[A collage of pictures showing art from East Tacoma and historic photos Description automatically generated] Help Tell Eastside Tacoma's Stories Through Digital Art – This Opportunity Could Be Perfect for Your Unique Talent! Eastside Community Center - Community Histories Project Metro Parks Tacoma is calling for Pierce County-based artists or teams to create a digital artwork sharing the stories of Eastside Tacoma. The project will highlight the histories of ethnic communities with strong local ties, including Native American, Eastern European, Southeast Asian, African American, Hispanic, and Central American groups. This unique opportunity invites artists to curate and preserve the histories of Eastside’s communities through video, audio, photography, or interactive media. The final digital project will be displayed at the Eastside Community Center and on Metro Parks Tacoma’s website. Project Details: 🔹 Budget: $12,000 (plus $500 stipend for finalists) 🔹 Deadline: Nov. 4, 2024 🔹 Format: Digital media (video, audio, visual, or interactive) 🔹 Eligibility: • Applicants must be 18+ • Open to artists, teams, or organizations based in Pierce County • Priority given to artists with Eastside roots or projects reflecting marginalized histories • Must be able to work in digital formats Timeline: • October 14, 2024: Opportunity released • November 4, 2024: Deadline for submissions • By November 11, 2024: Finalists selected • November 14 or 19, 2024: Site visit for finalists • By December 16, 2024: Proposals presented, and final artist(s) selected • May 31, 2025: Project completed Apply via Submittable: [link in bio] or follow this link: https://bit.ly/ECCHistory Submit your application and show us why you’re the best artist to lead this project! Art featured by Dionne Bonner, Curtis Ashby, Chris Sharp, and Devona Roy and community members like you! DANIEL GARCIA (he/him) Community Programs Specialist Arts & Cultural Vitality Division 253.830.6763 Arts & Cultural Vitality Division<http://www.cityoftacoma.org/arts> | Tacoma Creates<http://www.tacomacreates.org/> [cid:image002.png@01DB2AB1.2C4A33C0]<tacomaartsmonth.org>