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Apply for the 2015 Fellowships
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David Boxley in residence, National Museum of the American Indian. Totem Pole carved from old growth red cedar, Tsimshian design, latex paint, 2012. photo: National Museum of the American Indian
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Washington State artists working in emerging fields/cross-disciplinary, performing, traditional/folk, and visual arts are invited to apply for Artist Trust's 2015 Fellowships! These $7,500 awards recognize 12 practicing professional artists of exceptional talent and demonstrated ability, acknowledging an artist's creative excellence and accomplishment, professional achievement and continuing dedication to their artistic discipline. (Craft, literary, media, and music arts will be offered in 2016.)
In addition, one artist each in emerging fields/cross-disciplinary and visual arts will receive a one-month residency at The Millay Colony for the Arts in upstate New York, along with a $1,000 stipend.
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Apply for the 2015 EDGE Professional Development Program for Literary Artists
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Latino/a artist and needs-based scholarships available!
The EDGE Professional Development Program provides literary artists with the relevant and necessary entrepreneurial skills to achieve their personal career goals as well as to develop peer support. EDGE offers comprehensive training in professional practices through a hands-on, interactive curriculum that includes instruction by professionals in the field, as well as specialized presentations, panel discussions, and assignments.
EDGE curriculum includes:
- Professional Presentation
- The Writing Life: Funding, Publication & Other Opportunities
- The Business of Writing
- Marketing & Communication
- Grand Finale Public Presentations
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 Become a member today and help your artistic career thrive -- and support and encourage fellow artists throughout Washington State. Benefits include career consultations; (re)Members, a quarterly e-newsletter exclusively for members; discounts at arts businesses; invitations to special events; and notification of grant deadlines.
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I Am An Artist in Vancouver
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Christopher Luna, Collage to illustrate the song "Thruster" by Outer Space Heaters,
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Vancouver Community Library
Discounts available for Artist Trust members, Latino/a artists, and those with financial need! We're also seeking a work/study Teacher's Assistant; contact us for details.
Say "I Am An Artist!" and jumpstart or refresh your arts career! This two-day interactive workshop for artists of all disciplines includes:
- 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
Workshop Instructor: Barbara Noonan
Artist Panel: Yoshihiro Kitai (Visual Artist); Christopher Luna (Literary), Music & Performing Artists TBA
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Artist Happy Hour in Vancouver
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Christopher Luna, Dormire, 2013.
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North Bank Artists Gallery, Vancouver
What's the most important thing you can do to advance your arts career? Expand your network! Come talk shop, meet fellow artists, and get happy.
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Artist Trust At Large in Richland & Tacoma
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Davin Diaz, date project-FREEDOM image, digital image, 2014.
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Looking to give your arts career a boost? In these free presentations, Artist Trust At Large speakers and artists give you the scoop on how Artist Trust can help. You'll learn how Artist Trust serves Washington State artists of all disciplines and how you can use these programs and resources to advance your arts business.
Stay tuned for more ATALs coming in Vashon and beyond!
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2015 Benefit Art Auction
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Get your tickets now for the funnest fundraising event all year!
Don't miss your chance to:
- Own one-of-a-kind artwork from esteemed and up-and-coming Washington artists;
- Experience exclusive Arts Experiences;
- Get an insiders' view during the Curator Tour;
- Revel in performances and installations;
- Enjoy a sumptuous seated dinner and delicious drinks;
- Spend time with contributing artists;
- Support individual artists throughout Washington!
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Auction Sponsorship & Ad Opportunities
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The Vulcan/Paul G. Allen Family Foundation table toasting at the 2014 Auction. photo: Miguel Edwards
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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, ar tists 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.
You can also get involved by advertising your company or organization in our Auction catalog, bringing your business to a wide audience of artists and supporters.
For a full list of sponsorship levels and benefits, and catalog ad options, contact Cristina Friday.
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Now on the Blog: CALL at SAM
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CALL Artists and Legacy Specialists with staff from Artist Trust and SAM. photo: Shannon Halberstadt
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Our Creating a Living Legacy (CALL) program has now wrapped up, but not before CALL Artists Juan Alonso, Marita Dingus and Jim Woodring, Legacy Specialists Carolyn Dunford and Esther Ervin, and members of Artist Trust were given a private tour of Seattle Art Museum's art storage area by Phil Stoiber, Senior Registrar for Exhibitions.
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Artist Trust at Seattle Art Fair
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We're thrilled to be selected as the primary beneficiary of the inaugural Seattle Art Fair, a citywide summer event featuring top galleries and artists from around the world!
The Seattle Art Fair is a platform designed to showcase the vibrant culture and diversity of the Pacific Northwest. Through inventive citywide cultural partnerships, the fair will be a destination for new and established collectors, international art patrons, and residents of one of the fastest growing cities in the US.
The Seattle Art Fair will feature approximately 40 leading local, regional, and international art galleries presenting top tier modern and contemporary art. Site-specific art installations created for the fair by artists from around the world will be placed in select locations throughout the city. The fair will also highlight the Pacific Rim, with Asian galleries presenting the best of their region's contemporary artwork.
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Statewide Arts Events Calendar
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 Our massive online calendar lists events across the state for artists and arts lovers; post your own for free and it might get highlighted here! Here's just a sampling:
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Opportunities for Artists
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Browse our Opportunities webpage for hundreds of calls for art of all disciplines, funding, residencies, jobs, work space and housing listings, and post your own. New listings include:
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Be in Touch
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Our Seattle office hours are Monday-Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm. Feel free to drop in to visit the Resource Room. Not in the region? Peruse our extensive website full of resources and opportunities 24/7! Browse tons of professional development resources and articles, with vital information on healthcare, legal issues, emergency assistance programs and more.
Have a new email or snail-mail address? Please let us know!
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Take care, and keep in touch!
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Shannon Halberstadt
Executive Director
shannon@artisttrust.org
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Artist Trust
206/467-8734
866/21-TRUST (toll free)
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