Discover resources for arts

Artist Trust speaker Michelle Bates will talk about the Artist’s Trust in a free presentation at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7, at the Blue Heron. Bates will demonstrate how Washington state artists of all disciplines can use Artist Trust’s resources, grants, career training and tips, exhibition and performance opportunities.

Artist Trust has invested over $10 million in Washington state artists since its founding over 25 years ago. In 2013, Artist Trust awarded over $284,000 to 112 artists through grants and direct support.

Artist Trust provides a comprehensive suite of career training, professional development resources and counseling to help artists achieve their career goals.

Artist Trust is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support and encourage individual artists working in all disciplines in order to enrich community life through Washington state.

RSVP to Michelle Bates at michelle@michellebates.net.

Scottish musician returns

Scottish troubadour Jim Malcolm will return to Vashon for a house concert at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12. It’s the fourth time the renowned singer has come to the island to play an intimate show.

Traveling the world with his guitar, harmonicas and engaging wit, Malcolm  sings traditional songs of Scotland as well as his own modern compositions.

Malcolm is highly regarded as an interpreter of the songs of Robert Burns and has been lauded by critics as being one of the finest singers in Scotland.

Though he now performs solo, Malcolm was the lead singer with the multi‐award-winning band Old Blind Dogs for eight years.

Tickets are $20. For directions and reservations, contact Wally Bell at 200-8507 or forbesbell@comcast.net.