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RTC - Culinaire Room
Artist Application

Thank you for your interest in exhibiting your work at Renton Technical College. We are excited to offer an ongoing rotating art display that will showcase local artists and bring fresh, engaging artwork to the campus community each month.

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Each monthly rotation can accommodate approximately 16 to 18 artists, allowing us to highlight a diverse range of styles, mediums, and creative voices. To keep the process simple and accessible, you only need to complete this application once. Approved artists will be scheduled into upcoming rotations as space becomes available.

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We will rotate artists each month to ensure we can provide opportunities to as many members of our creative community as possible. Once the college confirms drop off dates and times for each rotation, we will notify participating artists with those details.

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We look forward to learning more about your work and sharing it with the Renton Technical College community.

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Conditions for Entry- Dates and Times

  • Application Open:  Open Feb 19th

  • Application Deadline: Rotation 1- Application due date-March 12th

  • Eligibility: Open to all Renton Art Oasis members (membership is free)

  • What:  Renton Technical College-Culinaire Rm Art Wall

  • When: March 28th Set Up/Kick Off Event - Culinaire Room 3pm-6pm

  • Where: Renton Technical College- Culinaire Rm (building I) 3000 NE 4th Street, Renton, WA 98056

  • Entry fee: Free

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Notification of acceptance to artists: Emails will go out to accepted artists no later than March 14th 2026 (date updated for each rotation)

Drop off Dates and Times

  • For initially selected artists- March 28th- 10-1pm (on-going-artists will be notified with their dates via email).

  • (Email cathy@rentonartoasis.com to schedule appointment if unavailable during this time)

Drop off Address:

  • Renton Technical College- Culinary Rm (building I-first floor) 3000 NE 4th Street, Renton, WA 98056

Pick up Dates and Times:

  • Selected Artists will be notified with their pick-up dates- First pick up date -April 25th between 10am - 2pm 

  • (Email cathy@rentonartoasis.com to schedule appointment if unavailable during this time)

Artwork Pick-Up (Required)

  • Each artist will be given a pick-up slip at drop-off. This slip must be presented in order to retrieve artwork at pick-up.​

  • Artwork will not be released without the corresponding pick-up slip.​

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Unclaimed Artwork: Unsold work left beyond return dates will become property of Renton Art Oasis

Artwork Requirements & Display Guidelines

Eligibility:

  • This exhibition is open to 2D artwork only.

  • Photography and digital art are accepted, provided they are properly framed or gallery-wrapped.

  • All artwork must be family-friendly (no nudity, explicit content, no political art or violence).

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Space & Display Limitations:

  • Each artist will be allotted 5 feet of wall space.

  • Please note there is no additional overflow space. Artists will be installed directly next to one another and must remain within their designated area.

  • Each artist will be provided with 2 wall hooks.

    • Each hook can support up to 2 pieces, with a maximum size of 20 x 24 inches (including frame) per piece.

    • Larger pieces may require both hooks to support one artwork, which would limit you to displaying only one piece.

(Email michelle@rentonartoasis.com if you have any questions about sizing restrictions)

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Presentation Requirements:

  • Work must be properly framed or gallery-wrapped (no exposed white edges).

  • Flat canvas boards must be framed.

  • All pieces must be ready to hang using D-rings and picture wire (wire must be securely taped).

  • Artwork must be completely dry at the time of drop-off.

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Important:

  • Frames will be inspected upon drop-off. Any work not meeting requirements may require adjustment before acceptance.

Labeling Artwork (Required)

Artists must attach one label directly to the back of each artwork.
No loose papers, envelopes, or additional sheets will be accepted.

Each label must be typed and include:

  • Artist name

  • Email address

  • Artwork title

  • Medium

  • Price

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Sales

  • All artwork sales will be processed by Renton Art Oasis. A [20]% commission will be retained to support future arts programming. Credit card processing fees will be deducted separately from the total sale. Payments to artists will be issued within 10 days after the exhibition ends.  

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Submission of Artwork Image & Pricing

  • All participating artists must submit an image of each accepted artwork and its corresponding price at least one week prior to the scheduled display date.

  • This information is required so we can provide finalized pricing details to the floor manager at Renton Technical College. Failure to submit images and pricing by the deadline may result in your work not being included in that rotation.

RTC - Culinaire Room Artist Application

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Mission Statement

Renton Art Oasis is a nonprofit dedicated to nurturing the creative spirit of Renton’s local artists through access to resources, public exposure, and community-driven programming. We believe art is for everyone, and we work to remove barriers by offering free or low-cost classes, providing art supplies, and creating inclusive spaces where all people—regardless of background or income—can participate. Our mission is to cultivate a vibrant arts scene by empowering artists and fostering meaningful connections between creators and the community.

We believe:

Art lives everywhere - not just in galleries or studios, but in neighborhoods, conversations, and everyday acts of creativity.

Art is for everyone - every voice matters, and every form of expression
has value.

Art builds community - bringing people together to imagine, heal, and grow.

If it comes from a place of intention, imagination, or lived experience,
it belongs here.

Renton Art Oasis is a home for all forms of art—and all who create it.

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