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City of Bellevue Call for Portable Artworks
- Who Can Apply: Living professional visual artists residing in Island, King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Chelan, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit or Snohomish counties, Washington State. Galleries may apply on behalf of up to three represented artists who live in those counties. One application per artist.
- The Focus: Purchase of existing portable artworks for the Bellevue Public Art Collection: small 3D work (no heavier than 70 lbs), unframed 2D work (drawings, mixed media, painting, photography, prints, textiles) and electronic art (digital, film, new media, video).
- The Funding: Purchase price of up to $12,000 per artist (excluding City of Bellevue sales tax). The city covers hanging and presentation costs.
- Key Requirements: Online Submittable application with primary location and artistic medium; artist bio (not to exceed 150 words); up to five images or links of available artwork (up to five artworks); artwork descriptions with title, year made, medium, dimensions, weight and price (works without a price or priced above $12,000 are not considered); resume optional.
DeadlineTuesday, October 13, 2026
AwardPurchase of existing artwork: maximum purchase price of selected artwork(s) per artist is $12,000 (excluding City of Bellevue sales tax). Normally one work per artist is bought unless several total $12,000 or less. The city covers hanging and presentation costs; artists who ship cover shipping, which may be included in the sale price.
Locationregional_state
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesAll Stages
DisciplinesVisual arts, 2D and 3D portable artworks
Application notesApply through Submittable; one application per artist (galleries may submit separate applications for up to three represented artists). Paper applications can be arranged if you contact the Arts Program by October 9, 2026. Artworks containing violence, profanity or nudity are not considered; additional consideration is given to artists living in Bellevue, WA. Artists are notified by November 13, 2026. Questions: Manette Stamm, mstamm@bellevuewa.gov, 425-452-4064.
Contactmstamm@bellevuewa.gov
City of Bellevue
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