EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY		CONTACT:	Mary Yelanjian, 425-556-2316
January 3, 2008			Marta Gronlund, 425-638-2333

Opportunity for Youth on Redmond Arts Commission

The Redmond Arts Commission is looking for applications from young Redmond residents between the ages of 16 and 19 who are interested in the arts and sharing their views about what’s important to Redmond’s youth regarding art in the community.

The Arts Commission has two Youth Advocate positions available, beginning in April 2008 for a one year term. Youth Advocates attend the Redmond Arts Commission meetings once a month (second Thursday of each month) and also may work on Commission projects of interest to them.

The mission of the Arts Commission is “Enhancing our community through the arts.” They work to achieve excellence in arts programming; nurture and support artists, arts organizations and arts education and promote attendance at arts events. The Commission also makes recommendations to the Mayor and City Council regarding arts-related acquisitions, programs, projects and events.

Interested applicants can pick up an application packet at the Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center, 16600 NE 80th Street, front desk. Deadline for applications is February 15. For more information, contact myelanjian@redmond.gov or 425-556-2316.

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