Professional development for a more resilient arts sector
These workshops cover a variety of topics to help artists and arts organizations gain skills and knowledge to run their businesses.
Incorporation vs
Sole Proprietorship
Wed January 18 | 1:00–2:00 PM
Whether you’ve been a creative professional for years, or are just starting out, there might come a time when you start to consider if you should continue as a sole proprietor, or make the leap and incorporate. But which makes the most sense for you and your overall goals? Do you have a good grasp of the differences between each? Is incorporating worth the cost?
Income Tax for Freelance Artists
March 8, 2023 | 1-2:30 pm
Whether you’re a practicing artist or just starting out, this workshop aims to help you file your own taxes. In broad strokes, this session will focus on how the CRA typically deals with people working in the arts, how to calculate income and tax, and strategies for paying tax owed.
Grant Writing with ArtsNL
Wed February 8 | 1:00–2:30 pm
Our most popular workshop is back! Business & Arts NL is pleased to host a Professional Project Grant writing workshop with Katrina Rice, a Program Officer with ArtsNL. The workshop will focus on the preparation and submission of applications to the Professional Project Grants Program for individuals and groups.
Past topics have included:
- Income Tax for Freelance Artists
- Building Accessibility Confidence 101
- Incorporation vs. Sole Proprietorship
- Navigating Contracts
- Grant Writing
- Fundraising for the Arts
- Major Gifts, Making the Ask and Donor Stewardship
- Strategic Planning
- Nonprofit Governance Best Practices
- Intellectual Property Law
- Social Media
- Writing a Press Release
- What’s in a Brand?
- Employment Law for Arts Organizations
- Navigating Corporate Sponsorships
