New Growth for Trina Slade-Burks in 2026
West Palm Beach, FL — With intention and momentum, Trina Slade-Burks is embracing a new phase of her career, marked by a series of professional milestones that reflect both growth and reinvention. This moment represents a powerful step forward as she continues to build, lead, and evolve within her industry.
In January of this year, The No More Starving Artists Foundation (NMSAF)—a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering creatives—proudly announced the relocation of its operations to The Peach, following a partnership plan facilitated at the end of 2025. As president of the organization, The NMSAF headquarters is at 3950 Georgia Avenue, Unit 5, West Palm Beach, FL 33405. This new location will serve as both the Foundation’s administrative office and a hub for several of its signature programs. This move marks an exciting new chapter for the organization as it continues to expand its impact within the local and regional arts community. In conjunction with the relocation, NMSAF launched two new initiatives: the Art Ambassador Program, which is part of The Peach’s monthly Art Walk, and an annual Artist-in-Residence program.
Trina also revisited her passion for art-making by participating in a call to artists facilitated by the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County in December 2025. Her piece, Read Me a Bedtime Story, was accepted into The Short List exhibition, which will take place at 601 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460. This exclusive exhibition begins with a VIP preview night for collectors, supporters, and art lovers—the first opportunity to purchase works from the show. The VIP event will be held on January 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and will feature a diverse selection of small works by Palm Beach County artists. This one-night event is the only chance to secure artwork before the exhibition opens to the public for a one-week run from January 16–24, 2026. Notably, this marks the first time in over a decade that Trina has participated in a juried exhibition.
After more than two decades of experience—authoring six books and educating professional artists in business development—Trina knew it was time to launch a book that would help creatives navigate their art as a business. She made the ambitious decision to consolidate the knowledge she has shared for years into a single resource designed to help artists build sustainable, long-term careers. Exposure Doesn’t Pay the Bills: An Artist Guide to Building a Legacy in the 21st Century was published on January 9, 2026, and is available on Amazon. On January 31, Trina will host a Q&A and book signing at the NMSAF location from 6:00–9:00 p.m.. Editor Suzanne Redmond will facilitate the Q&A session, offering artists the opportunity to engage directly with the author and explore critical topics impacting creative careers today.
