The 2021 Arts Innovator Award<https://artisttrust.org/awards/arts-innovator-award/> (AIA) is currently open for applications. These unrestricted awards of $25,000 are given annually to two Washington State artists of any discipline (literary, media, performing, visual) who are originating new work, experimenting with new ideas, taking risks, and pushing the boundaries of their fields. Will you help Artist Trust to spread the word and amplify this opportunity within your community? * To learn more about the 2021 Arts Innovator Awards, check out the Award Guidelines<https://1yctalsnh1d3jwt9yow1dx86-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021_AIA_Guidelines.pdf>. * On Thursday, March 4 from 12-2 PM Artist Trust is hosting a Study Hall<https://artisttrust.org/events/2021-arts-innovator-award-study-hall-grant-support/>, an open Zoom session where AIA 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 March 8 at 11:59 PM. Have questions? Contact Artist Trust Monday-Friday at 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. Lydia Boss, Program Manager, lydia@artisttrust.org<mailto:lydia@artisttrust.org> or (206) 467-8734 x25 and Luther Hughes, Program Manager, luther@artisttrust.org<mailto:luther@artisttrust.org> or (206) 467-8734 x20.