Project Information

Bid Title

Call for Artists City Hall 2026

Issuing Agency

City of Pasco

Location

Washington

Published Date

Mar 2, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 22, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	Call for Artists City Hall 2026
Category:	Calls for Artists
Status:	Open

Description: Calling all artists—whether you paint, sculpt, photograph, weave, or create digital magic! We’re looking for vibrant, unique pieces to light up our space for a three-month exhibition in Spring of 2026. Don't miss this chance to share your work with the community and bring City Hall to life with art that tells stories, sparks inspiration, and captures imaginations. Publication Date/Time: 3/2/2026 8:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 3/22/2026 5:00 PM Submittal Information: Email submissions to: Angela Pashon; [email protected] Related Documents: Call for Artists - Art in City Hall 2026

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Call for Artists: 2026 & 2027 Art in City Hall Program

Submission Deadline: Sunday, March 22, 2026 by 5pm PST

Location: Pasco City Hall

Contact: Angela Pashon, Assistant City Manager, pashona@pasco-wa.gov

Opportunity

The City of Pasco invites local artists to submit their proposed pieces for the Art in

City Hall Program, an initiative aimed at showcasing the talent and diversity of our

community's artists in Pasco’s City Hall. This program provides a unique opportunity to

display local art, enhance the visual appeal of City Hall, and create a welcoming space

for residents and visitors.

Program Goals

1. Showcase local talent: Offer local artists the chance to exhibit their work in a

public, high-visibility space.

2. Beautify City Hall: Enrich the atmosphere of Pasco City Hall with dynamic and

engaging artwork.

3. Celebrate community identity: Display artworks that reflect the cultural

diversity and heritage of Pasco.

Who Can Apply

We invite local artists of all backgrounds and experience levels to submit proposed

pieces of their work for consideration. Artists who are selected will work with the Arts &

Culture Commission to curate the final selection of artworks for exhibition. All visual arts

are welcome, including painting, sculpture, photography, textiles, and digital media.

Submission Guidelines

1. Eligibility: Artists must reside in Franklin, Benton, or Walla Walla county and be

at least 13-years of age.

2. Proposed Pieces: Artists must submit pictures of the pieces they are proposing

to be displayed; physical pieces will not be accepted.

3. Mediums Accepted: All visual arts are welcome, including painting, sculpture,

photography, textiles, and digital media.

4. Final Curation: Artists selected for the program will collaborate with the Arts &

Culture Commission to determine the specific works that will be displayed at City

Hall.

5. Installation/Display/Removal: Selected artists will be required to be onsite for

installment and removal. All pieces must be ready for display (i.e., framed or

mounted, as needed) with cards displaying name of piece.

6. Sale of Art Prohibited: Artwork is for display purposes only, no value/cost is to

be displayed.

7. Because of the public nature, artwork may not contain advertising, religious art,

sexual content, violent or other content unsuitable for all ages and cannot convey

political partisanship.

How to Apply

Please submit the following materials via email by Sunday, March 22, 2026, by 5pm

PST:

1. Virtual Piece Submission: Artists must submit proposed pieces to be

considered by the Arts and Culture Commission; physical pieces will not be

accepted. Include title, medium, and year of creation for each piece.

2. Artist Statement (1 page): A brief bio and description of your artistic practice,

including how your work connects to the goals of the Art in City Hall Program.

3. Contact Information: Name, phone number, email address, and website (if

applicable).

Selection Process

Portfolios are tentatively scheduled to be reviewed by the City of Pasco Arts & Culture

Commission at the March 24, 2026, meeting; attendance by artists is not required but

artists are welcome to attend in-person or virtually. Artists will be selected based on the

quality and diversity of their submission. After selection, artists will collaborate with the

Commission to curate a final exhibition of their works for display at Pasco City Hall. The

Arts and Culture Commission will select six artists to display and four alternates.

Exhibition Details

Selected artworks will be displayed at Pasco City Hall for a three-month period

beginning in Spring 2026. The City of Pasco will work with artists to highlight artwork

through its social media and digital channels.

2025 Exhibits Video Stories

Alfred-John Contreras

Marguerite Finch

Shantel Ealy

Questions?

For more information, please contact Angela Pashon. We look forward to reviewing your

portfolios and working together to celebrate Pasco’s local artists!

Location

City Hall, 525 N 3rd Ave

First Floor

Left display case of building entrance off 3rd Ave, located between Utility Billing and

Permit Center

Dimensions

7'4" x 2'5" x 6'7"

Your

Art

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Franklin

County

Historic

Society

Display

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 711510Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

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