YES Artists’ Conference:

Business Skills for Creative Souls

Transform Your Artistic Passion Into a Sustainable Career

YES is here to help artists across Quebec thrive! Whether you’re just starting your creative journey or looking to elevate your career, our expert coaching, themed workshops, events and resources are designed to guide you every step of the way.

Why Attend Our Business Skills for Creative Souls Artists’ Conference?

Our annual Business Skills for Creative Souls Artists’ Conference empowers artists and creative professionals to develop essential entrepreneurial skills for building sustainable careers. Taking place in Montreal and available online for participants across Quebec, this premier event brings together diverse talents from the artistic community.

What to Expect:

  • Insightful panel discussions with industry leaders

  • Inspiring keynote speakers sharing their success stories

  • Networking opportunities with creative professionals and organizations

  • Direct access to funding partners and arts organizations

Since 1999, this event has been a cornerstone of our thriving Artists’ Program helping countless artists achieve their professional and creative goals.

Calling All Artists! Embrace Uncertainty and Create Opportunity at the 2025 Artists’ Conference

At YES, we believe that uncertainty is where creativity truly thrives. The 2025 Artists’ Conference is your chance to transform challenges into opportunities and take your career to new heights.

Join us on April 29, 2025, in Montreal—or online from anywhere in Quebec—as we come together to learn, share, and connect. Through powerful keynote speakers and thought-provoking panel discussions, you’ll gain fresh insights and actionable strategies to navigate your artistic journey with confidence.

For over two decades, this event has empowered artists to turn their passion into sustainable success. This year, we invite you to embrace the unknown and discover what’s possible when creativity meets opportunity.

Your next step starts here. 🎟 Registration opens soon—don’t miss it!

Stay Tuned for This Year’s Event!

📅 Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 📍 Location: Unitarian Church of Montreal | 5035 Blvd. De Maisonneuve Ouest, Montreal, Quebec H3Z 2P8 🎨 Theme: Embrace Uncertainty and Create Opportunity

🎟 Registration opens soon—don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your artistic career!

Here’s what you can look forward to:

  • Gain insights from expert speakers

  • Connect with industry leaders and creative peers

  • Be inspired by successful artists and their stories

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Key Facts and Figures

We take pride in providing a vibrant hub where upcoming and well-established artists connect, share experiences, and, best of all, inspire. Over the years…

  • More than 3,700 attendees have participated in over 22 successful conferences
  • 329 speakers attended and shared their stories, experiences, and advice
  • Countless connections have been made between Quebec artists

Discover What You’ll Gain by Attending

  • Connect with fellow artists in Quebec’s vibrant artistic ecosystem through interactive networking activities!
  • Hear valuable insights from Quebec-based artists through panel discussions and a keynote speaker!
  • Learn essential tips and tricks to develop your entrepreneurial skills as an artist!
  • Become part of a supportive community dedicated to fostering artistic growth.

I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and listening to all the other wonderful panellists. We have a wonderful community of artists here, and it’s wonderful what the whole YES Montreal team does.

Victoria Sanchez

Actress/Filmmaker & Keynote Speaker

I just wanted to thank you for inviting me to be part of your conference today! It was a big pleasure and I feel privileged to be able to give back to you guys as you gave me so much at the start of my journey in Montreal. I loved being a part of it!

Cara Carmina

Illustrator & Panelist

Thank you again for having me today on the panel, it was really fun. It was wonderful being surrounded by so many wonderful beings.

Stephen Voyce

Recording Artist & Panelist

The conference was amazing, very inspiring, and it’s amazing to see how many lives of creative people have been touched by the work that YES does. Even though I’m still not great at networking, I met a few nice people, gave away some business cards, and left feeling as part of a community. I’m really happy to have been there.

Luis Valoyes

YES Artist Client & Conference Volunteer

Seasoned Guest Speakers

We strive to feature a diverse range of experienced speakers to provide our guests with a rich and diversified experience. Notable past speakers include:

Photos by Erica Steeves