FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 23, 2015

MEDIA CONTACT
Naomi Strom-Avila, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191

Applicants Sought for the Tacoma Arts Commission

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill one At-Large position on the Tacoma Arts Commission. 

The Commission consists of 15 volunteer members who are appointed by the Economic Development Committee and confirmed by the City Council to serve three-year terms. Members are Tacoma residents who are arts advocates and artists. 

Providing leadership in supporting and enhancing the arts for the benefit of Tacoma and its residents, the primary responsibility of the Commission is to create policies supporting the ongoing development of arts programs and projects in Tacoma. Its primary programs include the funding of artists and arts organizations to provide services for the residents of Tacoma, Tacoma Arts Month, and oversight of public art as part of the Municipal Art Program. 

The Commission's functions are outlined in chapters 1.28A and 1.28B of the Tacoma Municipal Code.

For additional information on the Tacoma Arts Commission, please contact Naomi Strom-Avila at (253) 591-5191 or nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org.

Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by Friday, March 13, 2015. To apply, please visit cityoftacoma.org/cbcapplication or contact Nicole Emery at servetacoma@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5178, or the City Clerk’s Office, Room 11, Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Tacoma, WA 98402.