Northwest Renaissance Poets is a non-profit organization supporting the teaching, writing, performing and publishing of poetry within the Pacific Northwest.

• Susan Landgraf, Treasurer
• 28420 34th Avenue S; Auburn WA 98001

or

• Marjorie Rommel, Secretary
• 214 ‘N’ Street NE; Auburn WA 98002

The Hi-Liners
Dates: 5/18 and 5/23/2013

The Hi-Liners Musical Theatre will be holding auditions for the fall MainStage production SHREK THE MUSICAL on May 18 and 23 at the Burien Annex. SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar® winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to dazzling new life on the stage. Full of all-new songs and great dancing, SHREK THE MUSICAL is part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun for everyone! Auditions are open to young actors ages 9 to 22. Rehearsals begin July 22 at the Burien Annex. Shows will be September 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, and 22 at the Highline Performing Arts Center. Go to www.hi-liners.org for complete information and to register.

4Culture
Deadline for proposals: 5/31/2013

Eligible:  All King County Local Arts Agencies currently receiving 4Culture Sustained Support are eligible to apply. Agencies may request up to $7,500. Projects must be implemented by November 1, 2013.

Background:  In 2012, 4Culture was invited to take part in a pilot program sponsored by the Washington State Arts Commission and the Wallace Foundation to “increase arts participation among young and culturally diverse participants;” and/or “using technology to increase arts participation.” A special invitation was extended to agencies in Washington State that had a history of regularly convening groups or individuals over an extended period of time. These consortiums were defined as “Communities of Practice.” 4Culture and the King County Local Arts Agency Network (LAAs), were one of five “Communities of Practice” selected.

Local arts agencies are organizations or public agencies based in suburban or rural King County and dedicated to providing arts services through planning, financial support, programs and technical assistance for local arts organizations, artists and the public during a major portion of the year. Services may include programming, public art facilitation, funding, arts education, facility management, cultural planning, and advocacy. 4Culture has a long history of collaboration with the LAA Network that includes providing touring artist resources, funding support, technical assistance, cultural planning, networking, and convening.

Recent demographic data has indicated a dramatic change in most sububan communities in King County over the last 10 years – an aggregate population increase of 200,000 (13%) that is comprised almost entirely of immigrant and refugee populations from a broad range of countries and cultures. Local school districts struggle to integrate new student populations speaking dozens of languages while some local governments find themselves serving a new majority that is not yet represented in their processes and personnel. King County along with many of its peer governments has renewed its focus on reaching these new populations, welcoming them and engaging them in the greater community life of our region.

Based on the initial success of the pilot program 4Culture is offering a second round of project support for qualifying King County Local Arts Agencies that are currently receiving 4Culture Sustained Support funding. This opportunity is intended to support new interagency partnerships between municipal arts commissions and other city departments and community agencies by incorporating arts programming into the outreach activities of the collaborating agency.

Project Period: July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014

Eligible projects may include:

• Performances or exhibitions
• Artist residencies
• Re-granting program
• Community events, festivals or celebrations
• Workshops, lecture/demonstrations
• Temporary arts program coordinator position
• Demographic surveys of local community populations and/or arts practices

Applications will be reviewed by a panel comprised of 4Culture staff and committee members.

Application Materials:

• Maximum two page narrative describing the project, inter-agency collaboration, background and desired outcomes.
• One page project budget outlining expenses and anticipated income if applicable.

Selection Criteria:

• Evidence of planning for implementation of new collaborative partnership
• Strength and integration of inter-agency collaboration
• Potential for project to generate sustainable partnerships
• Impact of project on new or underserved communities

Contact: Charlie Rathbun, 4Culture Arts Program charlie.rathbun@4culture.org or 206-296-8675.

4Culture
Deadline: 6/26/2013

Heritage 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.

It supports projects throughout King County, recognizing strategic planning as a foundation for effective collections stewardship; and promotes collections care as a high priority within institutional missions. For more information contact Eric Taylor, eric.taylor@4culture.org  or 206-296-8688.

4Culture
Deadline: six weeks before public event

4Culture recognizes a need for an entry point into 4Culture’s funding opportunities. Open 4Culture provides awards of up to $1,500 for projects that are created by or for underserved communities of King County, and are not served by other 4Culture programs.

Projects created by or for underserved communities, including groups and individuals that may not have equitable access to the arts, heritage or preservation opportunities, due to income, geography, age, physical abilities, race or ethnicity may be eligible for Open 4Culture. Proposed projects must substantially include the arts, historic preservation or King County heritage; offer an event or presentation that is open to the public; and if an art project, be created and presented outside of the City of Seattle.

Open 4Culture has no deadline, but you must submit your application at least six-weeks before your public event/presentation in order for us to process and review your application. Contact Deb Twersky, 206-205-8558 or Debra.Twersky@4culture.org for more information.

City of Burien
Deadline for submissions: 4 PM, 6/28/2013

Dottie Harper Park, Burien, WA

Event date: September 7, 2013, 5:00-10:00pm www.burienwa.gov/GLOW

Deadline for Submissions: 4:00pm, June 28th, 2013

Applications must be submitted electronically, no later than 4pm on June 28th to

ginak@burien.gov

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Artists are invited to submit proposals to provide new or existing temporary illuminated artworks as part of the Arts-A-Glow Lantern Festival on September 7, 5-10 PM, at Dottie Harper Park in Burien. The festival is sponsored by the City of Burien.

• Artists are encouraged to visit Dottie Harper Park (4th and 146th SW; Burien)  prior to preparing their proposal.
• The artworks must be waterproof.
• Artwork must have no lasting physical impact on the park – leaving “no trace.”
• Artwork must be family friendly.
• We are open to illuminated two- or three- dimensional, multi-media and/or performance works.
• Artist’s proposals will be selected from the pool of applicants.
• Please include a budget narrative with your proposal justifying your requested amount.

ARTIST FEES & RECOGNITION

Awards will be between $100-$1,000.

• Artists’ names will be listed on promotional/outreach materials.
• Quality of submitted work
• Ability of the proposal to be executed within the budget and timeline
• Ability of the proposal to meet public safety and environmental issues
• Compliance to guidelines and submission requirements
• Describe project benefits, including if/how the public can be involved in the construction and/or interact with the completed artwork.

REPRODUCTION

The City of Burien and 4 Culture will have the right to graphically reproduce accepted work through print, film or electronic media for documentary, educational, and promotional purposes.

ARTIST RESPONSIBILITY

• Ongoing communication regarding project evolution and site needs.
• Artworks must be installed and/or ready to display by 5pm and removed between 10 and 11 pm on September 7, 2013.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Project/installation proposals must be original.
• Artworks that received funding must be able to accommodate weather, as Arts-A-Glow will take place rain or shine.

APPLICATION MATERIALS

To apply, each artist (or project team) must submit the following materials by e- mail with the following requirements:

In body of e-mail:

o NameofArtistwithcontactinformation(address,phone,e-mail)includingArtist’s web site link (if available). If applying as a team, please provide contact information for team lead.

Attachments (WORD docs are best):

1. Narrative description of project (no more than 2 pages including conceptual intent, materials, and method of execution.) Artists are encouraged to describe how they will involve the public, either in the creation or interactive exhibition.

2. Project budget for artists’ fees and materials (grants will be between $100 – $1,000) will be awarded. Please include a budget narrative with your proposal justifying your requested amount.

3. Please include a lighting plan. Limited AC power may be available for lighting, however proposals should provide for alternative methods (battery, LED’s, etc.). Please no candles.

4. Resume or Artist’s biography (200 words or fewer) including previous awards, honors, shows, degrees.

5. A digital image of a sketch or model of the piece (If the piece already exists, submit a digital image of it as part of your three images- see #6.)

6. Images: Provide three digital images of generally similar previous work in .jpg file format, maximum dimension of 800 pixels in either direction. Include a description of the images (artwork title, dimensions, medium, and year of creation).

Please e-mail ginak@burienwa.gov with any questions.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION

Please send proposals to: ginak@burien.gov before 4pm on June 28, 2013.

Heavier Than Air Musical Theatre Camp
June-July 2013

A summer camp you’ll never forget!  Heavier Than Air Family Theatre offers an outstanding opportunity for youth ages 3-17 to participate in the entire musical theatre experience, from the audition process to final performances. This five week camp begins June 24, 2013 and runs Monday through Thursday each week. Camps culminate in live stage performances complete with costumes, music and choreography. Times, dates and cost vary by age group so please consult www.HeavierThanAir.com for details and an order form. All camps are held in the Performing Arts Building on the main campus of Green River Community College in Auburn. Register today for a summer camp you’ll never forget!

Cheryl Sallee Gallery
5/2 – 6/26/2013

Delicate floral images and expansive landscapes by Myla Montgomery.  Cheryl  Sallee Gallery is located at 808 Ninth Street SE in Auburn, and is open Monday through Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM, with extended hours on Mondays and Wednesdays until 9 PM.

Auburn City Hall Gallery
Now through 5/28/2013

Colorful wildflowers, small town customs, and intense colors are elements of inspiration for Nicaraguan-born painter Victor Fuentes.  City Hall Gallery is located in Auburn  City Hall, 25 W Main Street, Auburn.  It is open Monday through Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM.

Maple Valley Creative Arts Center
Deadline: 5/31/2013

The Maple Valley  Arts Festival happens June 8 and 9 at beautiful Lake Wilderness Lodge.  For more information about how to participate in the show, click here.