{"id":736,"date":"2013-06-18T12:49:29","date_gmt":"2013-06-18T19:49:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/media\/news\/?p=736"},"modified":"2013-06-18T12:49:29","modified_gmt":"2013-06-18T19:49:29","slug":"art-project-aimed-at-bringing-empty-downtown-windows-alive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/media\/news\/art-project-aimed-at-bringing-empty-downtown-windows-alive\/","title":{"rendered":"Art Project Aimed At Bringing Empty Downtown Windows Alive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Yakima Arts Commission, an advisory group appointed by the Yakima City Council, is inviting Central Washington artists to help invigorate windows of empty downtown storefronts by displaying their work as part of a new project called, \u201cWindows Alive\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Artists living in Yakima County and Kittitas County are being encouraged to submit an application and examples of their work by the July 15<sup>th<\/sup> deadline.\u00a0 Submissions can include all types of media, including paintings, drawings, fiber, ceramics, sculpture, etc.\u00a0 A panel chosen by the Yakima Arts Commission will review submissions from artists and select works that will be displayed in storefront windows for four months beginning in late September.\u00a0 Artists who are chosen to show their work in the windows, which are primarily located along Yakima Avenue and on 3<sup>rd<\/sup> Street, will be paid $250.<\/p>\n<p>Artists can request an applications by e-mailing Arts Commission Member Laurie Kanyer at <a href=\"mailto:lauriekanyer@gmail.com\">lauriekanyer@gmail.com<\/a>.\u00a0 Questions about the project can be answered by calling Arts Commission Member Noel Moxley at 949-0783.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWindows Alive\u201d is the brainchild of the Yakima Arts Commission and is based on similar projects that have proven successful in other cities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEmpty storefront windows don\u2019t convent a positive image,\u201d said Moxely.\u00a0 \u201cBy filling them with art, we will create a more engaging and vibrant environment downtown while also providing local artists with a wonderful opportunity to showcase their work.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A \u201cWindows Alive\u201d grand opening and reception with take place on September 28<sup>th<\/sup>.\u00a0 After the first displays complete their four-month run, they will be replaced with a new set of displays that will be up for the next four months.\u00a0 The Arts Commission plans on continuing the project on an ongoing basis.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c\u2019Windows Alive\u2019 is a great way to celebrate the community and to add excitement and energy to Downtown Yakima,\u201d said Moxley.\u00a0 \u201cWe are fortunate to have a lot of very gifted artists in Central Washington and \u2018Windows Alive\u2019 will provide them with another stage they can use to share their talents.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">&#8211; end &#8211;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/media\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/6\/files\/sites\/6\/Windows-Alive-Project-News-Release.pdf\">Windows Alive Project &#8211; News Release<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Yakima Arts Commission Member Noel Moxley \u2013 949-0783<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><b>Communications &amp; Public Affairs Director Randy Beehler \u2013 901-1142<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Yakima Arts Commission, an advisory group appointed by the Yakima City Council, is inviting Central Washington artists to help invigorate windows of empty downtown storefronts by displaying their work as part of a new project called, \u201cWindows Alive\u201d. 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