Lynnwood Community Justice Center (CJC) Jail Murals – Call for Artists

City of Lynnwood, WA is looking for up to 4 artists, or artist teams to create 4 sets of murals at the jail in our Community Justice Center (CJC). Selected artists/teams will design and paint the murals. We encourage artists with their own or a love one’s lived experience related to the justice system, to apply.

Open to artists, or artist teams living in WA State. We prefer some experience creating murals or large painting projects (at least one team member). No application fee.

Submission Deadline: 04/13/2025
Contact Person: Fred Wong
Contact Email: fwong@lynnwoodwa.gov

SORTICULTURE, EVERETT'S GARDEN ARTS FESTIVAL

About Sorticulture

Sorticulture, Everett's Garden Festival, is a three-day celebration of the best parts of Pacific Northwest outdoor living. Hosted in the seaside city of Everett, WA, Sorticulture is the premier festival for garden art, local plants and flowers, and handmade outdoor products. From classical to whimsical, abstract to figurative, Sorticulture features fountains, trellises, iron and cement sculpture, found objects, mosaics and more!

Prospective Sorticulture vendors:

Want to be a vendor at Sorticulture in 2025? Learn more here. The 2025 application is now open.

Where is Sorticulture held:

The festival takes place in the center of downtown Everett, along the tree-lined and art-filled streets of Colby and Hewitt Aves. 

Special elements:

• The Pacific Northwest's gardening superhero, Ciscoe Morris, will join us Sunday, June 8 at 1 p.m. at the Historic Everett Theatre (2911 Colby Ave.). Ooh, la la!

• Live entertainment curated by Everett Music Initiative

• Gardening and art classes - Apply to present!

• Free collectible event poster by local artist, Sarah Robbins.

• Beer and wine garden hosted by Everett Music Initiative

• Youth activities hosted by our Everett Parks and Public Library staff

• "Me Shed" demonstration buildings in partnership between Heritage Portable Buildings and Grand Leader Mercantile

• Package pick-up

• Event shuttle

Questions about Sorticulture?

Please contact Kari Quaas at: kquaas@everettwa.gov / 425-257-7114

Sno-Isle Libraries is seeking artists, musicians, performing artists, and writers for in-person and online programming. Musical and theatrical performances, art workshops or lectures, and writing workshops will be considered. Individuals and groups from diverse cultures and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The library is excited to help expand access to the arts, especially to communities who have had limited access due to geographic barriers or as members of underserved or marginalized groups. We offer programs for all age groups at 23 locations, as well as a robust lineup of online programs.

Click HERE to submit an application!

Questions? Email kate.mackenzie@snoco.org