Below is information on two free workshop opportunities hosted by Artist Trust as well as information about two of their funding opportunities. Read on for more info… Artist Trust’s 2021 Twining Humber<https://artisttrust.org/awards/twining-humber-award/> & SOLA<https://artisttrust.org/awards/sola-awards/> Awards are currently open for applications. The Twining Humber Award is one unrestricted grant of $10,000, and the SOLA Awards are three unrestricted grants of $3,000. Both grants are for female-identified visual artists over 60 years of age with at least 25 consecutive years of artmaking. * To learn more about the 2021 Twining Humber & SOLA Awards, check out the Award Guidelines<https://1yctalsnh1d3jwt9yow1dx86-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2021_THA_SOLA_Guidelines.pdf>. * On June 15 from 1-3 p.m. Artist Trust is hosting Study Hall<https://artisttrust.org/events/2021-twining-humber-and-sola-awards-study-hall-grant-support/>, an open Zoom session where applicants can speak with a program manager, work through their application on mute, or request a breakout session with another applicant for support. * The application can be found here<https://artisttrust.submittable.com/submit> and the deadline is June 28 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Upcoming Programs View this email in your browser<https://mailchi.mp/artisttrust/aiapublicapology-400818?e=9218fd8ffa> We wanted to be sure you knew about three programs coming up this month! All are available to attend for no cost. More info below. We hope you can join us! [https://mcusercontent.com/a0769f936b09d4feb6b9cbb92/images/7ca8c0ad-dcb8-ac82-ed62-f7472d19332b.png] Readiness and Resilience: Kickoff Presentation with CERF+ / Workshop <https://artisttrust.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a0769f936b09d4feb6b9cbb92&id=d9361ab2a4&e=9218fd8ffa> Wednesday, June 16, 2-3 p.m. Free with RSVP (registration closes at 10 a.m. the day of the event) Looking back, what do you wish you could tell yourself to be ready before the pandemic hit? Our new five-part series tries to do just that, by readying us for whatever lies ahead. Centered on the resiliency and preparedness of artists in the face of adversity, and shaped in partnership with working artists across Washington State and national partners CERF+ and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, we’ll cover a range of topics including being ready for unexpected change, assessing risk in your practice, and building resilience through building community. [https://mcusercontent.com/a0769f936b09d4feb6b9cbb92/images/cab4dc88-0df5-5fad-4c37-5d36d86a03d1.jpg] Community Conversation: Demystifying Nonprofit Finance <https://artisttrust.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a0769f936b09d4feb6b9cbb92&id=19b91c0d6b&e=9218fd8ffa> Thursday, June 24, 5-6:30 p.m. PST Free with RSVP Join us from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 24 for the third in our series of virtual Community Conversations. A panel of Washington State arts leaders will discuss navigating community support, organizational stability, equity, and transparency in their financial planning as we re-enter the new normal post-pandemic. The event will begin with a short presentation on Artist Trust’s year-end results for 2020. ArtsFund<https://artisttrust.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a0769f936b09d4feb6b9cbb92&id=631e3fc721&e=9218fd8ffa> CEO Michael Greer will moderate a conversation featuring Vivian Hua (Northwest Film Forum<https://artisttrust.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a0769f936b09d4feb6b9cbb92&id=d9c2d6963b&e=9218fd8ffa>), Martin Tran (Shunpike<https://artisttrust.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a0769f936b09d4feb6b9cbb92&id=a23a92d234&e=9218fd8ffa>), and Nina Yarbrough (CD Forum<https://artisttrust.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a0769f936b09d4feb6b9cbb92&id=819f4b4c98&e=9218fd8ffa>), along with Artist Trust leaders Subi Terhanian (Treasurer), Gems (Finance Manager), and Kristina Goetz (Acting ED). A Q&A with audience members will follow the conversation. [https://mcusercontent.com/a0769f936b09d4feb6b9cbb92/images/02650496-4e29-8407-db9c-6f5675c06a1b.jpeg] Twining Humber Award and SOLA Awards Application deadline: Monday, June 28 Study Hall to work on your application: Tuesday, June 15, 1-3 p.m. The Twining Humber & SOLA Awards application is open for any Washington State female-identified visual artists, age 60 or over, who has dedicated 25 years or more to creating art. We're encouraging artists who identify as Black, Indigenous, and people of color to apply for this award, including craft- and traditional-based artists. Applications will close on June 28 at 11:59 p.m. Help us spread the word! Apply here<https://artisttrust.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a0769f936b09d4feb6b9cbb92&id=dd158115b5&e=9218fd8ffa>. Want advice on your 2021 Twining Humber and SOLA Awards application? Pop into Study Hall<https://artisttrust.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a0769f936b09d4feb6b9cbb92&id=515b55f081&e=9218fd8ffa>, an open Zoom session on Tuesday, June 15, from 1-3 p.m. During Study Hall, you can speak with a program manager, work through your application on mute, or request a breakout session with another applicant for support. This is not a private session, but rather a space for information sharing and work time. Artwork Detail: Sherry Markovitz, 2019 Twining Humber Award recipient [Facebook]<https://artisttrust.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a0769f936b09d4feb6b9cbb92&id=0640961576&e=9218fd8ffa> [Twitter]<https://artisttrust.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a0769f936b09d4feb6b9cbb92&id=394ecf8d5c&e=9218fd8ffa> [Website]<https://artisttrust.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a0769f936b09d4feb6b9cbb92&id=9731ca01cd&e=9218fd8ffa> Copyright © 2021 Artist Trust, All rights reserved. Thanks for connecting with Artist Trust! 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