Shelton Arts Commission

The Shelton Arts Commission was established in 1990 to encourage, conduct, sponsor, or co-sponsor public programs to further develop public awareness of and interest in the fine and performing arts. The Arts Commission is responsible for the Civic Center rotating art gallery, the annual Empty Bowls event, and the traffic box wraps project. 

Board members serve a four-year term and are appointed by the City Council.

Meeting Info
The Commission generally meets at 4:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the Civic Center (525 West Cota Street). The schedule may vary. 

Commission Members
  • Robin Bishop
  • Amy Cooper
  • Larry Harbaugh
  • Elinor Lindquist
  • Stan Yantis
Empty Bowls
There are "empty bowls" throughout the world and it is possible to do something positive to support your community and help stop hunger! Create, play, and eat with friends and support your neighbors in need. You will be able to unleash your creative side by building a unique ceramic bowl to keep.

All supplies are provided by the Shelton Arts Commission. Open to all ages, family-friendly, and no registration required!

If you can't make it to each date, don't worry! There will be some extra bowls available at each step.

2025 Empty Bowls Dates
  • March 5, 5 - 7 p.m. (Create a Bowl): Come create your bowl at the Shelton Civic Center.
  • March 12, 5 - 7 p.m. (Glaze Your Bowl): Glaze and decorate your bowl at the Shelton Civic Center.
  • March 19, 5 - 7 p.m. (Soup and Bread): With a donation of $10 to The Saints Pantry Food Bank, enjoy some soup and bread from one of our local participating restaurants. Plus, pick up your finished bowl to keep! 
Civic Center Rotating Art Gallery
Professional or amateur artists working in two or three-dimensional media are invited to apply for the Civic Center Rotating Art Gallery. The gallery is located in the Civic Center (525 West Cota Street) on the first floor. Exhibits are scheduled for 12-week periods. More than one artist's works may be exhibited at one time.

Current Gallery Dates
Application Deadline: May 2, 2025
Display Dates: June 3 - August 29, 2025

VIEW ART GALLERY APPLICATION

Traffic Box Wraps
There are six traffic box wraps located at intersections throughout Shelton. The Shelton Arts Commission, Parks and Recreation, and the Martha Reed Foundation coordinate the traffic box wraps. You can find more information about Shelton's traffic boxes on Shelton's Public Art page.

2025 Traffic Box Wraps Criteria and Schedule

Call to Artists: March 17 - April 4, 2025
Deadline: April 4, 2025 by 5 p.m.

View Traffic Box Wraps Project Criteria
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