Members receive discounts on Creative Manitoba courses, classes and workshops.
March 22, 2025
9:45 am - 3:00 pm
Creative Entrepreneurship Day is a one-day event for artists of all disciplines who are looking to develop their skills and further define their artistic practice. Through a series of presentations and interactive workshops, participants will gain entrepreneurial skills and learn how to use their current knowledge and expertise to create opportunities. The theme this year is Crafting Your Creative Signature. Leave your mark on the world by being true to your authentic self. Guided workshops, breakout sessions, a musical performance and more will help centre and prepare you to attack your creative business planning with renewed vigour!
Breakout sessions are opportunities to connect and discuss with each other in small groups, the conversation possibilities are endless! Come with questions and a desire to collaborate across artistic disciplines.
Creative Entrepreneurship 2025 will be presented in person. A catered lunch and morning refreshments will be provided for all participants.
Tickets are FREE for members and $30 for non-members. Individual memberships range from $15-$25 per year.
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SCHEDULE
9:30 am
Welcome/Meet & Greet
Doors open, grab a refreshment and meet and mingle with each other as we settle in for an inspiring event!
9:45 am
Musical Opener – Karina Joy
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Activating Your Artist Statements with Artbeat Studio
Kick off the morning with a collaborative workshop and discussion on who you are as an artist! What are your values? How do your present yourself? Join Artbeat Studio and Creative Manitoba’s Kara and Dora for an interactive workshop that will get you thinking about how to define your arts practice.
11:05 am – 12:25 pm
Breakout Session 1
Building Your Creative Business with Rubab Fatima
Turning your passion into a thriving art career takes more than talent—it takes strategy! In this workshop, you’ll map out the essential steps for building your business, create a timeline to keep yourself on track, and learn how to tackle deadlines without stress. Get ready to take charge of your creative future with a plan that works for you!
Finding Balance: Making Time for Your Art with Natalie Bell
Balancing your art with life’s other demands isn’t easy, but it doesn’t have to feel impossible. This workshop will help you carve out creative time, and create boundaries that protect your energy. Learn how to say “no” without guilt, say “yes” without burnout, and keep your passion front and center, even with a busy schedule!
12:30 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm – 2:25 pm
Breakout Session 2
Building Your Creative Business with Rubab Fatima
Turning your passion into a thriving art career takes more than talent—it takes strategy! In this workshop, you’ll map out the essential steps for building your business, create a timeline to keep yourself on track, and learn how to tackle deadlines without stress. Get ready to take charge of your creative future with a plan that works for you!
Goal Setting and Finding Balance with Natalie Bell
Balancing your art with life’s other demands isn’t easy, but it doesn’t have to feel impossible. This workshop will help you carve out creative time, set goals for your artistry and create boundaries that protect your energy. Learn how to say “no” without guilt, say “yes” without burnout, and keep your passion front and center with useful goal-setting tools, even with a busy schedule!
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
The Next Steps
This final session will be all about understanding the next steps in your artistic journey. Get your burning questions answered and finish the day learning about Creative Manitoba’s brand new Creative Hub! Set up your profile and get connecting with other industry professionals across Manitoba!
SPEAKERS
COMING SOON!
March 22, 2025
9:45 am - 3:00 pm
Venue: Creative Manitoba - 4th Floor, 245 McDermot Avenue
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Cancellation policy
Creative Manitoba reserves the right to cancel or postpone any event where a minimum registration level has not been met. Participants registered for an event that is cancelled by Creative Manitoba will receive a full refund.
Registrants may cancel up to one week before the event to receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued to registrants who cancel within one week of the event start date. No refunds will be issued for registrants who do not attend.
Substitute participants are allowed in most cases, but not all. Please check with us ahead of time if you wish to send a substitute participant by calling 204-927-2787.
It is our intent that Creative Manitoba programs and events foster a supportive, nonthreatening environment for everyone to participate and share in - regardless of gender, ability, ethnicity or cultural differences. We ask that you please be welcoming and respectful of world views that differ from your own.