[cid:image002.jpg@01D46149.62515030] Opportunities open to volunteer for Tacoma Arts Commission Applications due by Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 Individuals who are knowledgeable and passionate about the literary, visual and/or performing arts are invited to apply for the Tacoma Arts Commission. If you are interested in supporting, enhancing and providing leadership for the arts in Tacoma, this is a great opportunity. The Tacoma City Council is looking for applicants to fill the following positions on the Tacoma Arts Commission: * One At-Large position - A person representative of acknowledged accomplishment or persons working outside of professional practice in the arts but who demonstrate a deep interest in and appreciation of cultural and artistic activities * Two Professional positions - Persons with professional experience or training related to the arts, originating from employment or study within the following disciplines: arts or art history, arts administration, architecture, art criticism, art education, curation, conservation, heritage arts, literature, music, new media, performing arts, public arts, visual arts, or a related field. * One Working Professional Artist position- A person working as professional artist The Commission consists of 15 volunteer members who are appointed by the Economic Development Committee and confirmed by the City Council to serve three-year terms. Members are Tacoma residents who are arts advocates and artists. The Tacoma Arts Commission provides leadership in supporting and enhancing the arts for the benefit of the City and its residents. The primary responsibility of the Commission is to create policies to support the ongoing development of arts programs and projects in Tacoma. Its primary programs include the funding of artists and arts organizations to provide services for the citizens of Tacoma, Tacoma Arts Month, and oversight of public art as part of the Municipal Art Program. The Commission's functions are outlined in Chapter 1.28A and 1.28B of the Tacoma Municipal Code<http://cms.cityoftacoma.org/cityclerk/Files/MunicipalCode/Title01-AdministrationAndPersonnel.pdf#Chapter_1.28A>. The Tacoma Arts Commission strongly supports inclusion, equity and access. People who are members of historically disenfranchised racial, ethnic, cultural and other identity groups are encouraged to apply. Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk's Office by Monday, October 15, 2018. Please visit cityoftacoma.org/cbcapplication<http://www.cityoftacoma.org/cbcapplication> or contact the City Clerk's Office at (253) 591-5178 or servetacoma@cityoftacoma.org<mailto:servetacoma@cityoftacoma.org>, or stop by the City Clerk's Office, located at 733 Market St., Rm 11, Tacoma, WA 98402, in Tacoma Municipal Building North. Additional information on the Tacoma Arts Commission is available on the City's website<http://www.cityoftacoma.org/cms/one.aspx?objectId=1327> or from Naomi Strom-Avila at (253) 591-5191 or nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org<mailto:nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org>.