Now hiring! events MAnager for a community music festival

The Snohomish County Arts Commission is seeking an experienced event manager to coordinate and execute the inaugural Kayak Point Music Fest, a day-long outdoor music festival at Kayak Point Park in Stanwood, WA. This event will celebrate local artists, engage the community, and promote regional tourism. The event manager will work closely with the Arts Commission and county officials to ensure a well-organized, successful festival. 

Submission Deadline: 04/10/2025
Contact Person: Richard Porter
Contact Email: Richard.Porter@snoco.org

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

Call for Art - Deelish!

The Gallery at Graphite Arts Center (Edmonds, WA) is seeking artwork for the upcoming exhibition ‘Deelish!’

About the exhibit

We all eat! So let’s celebrate the beauty that is the color, shape, texture and overall appetizing appearance of the food we see on our plates and tables. The Gallery at Graphite seeks new works for the upcoming exhibition Deelish! Whether savory or sweet, spicy or salty, we are looking for artwork depicting delectable food. The design of this tasty show will be to present visual edibles which aren't simply pleasant to look at, but which evoke an entire sensual and gastronomic experience.

This is a juried, group show with rules for submission and standards/guidelines for acceptance. Not all entries will necessarily be accepted. Submissions will be juried based on quality and adherence to instructions of the call.

Deelish! Exhibit Dates

Exhibit Dates: Friday, May 2 - Saturday, June 21, 2025

For complete prospectus and entry form: https://graphiteartscenter.org/call-for-art-deelish/

Submission Deadline: 04/13/2025

Edmonds Porchfest 2025

PorchFest Edmonds is back for its fourth year in 2025! Last year, over 70 performers took part, and we’re excited to make this year even better. If you are interested in performing at the upcoming PorchFest Edmonds event let us know below and we'll be in touch.

What is Edmonds Porchfest?

It’s a community event that brings neighbors together to enjoy local music, dance, and performing arts. Residents and businesses in the downtown corridor open their porches, yards, or other spaces to host performances, creating a fun, low-key way to connect and celebrate the arts in Edmonds.

When: Sunday, July 13th from 2pm - 6pm (*event will be in the afternoon, exact times TBD) 
Where: Edmonds Bowl and surrounding areas (see past maps at PorchFestEdmonds.com)
Types of performances: musicians, bands, choruses, spoken words artists, mini TED-style talks, dance, etc. 
Audience: there will be something for everyone—all ages and generations welcome!

Note: Outdoor performances are acoustic / low-amplification. Performances on the 4th Ave corridor are acoustic only.

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