Good morning! I'm writing to share some info & let you know about AT's newest artist support opportunity, Art Business Night School. Each of these four, multi-week courses will prepare participating artists to effectively manage a different component of the business side of your career as an artist. We have an incredible team of instructors teaching each of the four tracks - this is a great opportunity to learn from some brilliant folks and connect with other Puget Sound artists. More info about each of the four Art Business Night School tracks is below - I encourage you to register or share with folks you think might be interested! We have some scholarships available and are always here to answer any questions you may have. Thanks! Katy Promotion Fundamentals <http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2922148> Mondays, May 1-June 12, 6-8PM. (No class on 5/29) Photographic Center Northwest <http://www.pcnw.org/> with Natasha Marin <http://www.natasha-marin.com/> This class, led by conceptual artist, writer, and communications professional Natasha Marin, will help you develop strategies and goals for effectively promoting your work. Through interactive exercises and group discussions, you'll identify the best platforms for your work, learn the key components of your web and social media presence, and practice your networking skills, so you can talk about your work online or in person with confidence. Career in Focus <http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2922181> Tuesdays, May 2-June 13, 6-8PM. (No class 5/30) Artspace Hiawatha Lofts <http://www.artspace.org/our-places/artspace-hiawatha-lofts> with Leilani Lewis Led by arts leader Leilani Lewis, this class will help you sharpen your professional vision and realize your aspirations. Through assignments, exercises, and group discussion, you'll create a 10-year vision for your artistic practice, set short- and long-term goals, and practice the professional skills you'll need to turn your plans into action. By the end of the class, you'll know what it takes to make it as an artist and sustain your work over the course of a career. Polish & Prep for Opportunities <http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2922201> Thursdays, May 11-June 29, 6-8PM (No class on 5/25 & 6/15) Mt. Baker Lofts <http://www.artspace.org/our-places/artspace-mt-baker-lofts> with Kristen Ramirez <http://www.kristenramirez.com/> In this class, multidisciplinary artist and public art manager Kristen Ramirez covers the essentials any artist needs to apply for grants, residencies, calls for submissions, and other opportunities. In-class exercises and discussion will help you better understand the application process, prepare application materials, and identify the right opportunities for your work. At the end of the class, you'll have an artist statement, resume, biography, and other parts of a successful grant application and portfolio, and be ready to apply for support for your work. Business Fundamentals <http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2922190> Wednesdays, May 24-July 5, 6-8PM (No class on 5/31) Hugo House <http://www.hugohouse.org/> with Ben Kerr <http://kerrlawfirmseattle.com/> In this class, attorney Benjamin Kerr leads you through the essentials of business and finance for artists. Copyright, earning scenarios, patent law all those complicated legal terms you didn't learn in school you'll learn here. By the end of the class, you'll know how to create a business plan; understand contracts, taxes, and insurance; and be able to organize and manage your finances, so you can support yourself and your artistic practice. Katy Hannigan | Artist Liaison Artist Trust<http://artisttrust.org/> katy@artisttrust.org<mailto:katy@artisttrust.org> 206/467-8734 x25 1835 12th Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 Newsletter<http://artisttrust.org/index.php/newsletter> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/ArtistTrust> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/artisttrust> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/artisttrust/> Artist Trust is committed to racial equity. Read more and join the conversation here<http://artisttrust.org/index.php/about/equity>. Katy Hannigan | Artist Liaison Artist Trust<http://artisttrust.org/> katy@artisttrust.org<mailto:katy@artisttrust.org> 206/467-8734 x25 1835 12th Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 Newsletter<http://artisttrust.org/index.php/newsletter> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/ArtistTrust> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/artisttrust> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/artisttrust/> Artist Trust is committed to racial equity. Read more and join the conversation here<http://artisttrust.org/index.php/about/equity>.