Designed for visual artists, writers and filmmakers, the EDGE Professional Development Program is a comprehensive survey of professional arts practices offered through a hands-on, interactive curriculum that includes instruction by professionals in the field, specialized presentations, panel discussions and assignments. The EDGE Program provides artists with the relevant and necessary entrepreneurial skills to achieve their personal career goals and the opportunity to build community through peer support and exchange.

Even in the areas where I had thought that I already knew how to present myself, I learned and made improvements. I feel more professional, more confident, more prepared. I think [EDGE is] a great program that gives a good basis for taking the next step in one's art career and forming a community of other artists to interact with. —EDGE Participant, Centrum, Port Townsend, 2008

 EDGE NEWS!

• Applications for the 2010 EDGE Program for Visual Artists are now available! It will take place July 16-August 27 in Seattle. Click here for a downloadable, fill-in-able application, and mail it in or deliver it with your supporting materials.
  Deadline: April 30, 2010
   
• The EDGE Program for Writers is currently taking place February 12-March 26, 2010. Click here for a list of writers selected to participate. And be sure to join us for the Artists' Final Presentations at Jack Straw Productions on March 26, 2010, 7:00-10:00 pm. Click here for more information. We hope to see you there!

• The 2009 EDGE Program for Filmmakers ended on December 11 with Artists' Final Presentations at the Northwest Film Forum. Twelve fabulous filmmakers presented their work and celebrated their graduation from the program. Click here to find out who they are!

• Congratulations to the artists who graduated from the 2009 EDGE Program for Visual Artists! Click here to find out who they are.

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Questions? If you have questions about the EDGE Program please contact Nirmala Singh-Brinkman, EDGE Program Manager, 206/467-8734 x20, 1/866/21-TRUST (toll free) or nirmala@artisttrust.org.