NEW! Demystifying Business Registration for Artists

YES Employment + Entrepreneurship 666 Sherbrooke Street West 7th Floor, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Join us to understand the differences between business registration, incorporation, and tax numbers. Learn the processes involved for each. Gain insights into tax rates and your tax obligations to help you stay compliant. And get clarity on what is mandatory, what is optional, and the right timing for each step.  

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Jump Start Your Art + Financing Options (Online Workshop)

Online / Remote , Canada

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.

Beyond Basics: Elevate Your Etsy Game

Online / Remote , Canada

Join us for a hands-on virtual workshop focused on Search Engine Optimization (SEO) tailored specifically for Etsy sellers. Learn how to craft compelling product titles, descriptions, and tags that not only captivate your audience but also boost your listings in Etsy's search rankings.

Pay Your Bills With Your Art

Online / Remote , Canada

Join us as we reveal proven strategies and tactics to build a brand and earn an income selling your art. Learn how to leverage social media, galleries, art dealers, and more to find a wider audience and build your practice.

Breaking Barriers: Unlocking Assertiveness – Communicating With Confidence

Online / Remote , Canada

Are you ready to take control of your career and express yourself with confidence? Have you been trying to find your assertiveness but constantly get reminded by that nagging internal voice or societal challenges that leave you feeling unprepared? If you answered yes, then this workshop is for you!

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Jump Start Your Art + Financing Options (Hybrid Workshop)

YES Employment + Entrepreneurship 666 Sherbrooke Street West 7th Floor, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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.

Grant Writing Essentials 2-Part Mini Series

YES Employment + Entrepreneurship 666 Sherbrooke Street West 7th Floor, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

This 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.