For Immediate Release Date: March 21, 2014 Contact: Lana Blinderman, Program Assistant lana@artisttrust.org; 206/467-8734 x24; toll-free 1/866/218-7878 ARTIST TRUST 2014 EDGE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR VISUAL ARTISTS Application Deadline Extended!: March 31, 2014 Visual artists are encouraged to apply to the 2014 EDGE Professional Development Program for Visual Artists<http://artisttrust.org/index.php/events/event/edge_professional_development_program_for_visual_artists_seattle>. Two different cycles of EDGE are being offered: June 20-August 1, 2014 in Seattle (Saturday sessions) and August 16-23, 2014 in Port Townsend (residential intensive). The EDGE Program provides artists with a comprehensive survey of 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 supplies artists with the relevant and necessary entrepreneurial skills to achieve their personal career goals and with the opportunity to develop peer support and exchange. "This was one of the most exceptional programs I have ever experienced and, with over 30 years in various professions, I have been through a few. The days were well organized, our time and input was always treated with respect, the materials provided were outstanding and the speakers were amazing." -Patty Franklin<http://artisttrust.org/index.php/award-winners/artist-profile/patty_franklin>, 2012 EDGE graduate "The program was more than I ever expected... I have an arsenal of tools to help me go forward. Everyone who wants to be a successful artist needs this!" -Jennifer Loomis<http://artisttrust.org/index.php/award-winners/artist-profile/jennifer_loomis>, 2012 EDGE graduate EDGE is open to emerging or mid-career visual artists. Applicants must be residents of Washington State, but cannot be students enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate degree program. Applicants must commit to completing the entire 50+ hour program. Tuition is $500-545 (Seattle) and $750-795 (Port Townsend; includes lodging). Latino/a Scholarship Fund for Professional Development for Latino/a artists is available. It's easy to apply! Applications and guidelines are available at the Artist Trust website: artisttrust.org<http://artisttrust.org/index.php/for-artists/career-training>. Completed applications may be: * Emailed to lana@artisttrust.org<mailto:lana@artisttrust.org> by 5:00pm on March 31, 2014. * Mailed to Artist Trust, 1835 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122-2437 Attn: EDGE APPLICATION. This is not a postmark deadline. Mailed applications must be at Artist Trust on or before March 31, 2014. * Hand-delivered to Artist Trust, located on the corner of 12th Avenue and East Denny Way in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, by 5:00pm on March 31, 2014. About Artist Trust Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, Artist Trust has invested over $9 million in Washington State artists since its founding. In 2012, Artist Trust awarded over $280,000 to 102 artists through five grant programs and direct support. Artist Trust also provides a comprehensive suite of career training, professional development resources and counseling to help artists achieve their career goals. Artist Trust is a not-for-profit organization whose sole mission is to support and encourage individual artists working in all disciplines in order to enrich community life throughout Washington State. Find out more at www.artisttrust.org<http://http/artisttrust.org>. :: :: ::