Interested in this emerging opportunity? Don't forget to apply! You can do this!
The City of Tacoma is looking for an artist to serve as an Artist in Residence (AiR) on a part-time basis from March 2024 through May 2025. The AiR will act as an in-house creative strategist and embedded artist to help address issues in the Solid Waste Division, especially those related to public outreach and education. The AiR will produce tangible projects meant to increase awareness of issues, improve customer experience, and inspire behavioral change that leads to healthy neighborhoods and a thriving Puget Sound. The AiR will work part-time in-person for a minimum average of 20 hours per week for the duration of the residency and will have a dedicated workstation at Solid Waste offices. The City encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and creative disciplines to apply.
Apply here: tacomaarts.submittable.com/submit or click the link in our bio if you're on Instagram.
@TacomaSustainability and @TacomaEnviroServices
Artist in Residence for Environmental Services
Deadline: January 4, 2024, 11:59 pm
Optional Info Session: December 6, 2023, 5:30 pm via Zoom zoom.us/j/91425177962
Budget: $60,000 artist stipend ($4,000 per month), plus additional funds for project implementation
Time Commitment: March 2024 – May 2025, part-time
Eligibility: Artists residing in Pierce, King, Kitsap, or Thurston counties
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📚Did you know that Tacoma Creates works in partnership with Tacoma Public Library?📚
Tacoma Creates collaborates with Tacoma Public Library as part of our commitment to support accessible, cultural programming in different parts of the city. At the 67 programs presented, Tacoma Creates organizations reached an audience of 1,600 participants!
“By offering programs in people’s neighborhoods that are highly accessible, we have been able to connect with participants who may not otherwise be able to attend our programs.” – Communities for a Healthy Bay
Read the full Annual Report to learn more about the partnership between TPL and Tacoma Creates at tacomacreates.org.
Photo credit: Gallucci Learning Garden & Tacoma Little Theatre
City of Tacoma Government
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🎉 The Tacoma Creates 2022-23 Annual Report is here! 🎉
We are so excited to share the positive impact of Tacoma Creates funding for our community, and the stories of how 56 non-profit arts, culture, heritage, and science organizations added to the cultural vibrancy of Tacoma. Read the full report to learn about Tacoma Creates funds are used to support Tacoma at tacomacreates.org, or check out our newsletter:
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Opportunity:
The City of Tacoma is looking for an artist to serve as an Artist in Residence (AiR) on a part-time basis from March 2024 through May 2025. The AiR will act as an in-house creative strategist and embedded artist to help address issues in the Solid Waste Division, especially those related to public outreach and education. The AiR will produce tangible projects meant to increase awareness of issues, improve customer experience, and inspire behavioral change that leads to healthy neighborhoods and a thriving Puget Sound. The AiR will work part-time in-person for a minimum average of 20 hours per week for the duration of the residency and will have a dedicated workstation at Solid Waste offices. The City encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and creative disciplines to apply.
Apply here: tacomaarts.submittable.com/submit
Tacoma Sustainability and Tacoma Environmental Services
Artist in Residence for Environmental Services
Deadline: January 4, 2024, 11:59pm
Optional Info Session: December 6, 2023, 5:30pm via Zoom zoom.us/j/91425177962
Budget: $60,000 artist stipend ($4,000 per month), plus additional funds for project implementation
Time Commitment: March 2024 – May 2025, part-time
Eligibility: Artists residing in Pierce, King, Kitsap, or Thurston counties
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Small Business Saturday is not only a great way to support some small local businesses and non-profits, it’s also a way to provide an experience that can last a lifetime. Browse through some fantastic organizations that have been funded in part by Tacoma Creates – it’s easy – just click the link here: www.tacomacreates.org/funded-organizations - From skateboarding lessons to glass arts, inspiration can be found in bounds.
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Miss out on Arts at the Armory or the Tacoma Studio Tour? Maybe you saw the perfect print, earrings, or sculpture for a loved one that you would like to pick up. Support local and purchase from over 100 unique Tacoma-based artists this Local Artist Week. Please browse through the artists linked here: linktr.ee/tacomaarts Have fun gifting!
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