57%
of artists are worried about their financial vulnerability
Artist Professional Development Initiative:
We're cultivating a thriving arts ecosystem- one artist at a time.
Our Mission
We advance the economic mobility of emerging and underrepresented artists.
Do you know?
Only 26%
of artists have the necessary entrepreneurial skills
67%
of artists don’t have access to a mentor
Our areas of focus.
We offer a unique combination of professional services, community building, and market access designed to increase income and career sustainability. We bridge the pivotal gap emerging artists face when they have developed and committed to their art practice but lack the professional tools, relationships, and public opportunities required to advance.
Professional
development
- Business and marketing training
- In-person and virtual workshops
- Networking and relationship-building within the arts community
Mentorship
- Personalized and individualized
- Access to established artists in the community
- Expanded professional network and supportive peer community
Market access
- Local art shows and talks through a partnership with LoCA
- E-commerce tools and platform
Help Us Achieve Our Mission
Invest in artists
Donate Now
Online giving is coming soon.
Stay in touchYour support provides emerging artists with the skills, training, and access needed to sustain a career in the arts. An investment in APDI is an investment in artists and the long-term cultural and economic vitality of King County.
Let’s Connect
Want to hear
more?
Drop us a line and we’ll be in touch!
Learn More
