Arts & Culture

 Opens a New Window. 

Meet Our Poet Laureate

Melanie Noel

Redmond's newest Poet Laureate Melanie Noel was appointed earlier this year and is excited to work with the Redmond community. Melanie is the author of The Monarchs (Stockport Flats, 2013) and The Ringing, a chapbook forthcoming from Goodmorning Menagerie. Her poems have also appeared in Thermos, Spiral Orb, Weekday, The Volta, and The Arcadia Project.

She has written poems for installations and as live scores for short films. Melanie was a co-curator of the dance, music and poetry series APOSTROPHE, and curated Impala, a reading series that took place in her grandmother's car. She has taught classes in parks, schools, hospitals, and community centers, and enjoys doing creative engagement work with older adults who have memory loss. Find more information about Melanie by visiting her website.

The Poet Laureate program was established by ordinance 2444 to produce a variety or programming and community engagement opportunities for Redmond residents and visitors.

Past Poet Laureates

Learn about Past Poet Laureate

Calls for Artists

Redmond Lights Artist Call

The City of Redmond is inviting artists to submit a proposal to provide new or existing temporary illuminated artworks as part of Redmond Lights. Installations can include illuminated two-or-three dimensional, multi-media works that celebrates Redmond's diverse community and various traditions of light and joy. For more info, regarding selection criteria and ways to apply, click on the information below. 

Official Call for Redmond Lights

Closes Friday, September 20, 5 p.m (PST)

*NEW Artist-in-Residence

The City of Redmond is inviting artists to submit a proposal to become an Artist-in-Residence to stimulate cultural vibrancy in the parks of Downtown Redmond, specifically Downtown Park, through original artworks and by challenging residents to become active participants in civic life and cultural advocacy. We are interested in collaborative artists working in all disciplines and mediums, with an emphasis on the participatory arts.

Official Call for Redmond Artist-in-Residence
Closes Friday, July 26, 2019 at 5 p.m. (PST)

Redmond Arts Season Grants

The Redmond Arts Season is a grant program that supports quality arts and cultural programs that are accessible to Redmond residents and visitors throughout the year in order to:

• Produce a Thriving Arts Scene in Redmond - We support local artists and arts and cultural organizations.
• Cultivate a Creative Environment - We provide an encouraging environment for artists and participants at all levels.
• Provide Inclusivity - We create connections and partnerships across Redmond's diverse community.

Applications for the 2019 Arts Season have closed. Please check back in September 2019 to apply for a 2020 Arts Season Grant.

Jobs

The City of Redmond is looking for enthusiastic instructors who love to teach people of all ages. Do you enjoy teaching children, adults, and seniors? If so, you will want to keep reading! We welcome all types of instructors to apply.

These are part-time supplemental positions with varying hours. Classes occur year-round, 0-15 hours per week, and will be scheduled for morning, evening and weekends. This position is limited to a maximum of 1040 hours per year.

To find out more information and see the full job description, please apply online.

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.