Winning an artist grant: stunned and grateful

This is how it feels to find out you've won grant money to support your art.

I was worried I must be hallucinating or something, when the Sustainable Arts Foundation emailed me:

Say what now? They said yes?

I'm still stunned. Even better, the award comes from an organization dedicated to helping artists keep making art while juggling parenthood. Honestly, I don't know of any other opportunity that recognizes the existence of artists raising children, let alone the particular challenges of this life. I'm also impressed with the diverse backgrounds of the visual artists and writers selected. This grant will go straight towards funding my Great Mystery Project! 

Taking the first steps into an art career with Artist Trust, at North Seattle College. ©Lisa Myers Bulmash

I got the news just before I delivered my final presentation about Artist Trust at North Seattle College. How poetic: I'm now a living example of how important it is to keep applying for funding opportunities, just like in the the ATAL talk. Wow. Just think: if it happened to me, it could happen to you!

Artist Trust At Large: south Sound-bound

Maybe I was intoxicated by the sunshine, but the University of Puget Sound was looking really good the other day. The art department's Kittredge Gallery, the Wheelock Student Center across the street... just charming.

Come see for yourself: I'll be upstairs in the student center for my Artist Trust At Large presentation next week! Details:

Remember, this event is FREE and open to artists of all disciplines. At previous presentations, I've met musicians, performers who perform traditional dances from India, sculptors and painters just to name a few. You're bound to have some interesting conversations with new people after the talk. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Busy week ahead: "Best", "BALLYHOO" & Artist Trust

I have been a Very Busy Woman, wrapping up details for not one! not two! but three! Three art events in a row. First up: Artist Trust at Large, in Snohomish.

If you live/work north of Seattle -- especially if you're in Snohomish County like me -- this is the Artist Trust overview you've been waiting for. Email me to reserve a spot. Details:

While you (or your artist friend) are digesting this info, clear your calendar: it's gonna be a busy weekend... Two days later, the Gary Henderson Gallery kicks off BALLYHOO, a group exhibit! I'm in very good company here: Juan Alonso-Rodriguez, Laura Castellanos and other artists far cooler than me. Maybe some of it will rub off on me.

And in the same weekend: Best of the Northwest, Act One! Look for me in booth L3, along the far left wall (see map). I've already pre-sold a couple of items...

... but I'll have more collages, altered books and prints available. Pro tips: you can get in free on Friday night 4pm-8pm, or buy a two-for-one ticket and bring a friend! Looking forward to seeing you soon!