For those looking to shape Bellevue's artistic landscape, the city council announced it's on the hunt for new blood to fill an opening on the Bellevue Arts Commission. Bellevue residents with a passion for public art and culture are encouraged to throw their names into the ring. The application deadline is tight though—just around the corner on Friday, March 7. But for the civic-minded with a creative spark, there might be no better way to lend their voice and vision to the city's future, as per the City of Bellevue.
The Arts Commission doesn't just sit back and admire the scenery. Those appointed for the four-year terms work hand in glove with the city council, pointing the way on public art initiatives, the direction of arts funding, and broader cultural planning. Their decisions help craft a Bellevue that's as vibrant aesthetically as it is prosperous. Meetings are a monthly affair, scheduled for the first Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m., a convenient slot for after-work civics. All applicants must be residents of Bellevue, our city that stands as a beacon of diversity, with open arms for anyone ready to apply.
Not everyone's about the online hustle, and Bellevue's got you covered if you prefer the paper trail. Community service applications can be physically picked up—like tangible proof of intent—at several locations: the City Clerk’s Office or Service First at City Hall, and if you're hitting the books, the Bellevue Regional Library, the Lake Hills Library, or Mini City Hall. For those sticking to the old-school approach, hand-delivery is accepted at the City Clerk’s Office, located at 450 110th Ave. NE. Snail mail submissions can be dispatched to P.O. Box 90012, Bellevue, WA, 98009-9012. And if email's your game, shoot your application to [email protected].
