I Am An Artist Professional Development Workshop in Auburn, April 9-10 http://artisttrust.org/index.php/events/event/artist_trust_workshop_i_am_an_artist On April 9 and 10 the City of Auburn is partnering with Artist Trust to offer "I Am An Artist" Professional Development workshop. This two-day intensive symposium is a great way for artists to jumpstart or refresh their creative careers. The class will be taught by Miriam Works, who since 1993 has consulted on businesses and marketing with creative artists, small businesses, museums and non-profits, alongside several guest speakers. The class teaches artists to present and promote themselves professionally, create a business plan, approach for-profit and non-profit markets for funding and support, and develop an effective web presence. "There are so many great artists in the South Sound that could benefit from a workshop to hone the skills of the business of being an artist" noted Arts Commission Chair Patricia Judd. The unique feature of this class is that it emphasizes working alongside your peers and the importance of networking. Local metal artist Greg Bartol participated in the Artist Trust EDGE Program, that is a similar artist training focus but is a seven week commitment. Greg noted that the training is: great exposure to the business, administration and marketing side of Art, including organization, legal and all of the other skills that successful artists make seem so easy. EDGE brought-in guest speakers who are perfect models. My classmates were fiber artists, wood worker, photographer, paper artist, etc. which was a great mix and good exposure to the skills they have. Greg and seven of his EDGE Graduate colleagues (Debra Calkins, Nikki deRelle, Ren Lis, Glenda Powers, Joan Schlichting, Maggie B. Stokes, and Larkin Jean VanHorn) will be displaying their artwork in the Auburn City Hall Gallery from April 6 - May 3, 2011. Part of the result of the networking and friendships formed throughout the class, is that now they continue to seek ways to support and gain exposure for each others work. There will be an opening reception on Saturday, April 9, 5:30 - 7 pm that will have a PechaKucha style presentation by the artists on display. PechaKucha draws its name from the Japanese term for the sound of "chit chat", it rests on a presentation format that is based on a simple idea: 20 images x 20 seconds. It's a format that makes presentations concise, and keeps things moving at a rapid pace. The artists participating in the "I Am An Artist" workshop will be attending the reception as guests. Registration to participate in the I Am An Artist workshop is $50 for Artist Trust Members, $95 for Non-Members (but includes a membership). For more information about this event or to register, please contact Nirmala Singh-Brinkman, Program Manager, nirmala@artisttrust.org<mailto:nirmala@artisttrust.org>, 206.467.8734 x20, 1.866.21.TRUST (toll free). Everyone is invited to the artist reception on Saturday, April 9, 5:30 - 7 pm that will have artists presenting their work and conversation will be plentiful. ### City of Auburn, Parks, Arts and Recreation 910 Ninth St SE Auburn, WA 98002 253-931-3043 www.auburnwa.gov/arts<http://www.auburnwa.gov/arts> The information contained in this electronic communication is personal, privileged and/or confidential information intended only for the use of the individual(s) or entity(ies) to which it has been addressed. If you read this communication and are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication, other than delivery to the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender by reply e-mail. Thank you.