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Arts Innovator Award Finalists Announced!
Artist Trust is excited to announce that six finalists have been selected to move into the final judging process for the 2010 Arts Innovator Award! Congratulations to Leo Berk, Margie Livingston, Lead Pencil Studio (Annie Han and Daniel Mihalyo), Maggie Orth, Hugo Solis and Akio Takamori!
The Arts Innovator Award is a new unrestricted $25,000 award given annually to two Washington State artists who are originating new work, experimenting with new ideas, taking risks and pushing the boundaries in their respective fields. The award recognizes artists of all disciplines who demonstrate innovation in their art practice. The Arts Innovator Award is now the largest cash award distributed by a Washington State organization to individual artists in the state. |
2009 THA recipient Anne Hirondelle.  | Nominations Sought for Twining Humber Award
Deadline: December 15, 2010
Artist Trust is accepting nominations for the Irving and Yvonne Twining Humber Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement. The annual award of $10,000 is given to a Washington State female visual artist, age 60 or over, who has dedicated 25 years of her life to creating art. The award recognizes creative excellence, professional accomplishment and dedication to the visual arts. |
Marsha and Martha.  | Fond Farewells
It's always tough to bid adieu to great colleagues and friends, and doubly hard when it's two at once -- but alas we must. Marsha Wolf, our Donor Development Director and Martha Dale, our Finance and Operations Manager, will be moving on to new chapters in their respective lives. Marsha will be taking on the honor of being Bellevue Arts Museum's new Director of Development -- so she'll still be in the same orbit, just a different zip code! Our fastidious Finance and Operations Manager, Martha Dale, will be closing down her trusty Excel spreadsheets to spend more time with family and will be re-locating to the Mt. Baker foothills.
While we'll miss their ever-present good cheer, we'll at least have new AT ambassadors on the Eastside and Whatcom County. Please join us in thanking both Marsha and Martha for their years of dedicated service on behalf of artists. |
Join the Artist Trust Team
While both positions will remain open until filled, preference will be given to applications received before September 30, 2010.
If you'd like to be part of the dynamic team here at Artist Trust, please review the job descriptions to see if you have the required skills and experience to augment our fundraising efforts, or to keep our accounting procedures in tight order. We have great plans for the future and you could be part of them! |
Artist Trust Career Training Events
Say "I Am An Artist" and participate in these three upcoming events, free for artists of all disciplines! (More coming soon to locations across the state.) -
- September 26: Workshop: Moving Forward: Resources for Artists :: Miriam Works discusses the essentials of presenting your work; funding and exhibition possibilities; health care, insurance, emergency assistance and legal services for artists; and much more. (Seattle)
- September 29: Public Art Academy for Artists :: Join us at Artist Trust for a free webinar on public art presented by Americans for the Arts. Presenters will discuss contracts and tips for managing project timelines and budgets. Artist Trust will host the webinar for the first 10 artists to respond. (Seattle)
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Mike O'Connor, Lake Angeles, ONP, 2009. photo: Nina Noble  | Meet the Artist: Mike O'Connor
September 25, 2010 :: 1pm :: Westport 2009 Fellowship recipient Mike O'Connor will read original poetry at the Westport Timberland Library, as well as poems he translated from classical and modern Chinese. He recently published a memoir that recounts the days of his childhood in the region, and will be reading excerpts from the memoir as well. Artist Trust's Meet the Artist program is an integral component of the annual Artist Trust Fellowship Program. Every Fellowship recipient presents an event outside of their geographic area of residence or to a community that would not ordinarily have access to their work. Meet the Artist bridges our artistic community with the diverse communities in Washington State, increasing awareness about the vital roles the arts and artists play in our culture. |
 Opportunities & Resources for Artists
Current opportunities and resources -- calls for artists, grants, jobs, residencies, auditions, studio/housing listings, health care information and tons more -- are listed on our website. Set up an RSS feed and be the first to hear about new resources and opportunities like these:- Confluence Gallery and Art Center is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant. Deadline: September 25, 2010
- Dance Films Associations is accepting submissions of dance films to be considered for the 39th annual Dance on Camera Festival. Deadline: October 1, 2010
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Mully Radio broadcasts submissions from independent musicians every Sunday during their live show; "while our listeners vote their favorites into stardom."
Remember, you can post your own listings! It's free and easy and reaches thousands of people across Washington State and beyond. |
 Arts Events Across Washington
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 News from Artist Trust Grant Recipients & EDGE Graduates
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"...a GAP grant I received in 2008 was extremely useful. I applied to help fund a research/recording trip to South India.... Besides the harder to quantify (and explain) inspiration and understanding I got out of the trip, I interviewed two Indian 78rpm collectors and got to spend time with their collections and thoughts."
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| Be In Touch
Our Seattle office is open Monday-Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm. Come use the Resource Room or make an appointment to get guidance on your arts career or latest grant application.
Not in the region? Call us toll-free at 1/866/21-TRUST or
email us. And peruse our extensive website full of resources and opportunities 24/7! |
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Be well, and keep in touch, |
Lila Hurwitz, Communications Manager
Artist Trust
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