The City of Auburn is seeking artists and artist teams from the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho) who:

* Can develop a site-responsive public art display for either the Art on Main Gallery or Vault Gallery exhibition spaces that will be on display for three-month periods over the 2026 year.
* Can successfully and fully activate a window-front space that is visible to the public 24/7 or a small indoor visitor-accessible gallery space
* Is an experienced artist seeking a unique location to exhibit artwork.
* Can create innovative artwork to engage the community and activate downtown Auburn.

  
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.

  
Timeline:

* Notification of accepted artists: October 2025
* Four time slots for the 2026 year:

  

Selected artists will receive a $1,000 award. The City of Auburn intends that this award will help fund the creation of the project or act as an honorarium for displaying works already created. Artists are responsible for all transportation, installation and de-installation of their work and might also be asked to do a short artist talk during the selected installation dates.

Exhibition in City of Auburn, WA.

2026 Site-Specific Arts Galleries 

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.

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