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We partner with Redmond's Arts and Culture Commission to promote public participation in the arts and to build community. Our art programs provide educational opportunities and support local artists and cultural arts organizations to continue their work in Redmond.
Arts & Culture Office Hours
Free service for Redmond's creative community. Cultural Arts Staff is available to look over art call or grant applications, answer questions around funding, provide resources, support and more through our new office hours. Feel free to drop by or email to confirm a time slot.
Utility Box Wraps
At the Cleveland and Leary intersection, you'll see a colorful new addition to the corner!
In 2020, three local artists were chosen from an open call asking for artwork for these downtown utility boxes.
Learn more about the artwork here! Utility Box WrapsAt the Cleveland and Leary intersection, you'll see a colorful new addition to the corner!In 2020, three local artists were chosen from an open call asking for artwork for these downtown utility boxes. Utility Box WrapsAt the Cleveland and Leary intersection, you'll see a colorful new addition to the corner!In 2020, three local artists were chosen from an open call asking for artwork for these downtown utility boxes. Utility Box Art Wraps Utilit Box Art Wraps Utility Box Art Wraps Utility Box Art Wraps Utility Box Art Wraps Utility Box Art Wraps Utility Box Art Wraps Utility Box Art Wraps Utility Box Wraps Utility Box Wraps
2023 Public Arts Intensive Eastside
Public Art Intensive Eastside is a two-day basic training sponsored by the City of Redmond and open to visual artists who have an interest in exploring the presentation of their work in public settings, community-building or enhancing the built environment. Topics covered include contracting, fabrication, maintenance, and social practice. Plan to spend an additional 8-12 hours outside of the workshops to develop a public art concept for homework. Participants that attend both dates and complete the homework will receive a $100 stipend and be eligible for an exclusive paid opportunity to apply for a temporary public art project for the City of Redmond.
Workshop Dates: April 22 & 29, 2023
Workshops will be held in person in Downtown Redmond
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION HERE
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 27, 2023 AT 5PM PST
We will be holding a Q&A Session at 6:30pm on February 2nd for any questions you might have or feel free to email CulturalArts@Redmond.Gov
2023 Cultural Arts Operating Support Grant (CLOSED)
The Redmond Arts and Culture Commission recently approved to transition the annual Arts Season Grant to an Operating Support Grant. The City of Redmond will offer limited, unrestricted support to eligible organizations in Redmond whose missions serve the community through access to arts, arts education, and cultural heritage experiences. This program is intended to assist with the attraction and retention of established and emerging arts and culture organizations. In addition to funding, the City of Redmond will provide access to resources and additional support and opportunities for grantees.
Opens a New Window. Meet Our Poet Laureate
Laura Da'
The City of Redmond is proud to announce the 2022 Poet Laureate, Laura Da'.
Our new Poet Laureate, a poet and a public-school teacher, Da’ studied creative writing at the University of Washington and the Institute of American Indian Arts. A lifetime resident of the Pacific Northwest, Da’ is the recipient of fellowships from the Native Arts and Culture Foundation, Richard Hugo House, and the Jack Straw Writers Program. She is the author of Tributaries, winner of the American Book Award, and Instruments of the True Measure, winner of the Washington State Book Award. Da’ is Eastern Shawnee. She lives near Renton with her husband and son.
Learn more about her time as Poet Laureate in Redmond.
Established in 2008 by ordinance 2444, the Poet Laureate program produces a variety of programming and community engagement opportunities offered to Redmond residents and visitors. The Redmond Poet Laureate Program builds a more literate and understanding community through poetry and the literary arts by broadening awareness of poetry and expressing the spirit of Redmond culture through poetry.
View the video of Redmond's Poet Laureate Laura Da reciting Bird's Eye View
Past Poet Laureates
Learn about Past Poet Laureates
The Artist-in-Residence program stimulates cultural vibrancy in the parks of Downtown Redmond and challenges residents to become an active participant in civic life and cultural advocacy.
Meet our 2020-2021 Artist-In-Residence
Xaviera Vandermay
Our new Artist-in-Residence Xaviera Vandermay is Director and Principal Choreographer of 3rd Shift Dance, a professional contemporary jazz dance company based in Seattle, WA and currently in residence at YAW Theater with summer projects including a music video project with Whitney Mongé and back-up dancing for a reunited Flymoon Royalty.
More information about her work can be found on the 3rd Shift Dance Facebook page.
City of Redmond offers a collection of fine art classes, dedicated to providing high-quality, fine art instruction, through our Redmond Arts Studio program. Please visit our activities page for more information.
Explore the City of Redmond's Art Collection
Discover downtown Redmond's public art collection by following the Redmond Public Art Walking Map (PDF). Printed copies of this map are available at our community centers.
Even more public art exists beyond this map! We maintain a public art mobile app for Redmond's permanently-installed outdoor art collection. The STQRY app is available for free on iOS and Android operating systems.
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