Published July 24 2014
The City Council is seeking candidates for a vacancy on Bellevue's Arts Commission.
The commission is made up of volunteers, appointed by the Mayor with City Council concurrence, who serve four-year terms, offering their time and expertise to help shape Bellevue's future.
The Arts Commission advises and makes recommendations to the council on matters of art with the goal of enhancing the cultural experience and raising the art consciousness of Bellevue. The commission advises on the city's arts program, directs funding to arts organizations working in Bellevue and helps with cultural planning. The commission meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m.
All commission members must be Bellevue residents. Residents of newly annexed areas are particularly encouraged to apply. The City of Bellevue values diversity.
People can apply online. Applications must be received by the City Clerk on or before August 15.
Those who do not wish to apply online can pick up a community service application from the City Clerk's Office, the Service First desk at City Hall, the Bellevue Regional Library, the Lake Hills Library or the Mini-City Hall at Crossroads Shopping Center. A faxed copy may be requested by calling 425-452-6466. These applications may be submitted by any of the below listed options:
Hand delivered: Second floor at City Hall, 450 110th Ave. NE
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 90012, Bellevue, WA, 98009-9012
Fax: 425-452-5247
Email: carredondo@bellevuewa.gov
If additional information is desired about the role and responsibility of this commission, please call Deputy City Clerk Charmaine Arredondo at 425-452-6466.