Call for Art | Rainbow

The Gallery at Graphite Arts Center (Edmonds, WA) is seeking artwork for the upcoming pop-up exhibition ‘Rainbow.’

About the Exhibit:
June is the month of rainbow color (and love), and Graphite Arts Center is somewhere over the rainbow to present the pop-up exhibit Rainbow, June 6-28, 2025. For this prismatic show we are seeking distinctive interpretations of the emblematic, kaleidoscopic arc. We invite artists of all levels to play with the idea of refraction and light. Unframed, works on paper only (drawings, paintings, prints, collage, photographs). Works should be on theme, i.e. “rainbow.”

Contact Person: Tara Shadduck, gallery@artstartnw.org
Deadline: May 18, 2025

Call for Art | Seeing Our Planet

The Gallery at Graphite Arts Center (Edmonds, WA) is seeking artwork for the upcoming exhibition ‘Seeing Our Planet’

About the exhibit

With the capacity to spark wonder, shock, question and inspire action, the visual arts can be a powerful force for bringing attention to our lived experience. Graphite Arts Center seeks artwork for the Seeing Our Planet exhibit which are direct, creative responses to the current state of our great and precious planet in this time of changing climate conditions. Whether a reaction, or an interpretation, Seeing Our Planet is a showcase of artwork interpreting our planet through the lens of climate change, crisis and sustainability.

As part of the Seeing our Planet exhibit, Graphite will be featuring the photo series Portraits of a Planet in Crisis by invited, emerging artist, Amelia Digiano. Digiano’s works “explore the dichotomy of eco-anxiety and environmental complacency through human stories that transpire within stories of environmental degradation.”

To enter please visit our website for complete prospectus and entry form

https://graphiteartscenter.org/seeing-our-planet/

Contact Person: Tara Shadduck, gallery@artstartnw.org
Deadline: June 8, 2025

Edmonds Porchfest 2025

PorchFest Edmonds is back for its fourth year in 2025! Last year, over 70 performers took part, and we’re excited to make this year even better. If you are interested in performing at the upcoming PorchFest Edmonds event let us know below and we'll be in touch.

What is Edmonds Porchfest?

It’s a community event that brings neighbors together to enjoy local music, dance, and performing arts. Residents and businesses in the downtown corridor open their porches, yards, or other spaces to host performances, creating a fun, low-key way to connect and celebrate the arts in Edmonds.

When: Sunday, July 13th from 2pm - 6pm (*event will be in the afternoon, exact times TBD) 
Where: Edmonds Bowl and surrounding areas (see past maps at PorchFestEdmonds.com)
Types of performances: musicians, bands, choruses, spoken words artists, mini TED-style talks, dance, etc. 
Audience: there will be something for everyone—all ages and generations welcome!

Note: Outdoor performances are acoustic / low-amplification. Performances on the 4th Ave corridor are acoustic only.

SORTICULTURE, EVERETT'S GARDEN ARTS FESTIVAL

About Sorticulture

Sorticulture, Everett's Garden Festival, is a three-day celebration of the best parts of Pacific Northwest outdoor living. Hosted in the seaside city of Everett, WA, Sorticulture is the premier festival for garden art, local plants and flowers, and handmade outdoor products. From classical to whimsical, abstract to figurative, Sorticulture features fountains, trellises, iron and cement sculpture, found objects, mosaics and more!

Prospective Sorticulture vendors:

Want to be a vendor at Sorticulture in 2025? Learn more here. The 2025 application is now open.

Where is Sorticulture held:

The festival takes place in the center of downtown Everett, along the tree-lined and art-filled streets of Colby and Hewitt Aves. 

Special elements:

• The Pacific Northwest's gardening superhero, Ciscoe Morris, will join us Sunday, June 8 at 1 p.m. at the Historic Everett Theatre (2911 Colby Ave.). Ooh, la la!

• Live entertainment curated by Everett Music Initiative

• Gardening and art classes - Apply to present!

• Free collectible event poster by local artist, Sarah Robbins.

• Beer and wine garden hosted by Everett Music Initiative

• Youth activities hosted by our Everett Parks and Public Library staff

• "Me Shed" demonstration buildings in partnership between Heritage Portable Buildings and Grand Leader Mercantile

• Package pick-up

• Event shuttle

Questions about Sorticulture?

Please contact Kari Quaas at: kquaas@everettwa.gov / 425-257-7114

Sno-Isle Libraries is seeking artists, musicians, performing artists, and writers for in-person and online programming. Musical and theatrical performances, art workshops or lectures, and writing workshops will be considered. Individuals and groups from diverse cultures and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The library is excited to help expand access to the arts, especially to communities who have had limited access due to geographic barriers or as members of underserved or marginalized groups. We offer programs for all age groups at 23 locations, as well as a robust lineup of online programs.

Click HERE to submit an application!

Questions? Email kate.mackenzie@snoco.org