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SUMMARY:Jump Start Your Art + Financing Options
DESCRIPTION:  \nJump Start Your Art: Begin Your Journey to a Profitable Artistic Career\n  \nAre you ready to take your artistic passion to the next level and make a sustainable living from your creativity? Jump Start Your Art is the perfect workshop for artists who want to build a business or career around their talent but need guidance on how to get started. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn at Jump Start Your Art\nIn this free workshop\, we’ll introduce you to the essential tools\, resources\, and strategies for launching your artistic career. You’ll discover key services offered by YES and other arts organizations in the community\, as well as gain valuable insights into the arts industry. We’ll touch upon vital topics such as: \n\nIndustry Overview\nLearn about the arts industry landscape\, its challenges\, and opportunities for growth. \nMarketing and Promotion Tips\nUnderstand how to market your art effectively and reach a wider audience. \nBuilding Stakeholder Relationships\nDiscover the importance of cultivating relationships with galleries\, clients\, and collaborators. \nNavigating Funding and Grants\nGet essential tips on how to understand the funding landscape and write compelling grant proposals. \n\nPersonal Consultation for Artistic Growth\nAfter the workshop\, you’ll have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an experienced artist coach who will help identify which services best suit your specific needs. Whether you’re a new artist or looking to grow your existing practice\, our artist coaching is designed to provide personalized guidance and actionable next steps. \nOne-on-One Artist Coaching\nA free 15-minute session with a YES Artist Coach is available for new clients to explore the services that can support your journey. Existing clients can use this time to address any small issues in their creative practice or business. \nPre-registration is required. Available as an online\, live-streaming webinar as well as in person. \n\nRegister Now\n  \nPlease Note: Those wishing to obtain artist coaching services are encouraged to attend this free workshop first.   \nIf you registered for the in-person workshop\, please arrive at the YES office\, located at 666 Sherbrooke Street West\, 7th floor\, 15–30 minutes before the workshop begins. \nFor online participants\, you will receive an email with login instructions a few hours before the workshop starts. If you don’t see the email one hour before the start time\, please check your Spam or Junk folder. \nTo learn more about our services for Artists\, click here. \nThis free workshop is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/jump-start-your-art-3/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:YES Employment + Entrepreneurship\, 666 Sherbrooke Street West 7th Floor\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3A 1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Daytime,Networking
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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
ORGANIZER;CN="YES Employment + Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:info@yesmontreal.ca
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SUMMARY:Jump Start Your Art + Financing Options
DESCRIPTION:  \nJump Start Your Art: Begin Your Journey to a Profitable Artistic Career\n  \nAre you ready to take your artistic passion to the next level and make a sustainable living from your creativity? Jump Start Your Art is the perfect workshop for artists who want to build a business or career around their talent but need guidance on how to get started. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn at Jump Start Your Art\nIn this free workshop\, we’ll introduce you to the essential tools\, resources\, and strategies for launching your artistic career. You’ll discover key services offered by YES and other arts organizations in the community\, as well as gain valuable insights into the arts industry. We’ll touch upon vital topics such as: \n\nIndustry Overview\nLearn about the arts industry landscape\, its challenges\, and opportunities for growth. \nMarketing and Promotion Tips\nUnderstand how to market your art effectively and reach a wider audience. \nBuilding Stakeholder Relationships\nDiscover the importance of cultivating relationships with galleries\, clients\, and collaborators. \nNavigating Funding and Grants\nGet essential tips on how to understand the funding landscape and write compelling grant proposals. \n\nPersonal Consultation for Artistic Growth\nAfter the workshop\, you’ll have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an experienced artist coach who will help identify which services best suit your specific needs. Whether you’re a new artist or looking to grow your existing practice\, our artist coaching is designed to provide personalized guidance and actionable next steps. \nOne-on-One Artist Coaching\nA free 15-minute session with a YES Artist Coach is available for new clients to explore the services that can support your journey. Existing clients can use this time to address any small issues in their creative practice or business. \nPre-registration is required. Available as an online\, live-streaming webinar as well as in person. \n\nRegister Now\n  \nPlease Note: Those wishing to obtain artist coaching services are encouraged to attend this free workshop first.   \nIf you registered for the in-person workshop\, please arrive at the YES office\, located at 666 Sherbrooke Street West\, 7th floor\, 15–30 minutes before the workshop begins. \nFor online participants\, you will receive an email with login instructions a few hours before the workshop starts. If you don’t see the email one hour before the start time\, please check your Spam or Junk folder. \nTo learn more about our services for Artists\, click here. \nThis free workshop is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/jump-start-your-art-3/2026-07-06/
LOCATION:YES Employment + Entrepreneurship\, 666 Sherbrooke Street West 7th Floor\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3A 1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Daytime,Networking
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