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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\, Performers\n\nSonali Karnick (Conference host) – All in a Weekend | CBC\nAmanda Wanis – Program Officer at the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)\nCaroline Marcoux‑Gendron — Founder | Musique Immigration\nEleuthera Diconca‑Lippert – Singer / Songwriter / Choir Director\nFred Azeredo – Brazilian radio and theatre writer‑director | Trellis Microgrants Project Coordinator (ELAN)\nGavin Seal — Award‑winning filmmaker\, director\, producer\, and writer\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\nNicolas Lachance‑Brais – Concept Artist / 3D Generalist / Unreal Engine (UE) Artist\nOmar Bernal — Visual Artist\nRameez Karim — Dancer\, Founder | Veils of Bollywood\nSimon Peacock — Actor and President | ACTRA Montreal\n\n\nClick here for more information on our host\, speakers and performers.\n\n🔥 Cost to attend\nIn‑person $35 | Online‑only $15\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 \n10:15 AM – PERFORMANCE: Veils of Bollywood – Rameez Karim\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. Moderated by: Fred Azeredo (ELAN) \n11:30 AM – Creative Work and Mental Health\nWith Marianne Berthelette\, gain tools to navigate the psychological challenges of creative work. \n12:00 PM – Musique Immigration Launch\n12:15 PM – Lunch Break \n1:15 PM —  Money Models for Filmmakers\nDiscover practical strategies with Gavin Seal to build sustainable income and diversify your revenue streams. \n1:45 PM – PERFORMANCE: Eleuthera\n1:55 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 — LEARNING ACTIVITY: Build Your Dream Team\nWith YES Artist Business Coaches Stacey Lavender and Caroline Gauthier. \n3:30 PM — Understanding CALQ Funding\nWith Amanda Wanis and Guillaume Thériault\, learn how to navigate funding programs and apply with confidence. \n4:00 PM — Stop Waiting to be Discovered\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
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SUMMARY:NEW! Business Skills for Creative Souls Artists' Conference: Embrace Uncertainty and Create Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Embrace Uncertainty\, Create Opportunity and Grow Your Art Career\n📅 Date: Tuesday\, April 29\, 2025\n🕒 Time: 1 PM – 5 PM (Networking mixer with light snacks afterward)\n📍 Location: Unitarian Church of Montreal (5035 de Maisonneuve Ouest\, near Vendôme Metro) \n🎨 Calling All Quebec Artists!\nWhether you paint\, sculpt\, perform\, write\, or dream—we invite you to explore how creativity thrives in uncertainty at the Business Skills for Creative Souls Artists’ Conference: Embrace Uncertainty and Create Opportunity! 🚀  Join us for a one-of-a-kind event hosted by Sonali Karnick (CBC’s All in a Weekend)\, where we’ll explore how stepping into the unknown can fuel creativity\, spark innovation\,  open doors to new possibilities and grow your art career. \nLearn from the experiences of fellow artists as they discuss the challenges they’ve faced\, the risks they’ve taken\, and the rewards of staying open to change. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced artist\, this discussion will leave you motivated and ready to navigate uncertainty on your creative path!  \nWhy Attend?\n✨ Here’s what’s in store:\n✅ Dive into insights from industry experts to grow your creative business\n✅ Discover new ways to market and sell your art while staying true to your vision\n✅ Unlock how embracing uncertainty can be your unique edge\n✅ Forge connections with artists and professionals across disciplines\n✅ Walk away energized and equipped to elevate your artistic career \n💡 Sessions include: \n🎯 Boosting Your Online Presence: SEO Strategies for Artists\n🤝 Networking Tips and Tricks for Artists\n🚀 INSPIRING ARTISTS PANEL: Embrace Uncertainty and Create Opportunity\n🌟 Top Things NOT To Do in a Grant Application: Get Expert Grant-writing Tips\n🌐 Networking Event  \n🎤 Keynote Speaker: Patrick Corrigan\, General Director of Opéra de Montréal\, will inspire you to collaborate across art forms and thrive in today’s ever-changing artistic landscape. \nAdded bonus: The conversation doesn’t stop here! Join Artist Coach Caroline Gauthier for a special online debrief session on Thursday\, May 1st\, from 10 AM to 12 noon. Share your experiences\, reflect on key insights\, and continue growing in a supportive and welcoming space. \n🌟 Can’t join in person? No problem! The conference is accessible online\, ensuring that artists can participate from anywhere. \n🎭 All disciplines are welcome – let’s explore\, connect\, and thrive together! \nFuel your passion. Embrace the challenge. Your next creative breakthrough starts now. \nGET YOUR TICKET\n\nEvent Highlights & Schedule\n🕛 12 PM: Registration & Doors Open\n🕐 1 PM: Opening Address & Welcome\n🕜 1:30 PM: 🎤 Keynote Speaker: Patrick Corrigan\, General Director\, Opéra de Montréal\nDiscover how collaboration across art forms can help artists thrive in today’s evolving industry. Patrick Corrigan will share insights on adapting to change\, building a sustainable creative career\, and leveraging partnerships to expand artistic reach. \n🕑 2:00 PM: 🤝 Networking for Artists: Build Meaningful Connections – Gonzalo Coloma\, Former YES Artist Business Coach\nNetworking isn’t just about attending events—it’s about knowing who to connect with\, when\, and how. Learn practical strategies to build long-lasting relationships\, navigate networking events with confidence\, and create opportunities for collaboration. \n🕝 2:30 PM: 🎯 Boost Your Online Presence: SEO for Artists – Jordanne Erichsen\, Founder\, EXPRESS Voice Studio\nWant to show up first on Google when people search for your art? Jordanne Erichsen will share how she taught herself Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and brought her business to #1 on Google. Get practical tips on improving your website’s visibility\, optimizing your social media\, and attracting new audiences online. \n🕞 3:15 PM: 🎭 Inspiring Artists Panel: Embrace Uncertainty & Create Opportunity\nHear from successful artists about overcoming creative challenges\, taking risks\, and staying open to change. Featuring: \nDavid Hodges – CEO & Artist Manager\, Starseeker\nKezna Dalz – Multidisciplinary Artist\nKate Lavut – Writer & Performer\nGavin Seal – Filmmaker \n🕟 4:30 PM: 📝 Grant Writing Mistakes to Avoid: Expert Tips from the Canada Council for the Arts – David Phu\, Program Officer\, Canada Council for the Arts\nEver wondered why some grant applications succeed while others don’t? Learn common mistakes that artists make when applying for funding and how to improve your chances of securing grants. Join David Phu in a Q&A-style discussion alongside YES Artist Coach Caroline Gauthier to get insider tips on what funders look for. \n🕔 5:00 – 7:00 PM: 🌐 Networking Event\nWrap up the day with a relaxed networking mixer where you can connect with fellow artists\, potential collaborators\, and industry professionals. Share your artistic journey\, exchange ideas\, and build meaningful relationships in a warm and inspiring atmosphere. \nBonus Session: Continue the Conversation!\n📅 Thursday\, May 1\, 2025 | 🕙 10 AM – 12 PM | Online\nJoin YES Artist Coach Caroline Gauthier for a special online debrief session where you can reflect on conference insights\, share your experiences\, and continue growing in a supportive space. \nRegister Now!\nTake the leap into the unknown. Your creative path awaits. Reserve your spot today! \nREGISTER NOW\n  \nSupported by: \n \nMedia Partners: \n \n \nFor more information about our Artists Program\, click here.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/grow-your-art-career-embrace-uncertainty-and-create-opportunity/
LOCATION:Unitarian Church of Montréal\, 5035 Boul. de Maisonneuve Ouest\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H4A 1Y5\, Canada
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