History of EDGE Program at ArtsNow uLearn

In 2002, Artist Trust embarked on a mission to create and develop a program specifically designed to cultivate professional skills for visual artists. With the generous support from the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation, the EDGE Professional Development program was born! EDGE brings a hands-on, practiced curriculum and sythesizes it with instruction by true professionals in the field. Students participate in presentations, panel discussions and enriching assignments.

In 2003 and 2004, a closed nomination process was used to select EDGE's first participants. With guidance from an advisory comittee of professionals and artists, Artist Trust piloted the program through these early stages. Since then, participation has opened up to an application process.

In 2007, the program was expanded to reach artists in Bellingham and Tacoma. It was at this time that ArtsNow/uLearn partnered with Artist Trust to bring EDGE to Edmonds Community College. In 2008 and 2009, Artist Trust extended the program to filmmaker and writers.

In addition to offering this incredibly viable and worthwhile program, ArtsNow is pleased to offer partial scholarships to encourage artists to take advantage of the resources and knowledge that awaits them with EDGE Professional Development Program.

There are only 16 spaces available and scholarships are limited. Contact ArtsNow/uLearn at artsnow@edcc.edu or by calling 425-640-1243 to apply.

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