Applications open for city of Blaine’s mural commission

The city of Blaine is launching a downtown mural project and invites residents of the city to apply for membership to a newly created ad hoc arts commission.

Visual artists and those with experience in art curation, public art programs and a strong interest in art and the community are encouraged to apply.

The ad hoc arts commission will act as an advisory body to Blaine City Council as it pertains to the selection of qualified artists to install publicly funded murals in the city’s downtown waterfront. The downtown mural program project charter and the resolution authorizing the creation of the ad hoc arts commission are available on the city’s website at cityofblaine.com.

The city is recruiting new volunteer members for the ad hoc arts commission to begin in May. Positions are open to Blaine residents residing within city limits. Meetings will take place on an “as needed basis,” and will be held online (Zoom or GoTo Meeting) during the city’s regular business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday). Exact dates and times are yet to be determined.

Members will be appointed by the city manager; confirmed by city council; and serve a one-year term.

The work program for the ad hoc arts commission will include recommending qualified mural artists to the city council. The commission will review examples of artists’ work and forward a recommendation of up to three artists for council’s consideration.

There is no deadline for applications, but interested citizens are encouraged to apply by 5 p.m. May 7. Positions remain opened until filled. To apply, go to cityofblaine.com and follow the prompts to the application.

For questions, contact community development services director Stacie Pratschner at 360/332-8311 or spratschner@cityofblaine.com.