Events for Artists
We offer a variety of artist focused workshops and events that will help you grow your artistic practice or arts-based business.
Workshops are facilitated by subject specialists trained to help you navigate the business challenges in your career.
NEW! CommUNITY Arts Open House / Schmoozer with YES/ELAN/QWF/QDF
Café Pista 1587 St Laurent Blvd, Montreal, Quebec, Canada🎨 Calling All Quebec Artists! 🎭 Ready to SCHMOOZE and build connections that can elevate your career? Join us for CommUNITY Arts Open House / Schmoozer with YES/ELAN/QWF/QDF, an epic arts mixer […]
Jump Start Your Art + Financing Options (Hybrid Workshop)
YES Employment + Entrepreneurship 666 Sherbrooke Street West 7th Floor, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaThis workshop is the starting point for artists who are doing what they love but not quite making a living yet. We’ll outline the services and resources available to you at YES and from other arts organizations in the community, and touch upon key things to consider in building a career or business in the arts. Topics include: getting to know your industry, marketing/promotion, developing relationships with stakeholders, understanding the funding landscape and essential grant-writing tips.
Grant Writing Essentials 2-Part Mini Series
YES Employment + Entrepreneurship 666 Sherbrooke Street West 7th Floor, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaThis two-part mini-series is designed to help artists gain the necessary business know-how to start their ventures on the right foot. It focuses on essential grant-writing techniques, including crafting a persuasive “pitch,” budgeting, timelines, and other handy tips to help you turn out grant applications that are as strong and outstanding as your work. Develop your artistic practice or business strategically in order to see real growth now.