For Immediate Release Date: November 8, 2012 Contact: Nichole DeMent, Program Manager nichole@artisttrust.org; 206/467-8734 x20; toll-free 1/866/218-7878 ARTIST TRUST'S 2013 EDGE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR LITERARY ARTISTS Application Deadline: December 21, 2012 Literary artists are encouraged to apply to the 2013 EDGE Professional Development Program for Literary Artists, generously sponsored in part by Amazon.com. The EDGE Program for Literary Artists will take place in Seattle March 1-April 13, 2013. 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. The EDGE Program focuses on supplying artists with the relevant and necessary entrepreneurial skills to achieve their personal career goals and with the opportunity to develop peer support and exchange. Open to emerging or mid-career writers of poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction. 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 for members only and is $500 per participant. It's easy to apply! EDGE Applications and Guidelines are available at the Artist Trust website: artisttrust.org<http://artisttrust.org/index.php/support-artists/creative-career-center>. You'll need the latest version of the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to complete the application; download it at adobe.com<http://www.adobe.com>. Please name your application file with your first initial and last name followed by: _LIT_EDGE_APP_2013.pdf. For example: JSmith_LIT_EDGE_APP_2013.pdf. Completed applications may be: * Emailed to nichole@artisttrust.org<mailto:nichole@artisttrust.org> by 5:00pm on December 21, 2012. * Mailed to Artist Trust, 1835 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122-2437 Attn: EDGE APPLICATION. This is not a postmark deadline. Mailed applications must arrive at Artist Trust on or before December 21, 2012. * 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 December 21, 2012. The EDGE Program for Literary Artists is made possible in part by a grant from Amazon.com. "Support for the Artist Trust EDGE Program for Writers and Literary Fellowship is wholly consistent with Amazon.com's mission to help generate new great works, to ensure that a stream of great new writing continues to flow," explains Jon Fine, director, Author & Publisher Relations, Amazon.com. "An appreciation for the people who create great books is part of our DNA at Amazon.com. We share our obsession with fostering the creation, discussion, and publication of books by supporting Artist Trust." About Artist Trust Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, Artist Trust has invested over $9 million in Washington State artists since its founding. In 2011, Artist Trust awarded a grand total of $284,000 to 85 artists through five grant programs. 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>. :: :: ::