Local artists and others knowledgeable in the visual arts are encouraged to apply for openings on the Kitsap County Arts Board. The Arts Board, whose members are appointed by Kitsap County Commissioners, promotes and encourages private and public programs that further public awareness and develop an interest in the arts and cultural properties. The ordinance establishing the “1 percent for Art Program” tasked the Arts Board with:

• Establishing a system of coordination with the County Capital Improvement Program to ensure that works of art are integrated into public facilities.
• Developing criteria for the selection of artists or works of art.
• Making recommendations to the Commissioners on any artists, works of art, or sites for public art funded by the Capital Improvement Program.
• Making recommendations to the Commissioners on the support of any art programs and advising them on any arts or cultural properties and programs.

For an online application, go to www.kitsapgov.com/volunteer/frmbrdapp.htm. For more information, contact Kitsap County Volunteer Services Coordinator Rebecca Pirtle at (360) 337-4650 or rpirtle [at] co [dot] kitsap [dot] wa [dot] us.