galleries in city of auburn 2026

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.

About the Galleries

Cheryl Sallee Gallery at the Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE in the Les Gove Community Campus.

The gallery wall is located just inside the main entrance of the Auburn Senior Activity Center. The Cheryl Sallee Gallery is outfitted with Arakawa hanging system and professional gallery lighting. Exhibitions are 8-week shows of approximately 5-12 artworks. Hours of operation are 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday, including various evenings and weekends, based on building rental activity (parties, weddings, banquets, etc.)

Auburn Community & Event Center, 910 Ninth Street SE in Les Gove Community Campus

The Community Center gallery is a long spacious hallway within the public area of the active Community & Event Center. This gallery and is approximately 26 linear feet. The gallery has professional Arakawa hanging system and gallery lighting. Pedestals and vitrines are available to exhibit small 3-D works. Exhibitions are 8 weeks and can be individual or group shows with the space accommodating approximately 4-20 artworks total. Hours of operation: 8am - 8pm, Monday – Friday, 9am – 4 pm Saturday.

Promotion

Exhibitions are publicized through city-generated press releases, social media, email e-blasts, and the City’s web site at www.auburnwa.gov/arts. Artists may choose to independently produce supplemental publicity and show cards. A reception can be scheduled for exhibition based on artists interest and availability.

Exhibition Timeline and Installation

Two-month exhibitions will be scheduled immediately following the selection of artists. The first available exhibition date is January 2026. Although every effort will be made to accommodate artists’ preferred exhibition dates, we cannot guarantee availability of preferred exhibition dates. The time between exhibitions is predetermined and an installation date and time will be assigned during the work week. City of Auburn staff will install the artwork and artwork labels.