Call for entries into ‘Keying Around’ project

Published 3:00 am Wednesday, May 4, 2016

The City of Sequim’s Arts Advisory Commission is seeking proposals from local visual artists to paint or decorate pianos to be used in the inaugural “Keying Around” event this summer.

The donated and decorated or painted pianos will be placed in outdoor pedestrian-friendly locations throughout Sequim and be played by both professional pianists in scheduled performances and by passers-by.

The event will begin with the First Friday Art Walk on July 1 and conclude on July 24.

The pianos will be auctioned at a gala event on Saturday, July 30. All proceeds will be used to help support future art and cultural activities in the city.

To apply, artists must submit five images of their past work that are similar in nature to what they would propose for the piano “mural,” an artist resume/biography and a statement of interest.

The selection criteria include creativity, artistic quality, site appropriateness and durability for the proposed timeframe.

For complete entry guidelines and exhibit information, visit the City of Sequim’s web page at www.sequimwa.gov, pick up a brochure at the Civic Center or contact City Clerk Karen Kuznek-Reese at 681-3428 or kkuznek@sequimwa.gov.