YES Artists’ Conference:
Business Skills for Creative Souls
Introducing: The Artists' Conference
Stay tuned for next year’s event, where you can:
- Learn new skills from expert speakers
- Network with industry leaders
- Get inspired by successful artists
YES helps artists transform their creative passion into a sustainable income—regardless of age or location across Quebec. Whether you’re just starting your artistic journey or looking to expand your existing career, we provide expert coaching, themed workshops, and events to guide you toward success.
Our Business Skills for Creative Souls Artists’ Conference is designed to empower artists and creative professionals by equipping them with essential entrepreneurial skills for building sustainable careers. This annual conference takes place in Montreal and connects artists across Quebec.
Since 1999, this event has been a cornerstone of our thriving Artists’ Program. It offers panel discussions, networking opportunities, keynote speakers, and direct access to arts organizations and funding partners.
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Stay tuned for next year’s event, where you can:
- Learn new skills from expert speakers
- Network with industry leaders
- Get inspired by successful artists
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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
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Connect with fellow artists in Quebec’s vibrant artistic ecosystem through interactive networking activities!
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Hear valuable insights from Quebec-based artists through panel discussions and a keynote speaker!
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Learn essential tips and tricks to develop your entrepreneurial skills as an artist!
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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.
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!
Thank you again for having me today on the panel, it was really fun. It was wonderful being surrounded by so many wonderful beings.
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.
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:
- David Usher (artist, bestselling author, and founder of Reimagine AI)
- Kid Koala (scratch DJ, music producer, theatre producer, film composer)
- Kevin Tierney (film producer)
- Steve Galluccio (screenwriter and playwright)
- Yann Martel (author of the Man Booker Prize-winning novel Life of Pi)
- Lorraine Klaasen (world music singer)
- Oliver Jones (jazz pianist, organist, composer and arranger)
- Andy Nulman (co-founder of Just For Laughs comedy festival)
Photos by Erica Steeves