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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 in-person workshop. \n\nRegister Now\n  \nPlease Note: Those wishing to obtain artist coaching services are encouraged to attend this free workshop first.   \nOnce you have 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. \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-4/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:YES Employment + Entrepreneurship\, 666 Sherbrooke Street West 7th Floor\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3A 1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artists,Arts,Daytime
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SUMMARY:The Autonomous Artist: Releasing Music in the Digital Era
DESCRIPTION:Take Control of Your Music Career: Releasing Music in the Digital Era\nAre you ready to take control of your music career and thrive as an independent artist? In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape\, mastering the art of music distribution\, promotion\, and revenue generation is essential. Join us on Wednesday\, May 6\, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM\, for an online workshop\, “The Autonomous Artist: Releasing Music in the Digital Era.” \nLed by Stephen Voyce\, a multi-award-winning recording artist\, this interactive session will provide you with the tools and strategies to successfully release your music\, promote it effectively\, and explore diverse revenue streams. \nKey Topics Covered\nReleasing Your Music: Digital Distribution\nLearn how to release your music across top platforms like Spotify\, Apple Music\, and YouTube Music. Discover the best practices for choosing a digital distribution service\, optimizing royalties\, and ensuring your tracks reach a global audience. \nPromoting Your Release: Word of Mouth and Social Media\nPromotion is critical to your success. Master strategies for building excitement around your music release using social media\, engaging with fans\, and leveraging word-of-mouth campaigns to amplify your reach. \nCreating Opportunities: Multiple Revenue Streams\nGo beyond streaming royalties. Explore how to generate income through licensing\, merchandise\, live performances\, collaborations\, and more\, building a sustainable career in music. \nManagers and Publicists: When and Why to Hire\nConsidering building a team? Learn when to hire managers or publicists\, how they can boost your career\, and the value they bring to your overall success without compromising your independence. \nWhy You Should Attend\nThis workshop is perfect for independent artists looking to navigate the music industry confidently. You’ll walk away with practical knowledge\, actionable steps\, and the confidence to take control of your music career. \nDon’t miss this chance to elevate your music journey. Register today! \nSign Up Now!\nGuest speaker: Stephen Voyce\, Multi-Award-Winning Recording Artist  \nAbout the speaker:\nBorn on the moon\, raised on Mars\, stuck on Earth\, reaching for the Stars  These are the words tattooed on the chest of an artist whose career has been spent looking for himself. A career that was born in darkness but\, through a journey of self-exploration\, introspection and acceptance\, found its way to a brighter tomorrow.  \nWith an ever growing following and fanbase\, multiple awards and nominations\, music releases spanning a decade\, collaborations with artists around the world\, this singer\, songwriter\, producer\, actor\, filmmaker\, science geek continues to shatter even his own expectations for himself. He’s learned to find meaning in not just his successes but also his missteps as they’ve led him to the person he is today. Through his journey he hopes to spread a message of self empowerment\, to remind the world that hope is always alive\, that that fire never truly burns out.  \nRegister Now!\n  \nPre-registration is required. This workshop is available online. \nOnce you register for the online workshop\, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log in. If you haven’t received the email an hour before the workshop starts\, please check your Spam/Junk folder. \nTo learn more about our services for Artists\, click here. \nThis low registration fee is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/take-control-music-career-releasing-music/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artists,Arts,Evening,Virtual
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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 in English and as an online\, live-streaming webinar. \n\nRegister Now\n  \nPlease Note: Those wishing to obtain artist coaching services are encouraged to attend this free workshop first.   \nOnce you register for the online workshop\, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log in. If you haven’t received the email an hour before the workshop starts\, please check your Spam/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-2/2026-05-25/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artists,Arts,Daytime,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Grant Writing Essentials for Artists: Two-Part Series
DESCRIPTION:Grant Writing Skills for Artists: Build Your Artistic Career with Confidence\nThe Grant Writing Two‑Part Mini Series is a hands‑on workshop designed to give artists practical tools to build sustainable\, thriving careers. Strengthen your grant applications with sharper pitches\, solid budgets\, and realistic timelines. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nDevelop a clear\, persuasive approach to funding applications using proven grant writing skills for artists.\nLearn how to structure\, write\, and present funding proposals that stand out to juries and funders.\n\n \nWorkshop Overview\nAbout the series\nYou know art. We can teach you business. \nThis two-part workshop is designed to equip artists with practical tools to build sustainable careers. We’ll cover essential business and marketing skills tailored specifically for artists. \nDevelop your artistic practice or business strategically in order to see growth! \nPart 1: The Pitch – Wednesday\, May 27\nYour art has potential – now you must represent it on paper in a way that will captivate the reader. In the first part of this series\, you’ll learn how to craft a compelling\, context-rich pitch that jumps off the page to effectively illustrate the true value of your art project. Starting with an essential grant-writing check-list\, you’ll understand how to represent your work with clarity and persuasion. \nPart 2: Budgets + Timelines – Wednesday\, June 3\nAll winning grant applications include cohesive\, well-thought-out budgets and timelines that accurately illustrate the project from both a time and financial perspective. In this session\, we’ll focus on developing a set of best practices for crafting budgets and timelines that enhance your future grant applications and drive results. \nSpeaker\nCaroline Gauthier\, MBA\, HEC & YES Artist Business Coach \nDetails\n\nCost: $35\nFormat: In person and online (live‑streaming webinar)\nPre‑registration: Required\n\nDon’t Miss Out: Reserve Your Spot Today!\n\nSave your seat for both workshops for $35.00. This small investment could transform your funding success. \n👉 Sign up now and take a major step toward mastering grant writing. \n\nReserve Your Spot!\n\nAbout the speaker:\nCaroline Gauthier first began her training as an opera singer\, earning her music degree at Université de Montréal\, before transitioning into theatre and film. Being of an entrepreneurial spirit\, she soon began producing stage shows and short films and co‑founding a film collective\, where she saw her films selected in festivals in Canada\, Europe and the United States. After a 12-year career in arts and media\, realizing that managing and coordinating were among her core strengths\, Caroline chose to pursue her passion for business by completing an MBA at HEC Montreal. \nKnown for her practicality\, empathy\, and rigor as well as her analytical mindset\, Caroline has long combined her creative sensibilities with a highly rational approach to move projects forward in both artistic and nonprofit contexts. \nAs a YES artist business coach\, she brings structure\, vision\, and follow‑through to artists and creative entrepreneurs\, helping them develop their projects from ideation to completion. \nPre‑registration is required. This workshop is presented in English and is available in person and as an online\, live‑streaming webinar. \nIf attending in person\, please arrive at the YES office (666 Sherbrooke Street West\, 7th floor) 15–30 minutes before the workshop begins. \nOnline participants will receive login instructions a few hours before the start. If you do not see the email\, please check your Spam or Junk folder. \nTo learn more about our services for artists\, click here. \nThis low registration fee is made possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/grant-writing-essentials-for-artists/
LOCATION:YES Employment + Entrepreneurship\, 666 Sherbrooke Street West 7th Floor\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3A 1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artists,Arts,Evening
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