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Writing an Artist Statement / Tacoma

This event is SOLD OUT. Please email Zach with the date and title of the workshop to be added to the right waiting list.

*Open for artists of all disciplines at all career stages.

Thanks to Artist & Craftsman Supply Tacoma for partnering with us on this event.

Email Zach Frimmel for questions about accessibility or workshop details.

Writing an Artist Statement / Tacoma
Date: Saturday, February 3
Time: 11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: Free, RSVP required, and space is limited.

Venue:
Artist & Craftsman Supply Tacoma
616 St Helens Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402

ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP:
Artist statements are hard to write, but they're an important tool for artists working in any discipline. In this workshop, you'll learn the basics of writing successful artist statements and create your own. By the end of the workshop, you'll have a solid statement to use for grant, residency, or fellowship applications, on your website, and/or in your portfolio.

- Artist statement essentials
- When you might need an artist statement
- How to explain your work and creative aspirations in writing

TAKEAWAYS
-Strong artist statement to use for presenting your work

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
As the Program Manager at Artist Trust, Katy develops responsive programming that supports Washington state artists in their creative and professional endeavors.

Prior to Artist Trust, Katy was a Client Manager at Shunpike where she was the point of contact for 85 fiscally sponsored arts organizations, managed Shunpike's Arts Business Clinic program, and represented the organization at the Racial Equity Cohort through the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture. Prior to moving to Seattle, Katy worked with a startup nonprofit dedicated to advocating for the arts and cultural communities across Massachusetts. Katy is a recent graduate of the Seattle University MFA in Arts Leadership program and holds a degree in theatre from the College of Holy Cross.