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SUMMARY:NEW! Business Skills for Creative Souls Artists Conference: Art in the Face of Adversity
DESCRIPTION:Register for the Business Skills for Creative Soul Artists Conference and Grow Your Creative Career\n  \n📅 Friday\, April 24\, 2026\n🕒 10 AM – 6 PM (Doors open at 9 AM + networking mixer)\n📍 Unitarian Church of Montreal (near Vendôme Metro) \nExperience a full day of learning\, connection\, and growth alongside industry experts like Gavin Seal\, Simon Peacock\, and Isabelle Van Grimde. \nGain the tools you need to adapt\, fund your work\, and build visibility in today’s rapidly evolving creative landscape. \n🔥 Why Attend?\n\nAdapt your creative practice to the age of AI\nLearn practical funding strategies (including CALQ insights)\nIncrease your visibility and grow your audience\nSupport your mental health as a creative professional\nBuild meaningful connections with artists and industry leaders\n\n\n🎤 Featured Speakers & Experts\n\nCaroline Marcoux‑Gendron — Founder | Musique Immigration\nGavin Seal — Award‑winning filmmaker\, director\, producer\, and writer\nGonzalo Coloma — Interim Executive Director | YES\nGuillaume Thériault — Multidisciplinary arts\, travel grants (multidisciplinary arts)\, comedy | CALQ\nIsabelle Van Grimde — Artistic Director\nKalika Hastings — Publicist and Brand Strategist\nMarianne Berthelette — Secretary and Director of Support and Training Services | Centre psychologique pour artistes\nOmar Bernal — Visual Artist\nRameez Karim — Dancer\, Founder | Veils of Bollywood\nSimon Peacock — Actor and President | ACTRA Montreal\n\n\n🔥 Early Bird Offer: $25\n\nRegister by April 13 and save $10 on your in‑person ticket. \nRegular pricing: In‑person $35 | Online‑only $15 \n\n  \n🚀 Take Action Now\nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn\, connect\, and grow with Montreal’s creative community. \n  \n\n\n  \n  \n🧠 Event Schedule Highlights\n10:00 AM — Welcome\nWith Gonzalo Caloma\, Interim Executive Director\, YES \n10:25 AM — PANEL: Building an Artistic Life After Migration\nWith Omar Bernal\, Caroline Marcoux-Gendron\, and Rameez Karim\, explore how to redefine your artistic identity in a new cultural context. \n11:55 AM — Money Models for Filmmakers\nDiscover practical strategies with Gavin Seal to build sustainable income and diversify your revenue streams. \n1:25 PM — Creative Work and Mental Health\nWith Marianne Berthelette\, gain tools to navigate the psychological challenges of creative work. \n2:00 PM — PANEL: Creative Practice in the Age of AI\nA must-attend discussion with Nicolas Lachance-Brais\, Simon Peacock\, and Isabelle Van Grimde on how AI is shaping creative industries. \n3:00 PM — Workshop: Build Your Dream Team\nWith YES Artist Business Coaches Stacey Lavender and Caroline Gauthier. \n3:35 PM — Understanding CALQ Funding\nWith Guillaume Thériault\, learn how to navigate funding programs and apply with confidence. \n4:05 PM — Build Your Visibility\nWith Kalika Hastings\, learn how to take control of your visibility and grow your audience. \n5:00 PM — Networking Event\nConnect with fellow artists\, collaborators\, and industry professionals in a relaxed setting. \n\n👥 Who Should Attend\n\nArtists and creatives of all disciplines\nNewcomers building their professional network\nFilmmakers and multidisciplinary creators\nArtists seeking funding\, visibility\, or business skills\n\n\n🌐 Attend In Person or Online\nJoin us in person for the full experience or attend online to access key sessions and insights. \nRegister today and take a meaningful step forward in your creative career. \n  \n \n  \n  \n\n  \nSupported by: \n\n\n \nMedia Partners: \n\n\n \n\n\n \nFor more information about our Artists Program\, click here.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/build-skills-to-thrive-as-an-artist/
LOCATION:Unitarian Church of Montréal\, 5035 Boul. de Maisonneuve Ouest\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H4A 1Y5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artists,Arts,Daytime,Networking
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SUMMARY:Career Check-In
DESCRIPTION:Book Your Free Career Check-In | Get Job Search Support in 15 Minutes\nSometimes\, all it takes is a quick conversation to get unstuck. Are you wondering if your CV is working\, do you need a cover letter\, are unsure how to answer a tricky interview question\, or just need a sounding board? These drop-in consults are your chance to get personalized\, no-pressure support—right on your lunch break. \nCareer Check-In sessions are a great way to get personalized\, fast\, and practical job search support without a long wait or big commitment. Whether you’re unsure if your resume is effective\, stuck on writing a cover letter\, preparing for an interview\, or just need guidance to move forward\, this 15-minute check-in could be exactly what you need. \nFast\, Focused\, Personalized Help\nCareer Check-Ins are offered on select Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 PM–1:00 PM. Appointments are designed to fit into your lunch hour. Our employment experts will meet with you one-on-one to address your specific questions and concerns. It’s a chance to get tailored advice on job search strategies\, applications\, interview prep\, and more. \nOpen to All Job Seekers\nThis service is free and open to all job seekers. Whether you’re just getting started\, transitioning into a new field\, or stuck in a rut. A quick conversation can go a long way in giving you clarity and motivation to take your next steps with confidence. \nBook your free Career Check-In and take a small but powerful step forward in your job search journey today. \nPre-registration is required.  \n💡 Important: These sessions are open to Quebec residents only. \nSpaces are limited\, and booking is required. \nFor more information or to reserve your spot\, email us. \nFind out more about our Employment Services here. \n*We are located at 666 Sherbrooke Street West\, 7th floor.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/get-job-search-support-in-15-minutes/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Employment
ORGANIZER;CN="YES Employment + Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:info@yesmontreal.ca
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