City Issues Call to Artists for South Tacoma Business District

--Application Deadline is 11:59 p.m. on April 11, 2016--

The City of Tacoma – in collaboration with State Farm, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, and the South Tacoma Business District – is seeking artists and/or artist teams who reside in Washington State to submit qualifications for a $111,000 commission to create a permanent public artwork or series of artworks along and adjacent to South Tacoma Way (between S. 47th and S. 58th streets). 

"The arts in Tacoma are a really important driver for economic development and community engagement, and I'm really pleased to see the work that is happening in District 3," said Council Member Keith Blocker.

“This public art project is the result of a comprehensive community planning process in South Tacoma and is generously funded by State Farm as part of their community revitalization efforts, in addition to support from a City of Tacoma Innovative Grant,” said Council Member Marty Campbell, who serves as a City Council liaison to the Tacoma Arts Commission. 

“We are so excited to be collaborating on this public art project in South Tacoma,” said Ty Cordova from State Farm. “State Farm is committed to maintaining the vibrancy of the communities it serves. We believe that supporting this kind of revitalization and investment strengthens neighborhoods and communities.”

The selected artist or artist team will be encouraged to explore connections, enhance the business district, contribute to a sense of identity in the area, and prioritize community involvement in the research and concept development process. 

The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. on April 11, 2016.

For a complete prospectus, go to cityoftacoma.org/artsopps.