Artist Trust
Deadline: 6/25/2012

Artist Trust is pleased to announce that the 2012 Arts Innovator Award  application is now open. At $25,000 each, these exceptional awards are the largest available to individual artists of Washington State. Arts Innovator Awards support Washington State generative artists of any discipline who are originating new work, experimenting with new ideas, taking risks and pushing the boundaries in their field.  For more information, click here.

Heavier Than Air Family Theatre
6/25 – 7/26/2012

Lights, camera, action…

Registration for the summer drama camp offered by Heavier Than Air Family Theatre is now open. You can go directly to the website and download the registration form or you can call 253-833-9111 x4966 and request a brochure be mailed to you.

The camp provides a hands-on theater experience through rehearsals and performances. Under the direction of Green River Community College’s professional children’s theater staff, students learn about auditioning, vocal projection, movement, improvisation, acting, dancing and singing. All camps meet in the Performing Art Building, located in the center of the main campus of Green River Community College in Auburn, WA. Most camps operate Monday through Thursday, June 25, 2012 through July 26, 2012 with performances July 26, 27, 28 and 29, 2012.

Primary Camp is designed for students ages 6-9 and campers must have completed kindergarten.

Intermediate camp is designed for students 10-13 years of age.

Teen camp covers ages 14-17.

Music Revue is a high energy stylized performance incorporating song and dance. The theme this year is “Seize the Day: Disney, From Movie to Musical” and is open to campers ages 10-17.

Creative Dramatics is designed for the 3 to 5-year-olds and meets on Tuesday and Thursday for one hour. Their focus is on movement, beat, and expression.

Camp costs and times vary – call 253-833-9111 x4966 for further information or visit the website.

Allied Arts of Renton
Date: 7/27/2012

Allied Arts of Renton would welcome volunteers to help with the Chalk Art contest at Renton River Days on July 27. Contact Vicki Navarro at Victoria.Navarro@morganstanleysmithbarney.com or 425-652-1236.

SeaTac City Hall Gallery
Now through 8/2/2012

This exhibit developed by Highline Historical Society curator Nancy Salguero McKay and UW museology student Nathan Herbaly highlights the history of the beautiful garden that has captured the spirit of Highline’s Japanese community.

This exhibit is available for viewing at SeaTac City Hall, located at 4800 S 188th Street in SeaTac. Open 9 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday.

Theatre Puget Sound
Deadline: 5/24/2012

Theatre Puget Sound is seeking a temporary, part-time Program/Marketing Assistant to assist with Arts Crush coordination, promotions, and outreach.  The position requires project management, community outreach experience, excellent communication skills and  customer service, social media expertise, program planning and event coordination.  Employment begins first week of June and runs to November.  For more information visit http://tpsonline.org/

Auburn City Hall Gallery
Now through 5/31/2012

As a lifelong resident of the State of Washington, artist Cal Capener’s oil paintings focus primarily on landscapes of the Pacific Northwest and his travels abroad, as well as portraits, florals, animals and western scenes. City Hall Gallery is located at 25 W Main Street in Auburn. It is open Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM, with extended hours until 9 PM on Wednesday. For more information visit www.auburnwa.gov/arts.

Washington State Arts Commission
Deadline: 6/26/2012, 5 PM

The Washington State Arts Commission’s Art in Public Places holds an open competition to add to its roster of public artists eligible to receive commissions for state funded site-responsive works of art. Applications and guidelines are now available online.

4Culture
Deadline: 7/11/2012

Historic buildings, sites, neighborhoods, and landscapes are at the heart of every community’s identity. The preservation of historic places offers a sustainable boost to the economy, conserves energy and resources, making our neighborhoods unique places.

4Culture’s Landmark Challenge Grants support “bricks and mortar” projects involving buildings, structures, sites, objects, and districts that have been officially designated as landmarks in any and every community in King County, including the city of Seattle. This program does require a one-to-one cash match, with a minimum request of $10,000.  For more information visit www.sococulture.org.

4Culture
Deadline: 6/27/2012

Collections care is a fundamental function for any organization holding materials in the public trust. This annual program provides support for projects that promote and encourage professional standards and practices in the collection, preservation, assessment and perpetual care of historic and cultural materials, artifacts, records and information pertaining to the heritage of King County.  For more information, visit www.4culture.org.

The Maple Valley Creative Arts Center is dedicated to the promotion and appreciation of the arts in the Maple Valley community and local schools as a source of inspiration and education to enhance the quality of life for everyone.

• Mary Jane Glaser, President
• 23220 Maple Valley Highway SE, Suite 15; Maple Valley WA 98038
• 425.432.0810
• mvcac@comcast.net
• www.maplevalleyarts.com