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March 2, 2015
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From left to right: John & Shari Behnke, Artist Trust Executive Director Shannon Halberstadt. Photo: Robert Wade |
We've been preparing for months: gathering generously-donated artwork and art experiences, organizing volunteers and entertainment, and holding a successful Benefactor Party in the home of John and Shari Behnke last week.
And finally it's time! This Saturday, Artist Trust is holding our annual Benefit Art Auction (also known as 'The Party of The Year'). We couldn't be more excited. There will be dinner and drinks, live music and performances, a golden ticket raffle, and of course, amazing art...because there is no art without artists.
Our Benefit Art Auction is our largest, single fundraising event, and the proceeds allow Artist Trust to continue to support individual artists across Washington State. So please join us!
Check out some of our art and art experience previews and if you haven't already, get your tickets today. We're also still looking for a few good volunteers for art wrapping and running.
Hope to see you there!
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Benefit Art Auction is March 7th!
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Don't miss your chance to:
- Own one-of-a-kind artwork from esteemed and up-and-coming Washington artists;
- Purchase 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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Benefit Art Auction Call for Volunteers!
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2014 Auction volunteer Julian Peņa. Photo: Tim Aguero.
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Volunteer for the 2015 Benefit Art Auction! This auction is one of our biggest events of the year and we could not do it without you! From mailing invitations to setting up the space to pouring drinks, there are dozens of opportunities to make the night a success. Please consider joining us at Artist Trust and the Seattle art community by volunteering your time and energy. Not only will you have a blast, but by volunteering for 5 hours you will receive a yearlong membership with Artist Trust!
Click here to find full descriptions of the positions and the form to sign up, or email nathan@artisttrust.org for more information.
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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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Help Us Develop Our Resource Room
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Cherdonna needs a new chair! Video by Sonja Roach.
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Check out this hilarious video with local performer Cherdonna to learn more.
Your contributions will go toward: installation of new furniture for a versatile, multi-use space; new computers with a suite of creative software for artists to use; a street-facing monitor to share artists' work and upcoming events; and the commissioning of an original work by a Washington State artist to be enjoyed by all who use the Resource Room!
But here's the best part: your dollars will go twice as far through the support of ArtsFund. Artsfund's power2give/PugetSound is an online cultural marketplace connecting donors with projects they are passionate about.
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I Am An Artist in Seattle & Walla Walla
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Antonia Price,
Duet,
2013. Dancers: Sarah Kathryn Olds, Eric Aguilar. Photo: Michelle Smith-Lewis.
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March 21 & 22, 9-4pm: Seattle Pacific University, Seattle
April 25th & 26th, 9-4pm: Whitman College, Walla Walla
Discounts available for Artist Trust members, Latino/a artists, and those with financial need! Contact us for details.
Say "I Am An Artist!" and jumpstart or refresh your arts career! Are you ready to take you art career to the next level? Not sure how to do it? 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
* Learning from Successful Artists in Seattle: Q&A with Artists of All Disciplines
* Rocking Your Elevator Speech
Workshop Instructor (Seattle): Nichole DeMent
Workshop Instructor (Walla Walla): Barbara Noonan
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Artist Trust At Large in Everett & Pasco
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Michelle Bates,
Dino, from "Exquisite Decay" series, C-print, Holga camera image, 2008.
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March 15, 3-4pm: Schack Art Center, Everett
March 24, 5-7pm: Pasco Library (Community Room), Pasco
Looking to give your arts career a boost? In this free presentation, Artist Trust At Large will give you the scoop on how we 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.
Artist & Speaker (Everett): Michelle Bates
Artist & Speaker (Pasco): Davin Diaz
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Artist Trust Featured Artists
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Jason Walker, Standing In the Grass, porcelain, underglaze, resin and plastic tubes, 2009.
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Catching up with Artist Trust grant recipients and grads.
- Sculptor and 2014 Fellowship recipient Jason Walker will be speaking about his work at a 'Meet The Artist' event on March 21, 2015 at Northwind Arts Center in Port Townsend.
- Writer David Shields (2013 Arts Innovator Award) will be hosting a reading with visiting writer Sarah Mangusto at The Elliot Bay Book Company in Seattle on March 21, 2015.
Are you an Artist Trust grant recipient or EDGE grad? Send us your news! |
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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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March 6-29, 2015: Seattle Repertory Theatre / The Comparables: In this pitch black comedy commissioned by Seattle Rep, Bette, Monica and Iris are high-end real estate agents whose sales pitches are as hard and polished as their nails.
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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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Join Our Team
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| We're seeking a Communications Intern to work in our office. Have what it takes? The application deadline is coming up quick so apply now! |
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Communications Intern: The Communications Intern will help with various aspects of communications, marketing and outreach, including assisting with social media and public relations including press releases, managing the Events webpages, updating online artists' profiles, designing print collateral and assisting with special projects and events. The position is approximately 10-15 hours per week. Deadline 3/15/15.
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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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