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SUMMARY:Demystifying Business Registration for Artists
DESCRIPTION:Demystifying Business Registration for Artists: Formalize Your Creative Business\n  \nAre you an artist looking to formalize your creative business but unsure where to start? Join our free workshop\, Demystifying Business Registration for Artists\, and gain the knowledge you need to take your art career to the next level. \n\nWhy Register Your Creative Business?\nWhether you’re a painter\, musician\, writer\, or any other type of creative\, understanding the business side of your craft is essential. This workshop will help you: \n\nUnderstand the distinctions between business registration\, incorporation\, and tax numbers.\nExplore the legal and accounting implications of each step.\nLearn about tax rates and obligations to ensure compliance.\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\nDuring this interactive workshop\, we’ll cover: \n\nBusiness Structures: Learn the differences between sole proprietorship\, partnerships\, and incorporation\, and what’s best for your art practice.\nTax Essentials: Get a clear understanding of tax obligations\, rates\, and how to obtain a tax number.\nKey Steps and Timelines: Discover what is mandatory\, what is optional\, and when to act.\n\n  \nWho Should Attend\nThis workshop is perfect for artists at any stage of their careers who want to: \n\nTransition from hobbyist to professional.\nEnsure their business meets legal and financial requirements.\nGain confidence in navigating the complexities of business registration.\n\n  \nSpeaker: Fei Huang &Sahib Kaur Dhaliwal | Legal Information Officers \n\nReady to Take the Next Step?\nFormalizing your art business doesn’t have to be daunting. Register for Demystifying Business Registration for Artists today and start building a professional foundation for your creative career. \n\n\nRegister Now!\n\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/demystifying-business-registration-for-artists/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Daytime,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="YES Employment + Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:info@yesmontreal.ca
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SUMMARY:Lights\, Camera\, Action: How to Grow Your Career as an Emerging Filmmaker
DESCRIPTION:  \nKickstart Your Career as an Emerging Filmmaker!\n  \nAre you ready to grow your career as an emerging filmmaker?  Join award-winning filmmaker Gavin Seal for an immersive online workshop designed to elevate your filmmaking career. Happening on Wednesday\, October 21\, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM\, this workshop is perfect for both beginners and seasoned creatives looking to navigate the film industry with confidence. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn\nDive deep into the world of filmmaking through three enlightening case studies: \n\nA $750 no-budget film: Learn the art of doing more with less.\nA self-financed $10\,000 project: Understand the challenges and rewards of personal investment.\nA $60\,000 grant-funded film: Discover the secrets to successful grant applications and leveraging funding.\n\n\nKey Topics Covered\nThis workshop will cover: \n\nGrant Writing: Learn how to craft compelling grant proposals to secure funding for your projects.\nPersonal Marketing: Build your personal brand to stand out in a competitive industry.\nFilm Markets\, Festivals\, and Awards: Navigate these crucial avenues to gain recognition.\nDistribution and Licensing: Unlock revenue opportunities and reach your audience effectively.\n\n\nWhy Attend?\nWhether you’re just starting out or have some experience\, this workshop will provide practical strategies for success. Gavin Seal’s expertise as an alumnus of prestigious programs like TIFF Lab and Netflix DOV Pitch Program ensures you’ll gain actionable insights to grow your career as an emerging filmmaker. \n  \nRegister Today!\nDon’t miss this opportunity to boost your filmmaking career. Register now and take the first step toward unlocking your full potential in the film industry! \nReserve Your Spot!\n  \nGuest speaker: Gavin Seal\, Award‑winning filmmaker\, Director\, Producer & Writer   \nAbout the speaker\nGavin Seal is an award-winning filmmaker\, entrepreneur\, and alumnus of labs from TIFF to Berlinale. Gavin’s 15 years of experience span a Writers Guild of Canada screenwriting prize\, creative-studio leadership at Mattel and Shopify\, and below-the-line credits on HBO\, Netflix\, and Apple series. As President of Intersectionnel Films and founder of Win Film Grants (winfilmgrants.ca)\, Gavin champions courageous storytelling that reaches audiences through innovative marketing strategies. Learn more at howtomakemovies.ca.  \n \nRegister now for our exclusive workshop designed to empower you as a filmmaker. Don’t miss the chance to elevate your skills and take your artistry to new heights. Secure your spot today for only $20.00!* \n  \nRegister Now!\n  \nPre-registration is required. This workshop is available in English and 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/grow-your-career-as-an-emerging-filmmaker/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artists,Arts,Evening,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="YES Employment + Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:info@yesmontreal.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261026T133000
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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 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-4/2026-10-26/
LOCATION:YES Employment + Entrepreneurship\, 666 Sherbrooke Street West 7th Floor\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3A 1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artists,Arts,Daytime
ORGANIZER;CN="YES Employment + Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:info@yesmontreal.ca
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SUMMARY:NEW! Online Discoverability: Search Visibility in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:Being discoverable online isn’t just about having a website or posting regularly. It’s about understanding how people search for art\, services\, and businesses\, and how search engines and AI tools find and interpret information. \nIn this workshop\, Jordanne Erichsen will introduce the basics of search visibility and how creative entrepreneurs can apply them across their online presence\, from websites and social media to podcasts and other platforms. \nParticipants will learn how to:\n\nUnderstand the basics of how search works and what influences visibility.\nIdentify the keywords and search terms their audiences and customers are actually using.\nApply basic principles of search-optimized content across online platforms.\nImprove their visibility in both Google and AI-powered search tools.\nMake their online presence easier for audiences and potential customers to find and understand.\n\nWhy attend?\nArtists and creative entrepreneurs often spend a lot of time creating content without knowing whether the people they want to reach will actually find it. Understanding how search works can help you make more informed choices about what you put online and how you describe your work. \nWho should attend?\nEmerging artists and creative entrepreneurs who want to better understand how people find them online and learn practical ways to improve their search visibility without needing to become digital marketing experts. \nWorkshop Details\nOnline Discoverability: Search Visibility in the Age of AI\nSpeaker: Jordanne Erichsen\, Founder\, CEO EXPRESS Voice Studio “ARTISTS WHO TEACH”\, Head of SEO\, Outsmart Labs\nDate: Wednesday\, October 28\, 2026\nTime: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. \nReserve Your Spot!\nAbout the speaker\nJordanne Erichsen builds audiences. She spent the first chapter of her career doing it from a stage and has spent the second doing it in search.  \nClassically trained as an opera singer\, she earned a B.Mus in opera from the University of Regina and an M.Mus in opera from the University of Ottawa before relocating to New York City on scholarship to continue her studies under Dr. Michael Warren. Her expertise extends into vocal pedagogy and performance longevity. She completed more than 500 hours of formal training in the Alexander Technique\, studying through the BodyMinded program in Australia and at the Montreal Alexander Technique School\, and in 2014 launched The Singers Tension Podcast\, examining the mechanics of healthy\, sustainable singing.  \nIn 2018 she founded Express Voice Studio\, a national platform pairing emerging Canadian artists with private voice students. It was built on a conviction that has shaped her work ever since: artists require financial autonomy to sustain a creative life. The studio was structured to compensate its teaching artists well above the prevailing institutional rate\, and for many of its instructors it became the most lucrative teaching work of their careers.  \nThat work led her to the discipline she practices today. Jordanne is Head of SEO at Outsmart Labs\, a Miami-based digital marketing agency\, where she leads search strategy across the firm’s client portfolio\, directing technical architecture\, content strategy\, and the measurement frameworks that tie organic performance to revenue. \nSecure your spot today for only $20.00!* \nRegister Now!\n  \nPre-registration is required. This workshop is available in English\, in-person and 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. If you have registered for the in-person workshop please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time of the workshop. Our address is 666 Sherbrooke Street West\, on the 7th floor. \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/online-discoverability-search-visibility-ai/
LOCATION:YES Employment + Entrepreneurship\, 666 Sherbrooke Street West 7th Floor\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3A 1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artists,Arts,Evening,Networking,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="YES Employment + Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:info@yesmontreal.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261116T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261116T153000
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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-2/2026-11-16/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artists,Arts,Daytime,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="YES Employment + Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:info@yesmontreal.ca
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SUMMARY:Demystifying Business Registration for Artists
DESCRIPTION:Demystifying Business Registration for Artists: Formalize Your Creative Business\n  \nAre you an artist looking to formalize your creative business but unsure where to start? Join our free workshop\, Demystifying Business Registration for Artists\, and gain the knowledge you need to take your art career to the next level. \n\nWhy Register Your Creative Business?\nWhether you’re a painter\, musician\, writer\, or any other type of creative\, understanding the business side of your craft is essential. This workshop will help you: \n\nUnderstand the distinctions between business registration\, incorporation\, and tax numbers.\nExplore the legal and accounting implications of each step.\nLearn about tax rates and obligations to ensure compliance.\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\nDuring this interactive workshop\, we’ll cover: \n\nBusiness Structures: Learn the differences between sole proprietorship\, partnerships\, and incorporation\, and what’s best for your art practice.\nTax Essentials: Get a clear understanding of tax obligations\, rates\, and how to obtain a tax number.\nKey Steps and Timelines: Discover what is mandatory\, what is optional\, and when to act.\n\n  \nWho Should Attend\nThis workshop is perfect for artists at any stage of their careers who want to: \n\nTransition from hobbyist to professional.\nEnsure their business meets legal and financial requirements.\nGain confidence in navigating the complexities of business registration.\n\n  \nSpeaker: Fei Huang &Sahib Kaur Dhaliwal | Legal Information Officers \n\nReady to Take the Next Step?\nFormalizing your art business doesn’t have to be daunting. Register for Demystifying Business Registration for Artists today and start building a professional foundation for your creative career. \n\n\nRegister Now!\n\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/demystifying-business-registration-for-artists/2026-11-25/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Daytime,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="YES Employment + Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:info@yesmontreal.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261207T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261207T153000
DTSTAMP:20260730T195410Z
CREATED:20241216T185732Z
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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-2/2026-12-07/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artists,Arts,Daytime,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="YES Employment + Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:info@yesmontreal.ca
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