We will walk through record-keeping requirements, and responsibilities for a self-employed business owner so you can feel confident you have the documents you need when it comes to tax filing.
This 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.
Join a vibrant community of visionaries, as we explore the keys to unlocking your full artistic potential. Dive into dynamic sessions on cultivating creativity, overcoming challenges, and mastering the business of art. Connect with seasoned professionals, gain insights into navigating the evolving art landscape, and leave inspired to not only create but to thrive as an artist. This conference is your roadmap to artistic success and fulfillment. Don't miss your chance to gain strategies for thriving as an artist - reserve your spot now!
Are you a perfectionist? Do you find it difficult to receive recognition for a job well done? Do you often find yourself downplaying or minimizing your accomplishments even though the successes you’ve attained are legitimate? If you’ve answered yes, then please join us for this free workshop where we will be talking about how to better understand this all-too-common phenomenon and take steps to build confidence and validate your skills, strengths, and value!
Join us for this workshop, where you will be guided on how to navigate the intricate process of releasing an album. We will cover a 6-week strategy that will cover pre-launch preparations, finalizing eye-catching visuals, and follow-up after release.
This 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.
In this session, we will unpack the importance of why women need to know their worth, learn how to become more comfortable with being assertive and clearly define their goals so that they are able to effectively negotiate and achieve greater success.
This 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.
This workshop will help you to determine the key elements of a standard contract, to understand its drafting, and to become more familiar with the basics of its interpretation so you can better protect yourself, your art and your labour.
Embark on a career-boosting journey in our condensed filmmaker workshop! Explore the funding landscape, from public to industry grants, and gain insights on kickstarting your career and growing your resume. Learn to plan your filmmaking path strategically. Whether you're a novice or a pro, this workshop is your compact guide to navigating the industry and unlocking your potential!
This 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.
Learn essential tips and tricks for answering calls for submissions and submitting your applications. This workshop will also include special tips and insights on how you can apply to the 2024 edition of our What the Pop! Art Pop-up Exhibition Series.