The Redmond Arts Commission is looking for applications from young Redmond residents between the ages of 16 and 19 who are interested in the arts and sharing their views about what’s important to Redmond’s youth regarding art in the community.

The Arts Commission has two Youth Advocate positions available, beginning in April 2010 for a one-year term. Youth Advocates attend the Redmond Arts Commission meetings once a month (first Thursday of each month) and also may work on Commission projects of interest to them.

The vision of the Arts Commission is a “Community Inspired and Connected by Arts and Culture.” They 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 Mayor and City Council regarding art acquisitions, programs, projects and events. All board and commission members are volunteers.

Interested applicants can e-mail rac@redmond.gov for an application. Applications are also available at www.redmond.gov/arts. Deadline for applications is March 1. For more information, contact myelanjian@redmond.gov or (425) 556-2316.