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Holiday Artisan Market 2025

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CALL TO ARTISTS

DEADLINE APPROACHING

Holiday Art Market [ https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15942 ]
@Postmark Center for the Arts

DEADLINE: August 27, 10:59PM

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The City of Auburn, WA is seeking applications for art vendors for the 2025 Postmark Center for the Arts Holiday Artisan Market, taking place on November 15, 2025. This Holiday Market will be a small, cozy experience for holiday shoppers interested in unique, handmade arts by local creators. Located in the Postmark Center for the Arts, selected artists will receive one 24” x 60” table to display a selection of their work for sale.

*Deadline for applications: *Tuesday, August 27, 2025 at 10:59PM

*Vendors will be notified:* Friday, August 29

*Eligibility:
*We welcome all Washington State artists and craftspeople making unique, handcrafted, and accessibly priced work to apply! Applications will be reviewed by a panel of Auburn Arts Commissioners, City of Auburn arts staff, local WA artists and professionals in the field. Artists and/or artists groups of diverse mediums are encouraged to apply, including but not limited to: printmaking, painting, drawing, mixed media, textiles, mosaic, glass, recycled materials, photography, calligraphy, collage, fiber art, ceramics, jewelry, metal sculptures, etc.

*Selection Criteria:
*All applicants may be scored based on the following criteria:


* Locality - only Washington State artists will be selected for this opportunity.
* Artistic Excellence - as demonstrated in submitted images of work.
* Innovation and Variety - innovative use of materials, ideas, and items offering a stand-out variety of creations.
* Inventory – Applicant must have enough items to reasonably fill out their table.

*Holiday Artisan Market Event Date*: November 15, 2025 | 11AM - 3PM

*Address*: Postmark Center for the Arts, 20 Auburn Ave, Auburn, WA 98002

For more information or to apply, visit our application page. [ https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15942 ]

If you're interested in being a food or edible goods vendor at White River Valley Museum, please contact museumevents@auburnwa.gov. <museumevents@auburnwa.gov>

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Valentina Voronkova paintings at the Cheryl Sallee Gallery

*2026 Galleries in City of Auburn [ https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15508 ]*
*DEADLINE: September 4, 2025 at 10:59PM*
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The City of Auburn is seeking artists and/or artist groups working in two-dimensional or small three-dimensional media to exhibit their work at City of Auburn gallery spaces in 2026. Galleries are within City operated buildings including the Auburn Senior Center (Cheryl Sallee Gallery) and the Community & Event Center.

Artists and/or artists groups of diverse mediums are encouraged to apply, including but not limited to: printmaking, painting, drawing, mixed media, textiles, mosaic, glass, recycled materials, photography, calligraphy, collage, fiber art, ceramics, jewelry, metal sculptures, etc.

*Eligibility:* Established and emerging artists and/or artist groups working in two-dimensional or three-dimensional media will be considered. 

To apply or view, please view the online application [ https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15508 ].



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Vault Shapes by Amy Simons

*2026 Site-Specific Arts Galleries [ https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15509 ]*
*DEADLINE: September 4, 2025 at 10:59PM*
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The City of Auburn, Washington, seeks applications from regional artists to install 3-dimensional or multi-media art installations in two site-specific gallery spaces in downtown Auburn: the Art on Main Gallery and the Vault Gallery. Both spaces provide a $1,000 artist stipend to support the creation of new work and site-specific projects, or the installation of existing work.

*Eligibility:*


* Any individual artist or collaborative artist team in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho) may apply.
* Past participants of Art on Main are welcome to reapply*.*

For more information or to apply, please view the online application [ https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15509 ].



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Island Fest 2024-1

*Postmark Arts & Cultural Programming Grant [ https://auburn.seamlessdocs.com/f/PostmarkGrant ]
DEADLINE: September 30, 2025 at 10:59PM
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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 to $2,000 per project.

*Application Resources:*


* Postmark Programming Grant Guidelines [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/UserFiles/Servers/Server_11470554/File/City%20Hall/Parks,%20Arts,%20&%20Recreation/Arts%20and%20Entertainment/Call%20to%20Artists/2025/2026%20Postmark%20Programming%20Grant%20Guidelines.pdf ] (PDF)
* Sample of a successful programming grant application (PDF) [ https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_11470554/File/City%20Hall/Parks,%20Arts,%20&%20Recreation/Arts%20and%20Entertainment/Call%20to%20Artists/2025/2026%20Postmark%20Programming%20Grant_Successful%20Example.pdf ]
* Sample of a successful grant application budget [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/UserFiles/Servers/Server_11470554/File/City%20Hall/Parks,%20Arts,%20&%20Recreation/Arts%20and%20Entertainment/Call%20to%20Artists/2025/Sample%20Budget%20for%20AAC%20Grant%20Application.pdf ] (PDF) "Please note the income *must* match the expenses."

For more information or to apply, please view the online application form. [ https://auburn.seamlessdocs.com/f/PostmarkGrant ]



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Caravaglio Installation

*Artist Project Support Grant [ https://auburn.services.govos.com/f/projectsupportgrant ]
DEADLINE: September 30, 2025 at 10:59PM
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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 to $1,000. 

*Application Resources:*


* Artist Project Support Grant Guidelines [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/UserFiles/Servers/Server_11470554/File/City%20Hall/Parks,%20Arts,%20&%20Recreation/Arts%20and%20Entertainment/Call%20to%20Artists/2025/2026%20AAC%20Artist%20Project%20Support%20Grant_Application%20Guidelines.pdf ] (PDF)
* Sample of a successful grant application budget [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/UserFiles/Servers/Server_11470554/File/City%20Hall/Parks,%20Arts,%20&%20Recreation/Arts%20and%20Entertainment/Call%20to%20Artists/2025/Sample%20Budget%20for%20AAC%20Grant%20Application.pdf ] (PDF) "Please note the income *must* match the expenses."

For more information or to apply, please view the online application form. [ https://auburn.seamlessdocs.com/f/projectsupportgrant ]



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

(253) 931-5100 | www.auburnwa.gov/arts [ https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=11470638&pageId=12529065 ] [ http://www.auburnwa.gov/seniors ]

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