The Federal Way Arts Commission selected 19 artists and 35 pieces of art for the 17th Annual Arts Alive Juried Art Exhibit on display now at City Hall through Jan. 5, 2010.

The pieces range from watercolors and oils to mixed media.

The display is free and open to the public on the second floor of City Hall, 33325 8th Ave. S., Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

An independent jury selected Mari Zaffuto’s watercolor of “Illusion” for the Juror’s Choice Award.

Zaffuto, an Auburn resident, won $200 and the opportunity to display her art next year as a one-person exhibit in Federal Way City Hall.

The Commission’s Choice award is worth $150 and will be announced next week.

The public is invited to a reception for the artists at 6 p.m. on Oct. 20 at City Hall. Both the Juror's Choice and the Commission's Choice will be presented at the City Council meeting immediately following the reception at 7 p.m.

The public also is invited to vote for the People’s Choice award by selecting an artwork of their choice and filling out a ballot on site. The People’s Choice Award winner will receive $100. Voting will be available through Nov. 28.

The Federal Way Arts Commission is a nine-member group that advises the City Council on all areas of the arts, including the fine arts, literary, performing, visual and cultural.

The commission also oversees two public art galleries (City Hall and Dumas Bay Centre), and juries new shows quarterly.