freedom to customize the front with embroidery or a fabric patch. This class is beginner friendly, and materials will be provided. Students must be comfortable handling a sewing needle and pins.

*Date:* Thursday, January 9 | 4:30-7PM*
Ages*: 15+
*Fee*: $20/$25 Resident/Non-Res
*Instructor*: Amanda Jenkinson

"Register now! [ https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/auburnwa/activity/search/detail/9502?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true ]"





*Mindful Art Making: Winter [ https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/auburnwa/activity/search/detail/9556?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true ]*

In this 2-hour workshop, we will weave together concepts from mindfulness and art to explore themes of "letting be" and self care as we create mixed media artwork. Simply bring your curiosity, playfulness and willingness to engage in self-reflection; no prior art experience is expected.

*Date:* Thursday, January 30 | 5-7PM*
Ages*: 15+
*Fee*: $50/$60 Resident/Non-Res
*Instructor*: Holly Pennington

"Register now! [ https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/auburnwa/activity/search/detail/9556?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true ]"


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*2025 Postmark Center for the Arts Gift Shop Application [ https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=14605 ]*

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.

*Deadline:* January 23, 2025 at 10:59 PM

For more information or to apply, please view the online application. [ https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=14572 ]

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2024-2025 Downtown Sculpture Gallery Examples

*2025-26 Downtown Sculpture Gallery: [ https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=14572 ]*

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.

*Deadline:* March 17, 2025 at 10:59 PM

For more information or to apply, please view the online application. [ https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=14572 ]




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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+. 

[ http://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/auburnwa/activity/search/detail/8458?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true ]



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



A Familiar Taste

"*...A Familiar Taste  [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/one.aspx?pageId=20284225 ]
*"Curated by Clarissa Grace Gines
Exhibition Dates:* Through January 15, 2025*

Are you hungry for new art? Feast your eyes on our current exhibition!"…A Familiar Taste "highlights narratives from artists of color through the lens of food and cultural foodways. This exhibit presents a visual and literary feast evoking a diverse range of connections, emotions, and memories. It is an invitation to consider one’s own relationship to food and explore how different backgrounds and experiences inform our interaction with culinary traditions.

From nostalgic recollections of intimate kitchen convenings and childhood meals, to traveling to a motherland and savoring familiar flavors, and using food as symbolism to further explore socio-political complexities of cultural identity, "…A Familiar Taste" uses the common thread of food as a vessel for storytelling, cultural preservation and reconnection, and community building.





Tapestry Artists of Puget Sound

*Tapestry Artists of Puget Sound: Telling their Stories [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/one.aspx?pageId=20284225 ]
*Exhibition dates: *January 23 – April 11, 2025*

Tapestry Artists of Puget Sound are diverse group of artists sharing their artwork and the ideas that inspire them. Each artist has a unique approach whether it is a technique, material or concept and brings these together in the medium of handwoven tapestry.

*Artists:* Marion Bennet, Cecilia Blomberg, Joyce Hayes, Suzanne Hubbard, Mary Lane, Margo Macdonald, Katia Paroczi, Liz Pulos, Ellen Ramsey, Julia Rapinoe




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
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Josh Sands

"*Deluge and Refuge*"
Artist:* Josh Sands [ https://joshsands.com/ ]
*Exhibition Dates:* Through January 9, 2025*

The City of Auburn is excited to be showcasing an installation by artist Josh Sands in the Vault Gallery!

*Artist Statement:*

"This piece continues my series of temporary public installations that showcases glass in the form of raindrops. Here the ordinary experience of a downpour invites viewers in to the space to contemplate, observe, and feel the sensations and emotions of such an event, in a displaced setting.

The narrative of this installation alludes to the importance of arts education and the need to shelter and support art during challenging times. Through the stewardship of local cultural centers like the Postmark and the City of Auburn’s programming, arts education and exhibition can continue to be provided and protected."- Josh Sands





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*Amanda Jenkinson [ https://amandajenkinsonart.weebly.com/ ]*
Exhibition Dates:* *January 15 – April 26, 2025**

We are eager to be featuring an installation by artist Amanda Jenkinson in the Vault Gallery starting January 15!

*Artist Statement:*

“I am creating a soft sculpture for installation at the Vault Gallery. This amorphous form will be created using a reclaimed metal frame, improvisationally and additively sculpted over with a foam base. I will then layer a sewn and quilted fabric layer to cover the soft sculpture. This piece will be interactive, and visitors should be encouraged to gently touch and feel the sculpture.” - Amanda Jenkinson




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

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 ]. 

 




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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
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