It's only mid-November and we're already excited for our 2015 Benefit Art Auction coming in March! 

Want to get involved with one of the most fun and inspiring art parties of the year? There are paid internship and volunteer positions, advertising and sponsorship options, and the opportunity to donate your artwork to the cause.

Read on for info, and thanks for pitching in to support artists!

• Benefit Art Auction Interns: Paid internships get you behind the scenes at our biggest fundraising event. Deadline: 11/15

• Grants Program Intern: Help artists statewide and get a glimpse into the inner-workings of an arts non-profit. You'll assist with grant processes, workshops and other fun and fulfilling work. This unpaid position is ~15-20 hours/week for a minimum of six months. Deadline: 11/21/14

• Work Samples That Look Great
• Writing a Killer Artist Statement, Resume & Cover Letter
• Finding & Pursing Funding, Showing, & Performing Opportunities
• Online Promoting & Marketing
• Learn from Successful Artists: Q&A
• Rock Your Elevator Speech

Instructor: Nichole DeMent 

Artist Panel: Francie Allen (Visual Artist); Jeff Bender (Literary Artist); Swil Kanim (Music Artist)

The Vulcan/Paul G. Allen Family Foundation table toasting at the 2014 Auction. photo: Miguel Edwards

Artist Trust's 2015 Benefit Art Auction is an exceptional opportunity for businesses and individuals to invest in art at the source. Sponsors gain visibility and direct access to over 450 art collectors, artists and community leaders while providing support to sustain artists' careers.

Sponsorship benefits include logo and name recognition on event collateral and our Auction website, auction tickets, event perks, invitations to an exclusive benefactor evening for top-tier sponsors, and much more depending on sponsorship level.

• November 15: Arts & Social Change, Tukwila / Performing Artist Professional Development Day: Presentations, group discussions and one-on-one consultation provides information and support to performing artists of all disciplines. 

• November 19: Washington Lawyers for the Arts, Seattle / How to Get Paid: Valuable legal strategies to secure payment for your artwork or artistic services.