Sharing out the following programs that Artist Trust<https://artisttrust.org/> is offering this fall. Links are provided for more information and how to register, if you are interested (I cannot answer any questions about these programs directly). Understanding & Sustaining Your Creative Practice<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/artisttrust.org/events/2025-10-understanding-sustaining/__;!!CRCbkf1f!VElHYxPDa_GDdZldahbp8TMRMl3TPwyXTGFT8ZjmpdOjjMtCJryfEeh5dVhdPzzpSAYu3HkwN0ycfjBqLJ6E74Y$> Mondays, Oct. 20-Nov. 24, 6 - 7:30 pm Online via Zoom, Sliding Scale Pricing This six-week workshop series, led by multidisciplinary artists June T Sanders and Mary Welcome, offers you the space to develop your artistic identity alongside core materials of your artist portfolio, including artists statement, biographies, and documentation of your work. By gaining a better understanding of who you are as an artist, you can gain a deeper relationship with your studio practice, a clearer picture of where you want to take your work, and ways you can sustain your practice for creative longevity. Pricing Your Artwork with Negarra A. Kudumu<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/artisttrust.org/events/2025-10-29-pricing/__;!!CRCbkf1f!VElHYxPDa_GDdZldahbp8TMRMl3TPwyXTGFT8ZjmpdOjjMtCJryfEeh5dVhdPzzpSAYu3HkwN0ycfjBqOPxbBiA$> Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 5:30-7:30 pm Online via Zoom, Sliding Scale Pricing Join curator, arts writer and advisor Negarra A. Kudumu for a 2 hour workshop on pricing your work. One of the most challenging aspects many artists identify when sharing their work with the public is figuring out how to set prices. During this workshop, Negarra will talk through an overview of the art market, avenues for selling your work and identifying an audience, and considerations and approaches to pricing your work fairly and consistently across opportunities. Building Your Confidence as an Artist<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/artisttrust.org/events/2025-11-05-building-confidence/__;!!CRCbkf1f!VElHYxPDa_GDdZldahbp8TMRMl3TPwyXTGFT8ZjmpdOjjMtCJryfEeh5dVhdPzzpSAYu3HkwN0ycfjBqZ5j9Q7A$> Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 5:30-7 pm Online via Zoom, Sliding Scale Pricing Sometimes the first step as an artist is building confidence in yourself and your work. In this 90-minute workshop, Program Manager Anna Teiche will walk you through different approaches to help gain the self-confidence needed to sustain your artistic career. About Artist Trust - Artist Trust supports and encourages individual artists working in all disciplines in order to enrich community life throughout Washington State. Artist Trust offers grants, fellowships, awards, and professional development workshops for individual artists. They also maintain a database of opportunities including funding, residency programs, employment listings and resources, studio space & housing listings, discipline-specific resources, legal resources, health resources and emergency assistance programs. Find out more about this organization at https://artisttrust.org/ [Logo Description automatically generated] Naomi Strom-Avila (she/her) Funding & Cultural Programs Manager Arts & Cultural Vitality Division nstrom-avila@tacoma.gov<mailto:nstrom-avila@tacoma.gov> (253) 591-5191 (desk) (253) 453-9983 (cell) Arts & Cultural Vitality Division<http://www.tacoma.gov/arts> | Tacoma Creates<http://www.tacomacreates.org/>