CITY OF RENTON WASHINGTON

Call for Art - The deadline to apply is January 28, 2023

The City of Renton Municipal Arts Commission is seeking design proposals from local artists for vinyl graphics wraps on (6) utility control boxes in Renton. Designs should relate to the culture, history, and/or landscape of Renton. It is encouraged but not required to make a design relating to the location of the specific utility control box that it is to be applied to. This project is intended to transform dull utility cabinets into visually appealing, enjoyable additions to the public right of way. 

Artist(s) will receive $800 for each selected design. 

Please carefully review the complete Request for Proposals before applying. If you have questions, please reach out via contact information in the guidelines. 

• Artist Submissions due: Saturday, January 28, 2023
  

• Artist Selections notified: Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Call for Art - The deadline to apply is February 24, 2023

The City of Renton Municipal Arts Commission is seeking proposals from local artists for original pieces of art (4) for use in a community scavenger hunt event in April. Artists are encouraged to consider the theme of “dragon treasure” when crafting their submission. This project is a celebration of local and public art in celebration of the fourth anniversary of the iconic rooftop dragon on S 3^rd and Wells.

Artist(s) will receive $200 for each selected piece of art that is delivered by the April 3rd deadline. 

Please carefully review the complete Request for Proposals before applying. If you have questions, please reach out via contact information in the guidelines. 

• Artist Submissions due: Friday, February 24, 2023
  

• Artist Selections notified: Friday, March 3, 2023

Arts and Culture Grants Program

Renton Municipal Arts Commission offers grants to individuals, organizations and community groups for arts and culture projects and events that serve the general public in Renton. The commission encourage innovative projects by artists and communities that fill in cultural gaps and inspire new forms of creative participation, particularly for underserved groups.

"I am grateful to have the opportunity and funding to create art in Renton. As I created my installation, community members were so friendly and encouraging. This program provides a wonderful benefit for artists and the community."  ~ Christy Caravaglio, artist, 2021 Grant Recipient

These flexible grants are designed to create access for individuals and groups not served by our annual Community Arts Support Program.

Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis. Applications MUST be submitted electronically by 4:30 p.m. on the day of the deadline or they will not be considered in that quarter. Applications for the first-round of funding close on Friday, February 3, 2023. Awards will be announced in March.

Grant Guidelines

Please carefully review the Grant Guidelines before applying. If you have questions, please reach out via contact information in the guidelines. 

• Grant Application: 2023 Round 2
  

• Application Portal opens: August 19, 2022
  

• Full Application deadline (round 1): February 3, 2023
  

• Announcement of awards: March 2023

Renton Municipal Arts Commission

Renton Municipal Arts Commission (RMAC) was formed by Resolution 1320, on August 9, 1965. Overseeing an annual budget, the commission is charged with the responsibility of acting in an advisory capacity to city government in connection with the artistic and cultural development of the city.

The commission strives to support and connect people with arts and culture endeavors in the Renton community.

Goals

• Enrich and increase participation and awareness of the cultural and artist community.  

• Serve as Renton’s source for arts information

• Increase funding opportunities for arts and culture programs

• Advocate for arts education at all levels

• Advise the city on arts related projects and public art. 

Public Art in Renton

Renton is home to a vibrant arts scene where you will find a growing collection of city-owned art on display throughout the city.

The majority of the city’s collection is permanently located and readily accessible to the public. You are invited to visit your art collection, and enjoy the varied artworks that belong to the people of Renton.

Arts & Cultural Registry

If you wish to be notified of periodic Calls For Artists, Cultural Networking Events, or Public Art Opportunities, please complete the online Artist Information Form and submit to RMAC.

Arts & Culture Master Plan

Recognizing the important role that the arts play in economic and community development, the City of Renton initiated a community effort to create a multi-year Arts & Culture Master Plan. The overarching goal was to develop and secure broad community ownership in a vision for the arts and culture in Renton. The plan succeeds in defining a vision for the arts created by the community and establishing community commitment to an achievable implementation strategy.

2021 Projects

Some of the projects and events commissioned by Renton Municipal Arts Commission.