Portable ARTWorks COLLECTION PURCHASE The Tacoma Arts Commission is seeking to expand its Municipal Art Collection by purchasing colorful original portable artworks from Tacoma artists. Portable works can include 2-dimensional pieces and small-scale 3-dimensional pieces that fall within Artwork Eligibility guidelines as listed below. Media can include, but is not limited to: painting, drawing, works on paper, photography, printmaking, digital, collage, mosaics, fiber, mixed-media, and wall-mountable low-relief sculpture. Budget: Up to $20,000 in total purchases, including any required framing APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 15, 2018, 11:59 pm TO APPLY https://tacomaarts.submittable.com/submit 1. Digital Images with Descriptions - Up to 3 images of existing artworks that are available for purchase (1 image per artwork) 2. Artist bio in 250 words or less, describing yourself and your work ARTIST Eligibility * Must live in Tacoma, WA (Check this map to verify that you live within Tacoma city limits: http://bit.ly/2ftLUaM) * Must be 18 years or older * Cannot be a member of the Tacoma Arts Commission or a panel member for this purchase opportunity * Panel will prioritize artists that are not currently represented in the portable collection, emerging artists, and artists from communities underrepresented in the collection ARTWORK Eligibility * Submit up to 3 pieces of existing artwork available for purchase * Content/subject matter must be suitable for a general audience * Must be able to be hung on a wall * Artwork should be no smaller than 8" x 8" and no larger than 4' x 4'. Artwork cannot extend further than 6" from the wall. Artwork may be composed of multiple pieces hung together * Work should be submitted unframed. The Tacoma Arts Commission will take care of any required framing * Must be an original artwork or signed and numbered limited edition * Must be durable and require little maintenance * Cannot require a power source or utilities such as an electrical outlet, batteries, or running water * Price cannot exceed $1,500 per artwork submitted (excluding taxes) QUESTIONS Contact Naomi Strom-Avila at 253-591-5191 or email nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org<mailto:nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org> [Email_Footer_500]