Exhibition proposals sought for Seattle City Hall galleries
Community and arts organizations invited to submit proposals for 2010 and early 2011

SEATTLE — Seattle's Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs seeks community exhibition proposals and artist group shows for display in two City Hall gallery spaces in 2010 and early 2011.

The galleries—the City Hall Lobby Gallery and the Anne Focke Gallery—focus on artworks that reflect the broad diversity of Seattle's communities and showcase the work of regional artists, nonprofit organizations and community groups. Past exhibitions have highlighted arts education, climate change and homelessness. Group shows have featured works by Seattle print and quilt artists, Native American youth, and Latino and African-American artists.

Exhibitions should reflect the diversity of Seattle's communities and emphasize the people, places and character of Seattle. Exhibition proposals from arts and community-based organizations are welcome. Exhibitions are displayed for six to eight weeks. Most shows span the City Hall Lobby Gallery and Anne Focke Gallery.

Individual artists are not eligible to apply unless they are sponsored by an arts or community organization and the subject of their artwork has great significance to Seattle. Individual artists may also apply as part of a group show.

The galleries at City Hall are equipped to display two-dimensional artworks and together can accommodate up to about 50 artworks. Three-dimensional pieces will only be considered if applicants furnish all necessary display cases. Video and media works will not be accepted.

The City Hall Lobby Gallery features eight, double-sided, metal, peg-board panels that are 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide. The Anne Focke Gallery features a 120-foot long display wall (with professional hanging system) and is located on the L2 level of City Hall.

A selection panel of city employees administered by the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs will review the applications and select exhibitions.

The application deadline is 11 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 5. The exhibition cycle will begin in mid-April and run through March 2011. All applications must be submitted digitally. A link to the online application is available at www.seattle.gov/arts. For more information, contact Elly Beerman at (206) 684-3930 or eleanor.beerman@seattle.gov.

The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs promotes the value of arts and culture in communities throughout Seattle. The 16-member Seattle Arts Commission, citizen volunteers appointed by the mayor and City Council, supports the city agency.

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