Business Workshops for Artists
Professional development for a more resilient arts sector.
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Tax Preparation for Self-Employed Artists
Understanding & Negotiating Artist Contracts
Grant Writing Insights with ArtsNL
IP Demystified
Artists' Legal Self-Defense 101
Financial Planning and Bookkeeping for Small Arts-Based Businesses
Introduction to Impact Measurement in the Arts
Financial Risk Management for Artists & Arts Organizations
Strategic Planning and Why It Matters
Grant Writing with ArtsNL 2025
Legal Workshop: Copyright
DIY Digital Solutions for Arts & Non-profits
Budgeting and Financial Planning for Self-Employed Artists
Contracts 101: Essentials for Artists and Arts Organizations
Tax Preparation for Self-Employed Artists
Financial Planning & Bookkeeping
Creative Green Tools Canada
Taxable vs. Exempt Supplies
Grow Your Impact with Volunteers
Grant Writing with ArtsNL
Introduction to GST/HST
Narrative Marketing Workshops for Artists and Arts Organizations
A series of hands-on workshops offering practical tools and strategies for weaving narrative and impact into your communications.
Upcoming Virtual Workshop: Narrative Marketing Q&A
Dave Sullivan, Marketing Specialist/ Writer
April 30, 2026
12:00PM- 1:30PM
Have a burning question about narrative marketing? Join us for a live virtual Q&A with Dave Sullivan, where we’ll dive into your real-world challenges, ideas, and next steps.This session is designed to be responsive and practical, so bring your questions, and Dave will offer insight, strategies, and guidance to help you strengthen your storytelling and marketing approach.Please submit your question in advance to help shape the conversation.This virtual workshop will take place on Zoom.
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Supported by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Explore Past Topics
Our workshops cover a variety of topics to help artists and arts organizations gain skills and knowledge to run their businesses.
Questions? Contact program coordinator Hazel Eckert at hazel@businessandartsnl.com
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Employment Law for Arts Organizations
Navigating Contracts
Incorporation vs. Sole Proprietorship
Intellectual Property Law
Navigating Corporate Sponsorships
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Income Tax for Freelance Artists
Fundraising for the Arts
Major Gifts, Making the Ask and Donor Stewardship
Navigating Corporate Sponsorships
Budgeting and Cash Flow
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Social Media 101
Writing a Press Release
What’s in a Brand?
Digital Marketing
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
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Building Accessibility Confidence 101
Nonprofit Governance Best Practices
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Grant Writing
Strategic Planning
Writing an artist bio
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This program is supported by our sister organization, Engaging Community and Arts NL. Help keep this programming free by making a donation today.

