The Redmond Arts Commission is accepting applications from people who are interested in developing and supporting the arts.

Applicants must be residents of Redmond or unincorporated King County residents or work in Redmond.

The commission’s mission is to have a “community inspired and connected by arts and culture.” Members work to achieve excellence in arts programming; nurture and support artists, arts organizations and arts education; and promote attendance at arts events.

The commission also makes recommendations to the City of Redmond’s mayor and City Council regarding arts-related acquisitions, programs, projects and events. All board and commission members are volunteers.

The Arts Commission also has one youth advocate and one arts commissioner position available.

The youth advocate must be between 16 and 19, go to school or live in Redmond and want to share their views about what is important to Redmond’s youth regarding art in the community. This position is a one-year term.

The arts commissioners serve three year terms. Both the youth advocate and arts commissioners attend Redmond Arts Commission meetings on the second Thursday of each month and may work on commission projects of interest to them.

To learn more about the Arts Commission or to download an application, visit www.redmond.gov/artscommission. There is no deadline for applications. For more information, contact mejohnson@redmond.gov or (425) 556-2367.