Business Workshops for Artists
Creative Manitoba works with various partner organizations to offer one-off workshops and workshop series throughout the year. All of our programs have a focus on the business side of being an artist and are taught by artists and professionals from a variety of disciplines. Topics include artist taxes, grant writing, arts marketing, social media, artist websites, and more. Check out all of the upcoming workshops!
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
In this workshop, you will learn how to write a grant application for your individual art practice, including how to prepare a budget and résumé.
January 22, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Join ceramic artist Rachael Kroeker in this workshop to unlock the secrets to pricing your work with confidence.
January 23, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join comedian Courtney Gilmour in this online workshop, where we will learn the basics of joke writing, performance, and how to be your authentic self on stage!
CourtneyGilmour
February 4, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Thursday, February 20, 2025
In this workshop, artists of all disciplines will learn how to enhance accessibility within your arts practice and broaden your audience.
February 20, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and artists Albert McLeod (Cree) and Lita Fontaine (Dakota/Anishinaabe), will facilitate in guiding participants through a holistic hands-on experience enhancing the learning of Self and Indigenous Ways of Knowing.
Ozhitoon Day 1
March 7, 2025
10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Ozhitoon Day 2
March 8, 2025
10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Join presenter Debbie Anderson as she explores the critical role of editing in the publishing journey, highlighting importance in enhancing clarity, coherence, and impact.
Self-Publishing Inside the Edit
March 13, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Jean-Guy Talbot will give us the inside scoop on tax preparation for artists, performers, and comedians and you’ll learn how to keep more of what you earned and pay less taxes.
TAXES for Artists
March 18, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Previous Workshops
Artist Boot Camp: Grant Writing with Liz Barron Part 1 – Proposals
EVER FUNNY- From TikTok to Stand Up Comedy with Sherry Mckay
Creative Accessibility Across Canada: Through My Lens