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September 15, 2015
Greetings!
Greetings! The nights are getting longer, and the cold weather is coming, but we've got some hot events and opportunities coming up to brighten your days!
We're seeking submissions for our 2016 Benefit Art Auction, and still accepting applications for our Grants Coordinator position until September 28. Read on below to find out more!
That's all for now, and have a great week!
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2016 Benefit Art Auction: Submit Art
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| Juan Alonso-Rodriguez, Linked/Horned, 30" x 23.5', each
Acrylic on panel (diptych) 2000. A 2015 Benefit Art Auction best-seller generously donated by Tatiana Garmendia. |
Artist Trust commemorates 30 years of fueling individual artists at the 2016 Benefit Art Auction, and we are now accepting submissions! In addition to quality visual art, jewelry and craft, we encourage proposals for Art Experience packages such as trips to art destinations, creative classes, exclusive performances, screenings, or readings, and behind the scenes tours. November 9, 2015 is the submission deadline.Click here to find more information about donating your art to the 2016 Benefit Art Auction.
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Conductive Garboil Grant Celebration
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TK Lofts, Seattle
Please join Artist Trust, 4Culture, and The Estate of Su Job as we celebrate the 2015 recipient of the Conductive Garboil Grant on First Thursday Pioneer Square Art Walk, October 1 from 6-8pm in the TK Lofts' Vandenbrink Community Room! Award recipient to be announced next week.
For more about the Conductive Garboil Award, click here.
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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 (re)Members, a quarterly e-newsletter exclusively for members; discounts at arts businesses; reduced pricing for Artist Trust programs, and invitations to special events.
Top Image: Nicole Pietrantoni, Implications (detail) , Inkjet on Japanese paper, 2014. Text by Devon Wootten. |
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Skibska Studio, Seattle
Bid sayonara to summer with artist Anna Skibska in her Fremont, Seattle studio! Our goal is to raise $1,500 to fund a GAP (Grants for Artist Projects).
* Observe Anna's process in action and learn more about how she developed her signature technique of flameworking glass into intricate, grid-like structures.
* Hear about why this 2001 Fellowship recipient supports Artist Trust.
* Enjoy hosted food and libations from Hilliard's Beer and Dry Fly Distillery, surrounded by singular sculptures and collages.
* Select your very own Anna Skibska! Small-scale glass pieces and jewelry will be available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting Artist Trust.
Suggested tax-deductible donation on a sliding scale, from $10 to $50 at the door. Pay what you can; cash or card accepted. Alternate transportation encouraged as street parking is limited.
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Artist Trust At Large in Seattle
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Lisa Myers Bulmash, Give Us A Hug, assemblage, 22.5"x9.5"x4", 2012. photo: Bellevue Fine Art Reproduction.
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SPACE at Magnuson, Seattle
Looking to give your arts career a boost? In this one-hour presentation, Artist Trust At Large speaker and artist Lisa Myers Bulmash gives 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.
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I Am An Artist in Seattle
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| | Michelle de la Vega, Plexus Duwamish Tribe Collage, Duwamish Tribe images and symbols, 4' x 6.5' x 2. |
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12th Avenue Arts, Seattle
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 Instructor: Nichole DeMent
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Artist Trust Featured Artists
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Grid Reference, oil paints tissue paper and charcoal, 40"x30", 2013.
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Catching up with Artist Trust grant recipients and grads!
- 2011 GAP recipient Karen Hackenberg's piece, Welcome to the Plastisphere, will be part of this year's Surge Festival at the Museum of Northwest Art on September 26 and 27.
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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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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- Grants Program Coordinator: The Grants Program Coordinator facilitates all aspects of Artist Trust Grantmaking programs, focusing on logistics, materials preparation, and communications with participants. For more information and how to apply click here.
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Be in Touch
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Our Seattle office hours are Monday-Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm. 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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