Background and Programs
Artist Trust was founded in 1987 by a group of artists and artist supporters who sought a creative way to remedy the lack of support for individual artists of all disciplines in Washington State. It is the only organization in Washington State, and one of few throughout the country, that provides grants directly to individual artists. Artist Trust serves thousands of artists annually through its core programs of Grants and Information Services.
Artist Trust offers several grants to Washington State artists: 1) Grants for Artist Projects (GAP); 2) Fellowships; 3) Twining Humber Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award; 4) Arts Innovator Award; and 5) Conductive Garboil Grant.
Artist Trust's Creative Career Center provide career training and professional development necessary for artists, including information on funding, health care, opportunities, legal issues, housing and studio space, and more. It offers workshops on grant-writing and resources for artists throughout the year, as well as the comprehensive EDGE Professional Development Program.
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