The Renton Municipal Arts Commission 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.
Galvanizing Art Projects Program (GAP)
The City of Renton Galvanizing Art Projects Program is an innovative method of funding locally made public art with limited resources. The projects are transforming empty spaces into focal points and engaging artists of all ages and skills. Administered by the Renton Municipal Arts Commission, the program is funded with $10,000 from the city’s general fund. The RMAC commissions local artists of all ages to create public art that reflects Renton’s heritage while aligning with both the city’s Arts & Culture Master Plan and Comprehensive Plan. Interested artists are encouraged to submit their project ideas through the GAP application process. The deadline is rolling and projects will be considered as they are received.
2019 GAP Application
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 and Culture Master Plan. The over-arching goal of the plan was to develop and secure broad community ownership in a vision for the arts and culture in Renton. The resulting plan succeeds in defining a vision for the arts created by the community and establishing community commitment to an achievable implementation strategy.
Arts & Culture Master Plan
Arts & Cultural Registry
The Renton Municipal Arts Commission has developed an “Arts and Culture Registry.” If you wish to be notified of periodic Calls For Artists, Cultural Networking Events, or Public Art Opportunities, please download the form below and submit it to RMAC.
Arts & Culture Registry Form
Bravo Award
The Renton Municipal Arts Commission recognizes individuals who have made a difference in the arts and culture of Renton through the Bravo Award.
Bravo Award nomination form