The Tacoma Arts Commission is seeking professional artists who are willing to open their studios to the public in during the seventh annual studio tours, Saturday, November 8 and Sunday, November 9, from 10 am to 4 pm.   

Applicants will be juried by a sub-committee of the Tacoma Arts Commission and selected based on the quality of artwork, the overall diversity of the work presented as well as geographic diversity. To qualify, your studio must be located within the City of Tacoma limits. A studio is defined as a location where artwork is created on a consistent basis. Artists can choose to be open on either Saturday or Sunday or may choose to be open both days. 

The Tacoma Arts Commission will publish a map and publicity materials featuring the studios. The studio tours are free to both the artists and the visitors. Interested in participating? All you need to do is complete the following

• Fill out Studio Tour Application: http://www.tacomaculture.org/arts/opportunities.asp
• Submit 3 work samples
• Submit a resume (if you have not participated within the past 2 years)
• Submit an SASE for return of work samples (optional) 

Mail information to: 
Naomi Strom-Avila, Cultural Arts Specialist
747 Market Street, Room 900
Tacoma, WA 98402-3793 

or e-mail information to:  nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org 

Contact: Naomi Strom-Avila at 253/591-5191 or by email at nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org

Deadline: July, 1, 2008
Organization: Tacoma Arts Commission
747 Market Street, Room 900
Tacoma, WA 98402-3793
Phone: (253) 591-5192
Fax: (253) 591-5232
Email: amcbride@cityoftacoma.org
Website: http://www.tacomaculture.org/arts/home.asp