The City of Covington is seeking art enthusiasts to apply for open Arts Commission positions. Arts Commissioners serve the city as advisors to the City Council in matters of art and coordinate various art programs and events in the city, including the monthly artwork display in the City Hall Art Gallery.

Arts Commissioners also organize the annual Student Art Walk, which includes contacting business owners, inventorying submitted artwork, and creating the exhibit in collaboration with Covington business owners. At the Covington Days Festival, the commissioners organize the Covington Days Art Show, which is available for public viewing, and includes a reception to kick-off the event.

Serving on the Arts Commission can be a fun and rewarding experience. If you would like to exercise your creativity, serve your community, and promote art in Covington, please complete the attached application. Completed applications should be directed to the attention of Deputy City Clerk Joan Michaud via mail, fax, or email at jmichaud@ci.covington.wa.us. Questions regarding the Arts Commission may be directed to Recreation & Aquatics Manager Pat Patterson at ppatterson@ci.covington.wa.us.

At this time, the positions are only open to someone living or working inside the Covington city limits. Positions are open to adults or youth (who must be between the ages of 14 and 18 at the start of their term).

The Commission currently meets at City Hall the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. If you or someone you know has an interest in serving the city in this capacity, please refer him or her to the attached application form. Further information on the commission can also be found on our website.

Applicants will receive notification when their application has been received, and an interview schedule will be established.