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.
Social Media Management Basics: Tools and Tactics
Wed, Sept 20 | 1:00-2:00 pm
In this beginner-friendly workshop, we’ll show you how you can level up your social media, even if you’re on a tight budget, short on time, or new to tech.
Fundraising
101
Wed, May 31 | 1:00-2:00 pm
A well-planned and executed fundraising program is essential for any arts organization’s long-term vision and success. But how do you start? Join Jennifer O’Neill for a session on fundraising essentials and learn how to start or grow a fundraising program.
The Art of Managing Your Career
March 16 | 11:30 am–2:00 pm
The Art of Managing Your Career is a free workshop for early-stage professionals who want to solidify their careers in an artistic discipline. This is a hybrid event with the in-person component taking place at MUN’s Grenfell Campus at the Fine Art auditorium space or online through Microsoft Teams.
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.
Digital Marketing for Artists
Wed, May 17 | 1:00-2:00 pm
Join us as we dive into the different areas of digital marketing, from creating content and utilizing social media to promoting your art by using different sales channels or creating local listings to help people find you online
Build a Better Board: Tools and Templates
Tues, March 21 | 10:00–11:30 am
The topic of governance might not make for the most exciting conversation around the dinner table, but around the board table, it’s essential food for thought.
Income Tax for Freelance Artists
Wed, 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.
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?
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
