A Washington arts foundation, Artist Trust has awarded Erin Pringle-Toungate a writing fellowship. She is one of sixteen artists in Washington state to be awarded the honor, and one of eight in the literary arts category. Over 400 people applied for a fellowship. Artist Trust is a not-for-profit arts organization that supports regional artists in their pursuits.
"Fellowships award $7,500 to practicing professional artists of exceptional talent and demonstrated ability." ~from the Artist Trust website
To read the list of other winning artists, please see the Artist Trust website or the press release in The Seattle Times.
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Needless to say, she's very pleased and will be able to finish Midwest in Memoriam completely this summer and make a deep start into a new book. A new book? It's dazzling to consider.
Cheers!
