For Immediate Release Date: February 7, 2014 Contact: Lana Blinderman, Program Associate lana@artisttrust.org; 206/467-8734 x24; toll-free 1/866/218-7878 ARTIST TRUST'S 2014 EDGE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR VISUAL ARTISTS Application Deadline: March 24, 2014 Visual artists are encouraged to apply to the 2014 EDGE Professional Development Program for Visual Artists<http://artisttrust.org/index.php/for-artists/opportunity/edge_professional_development_program_for_visual_artists>. 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. "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 "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 Two cycles of the 52-hour EDGE Program are being offered: June 20-August 1, 2014 in Seattle (Saturday sessions) and August 16-23, 2014 in Port Townsend (one-week residential intensive). 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). Assistance for Latino/a artists is available through the Latino/a Scholarship Fund for Professional Development. 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 2014. About Artist Trust Artist Trust has invested over $10 million in Washington State artists since its founding in 1986, through 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>. :: :: ::