Resource Type: Training & Past Workshops

If you’re a creative and artistic individual, it’s absolutely possible to follow your dreams and earn a healthy living as an artist. BUT, not everyone is cut out to make it as an artist. It’s a tough niche to break into.

So, you’ve got the writing part down, now how do you get it out into the world? This workshop will help to uncover the path to publication – both traditional and self-publishing routes – and some ways to help you avoid the slush pile.

Establishing a niche as a writer or editor is key to actually making some money doing the work! This workshop will help to demystify building a client list, developing contracts and invoices, and applying for grants to support your work.

Copyediting is more than just correcting typos! This workshop will introduce participants to the various kinds of editing that you’ll come across as a professional copyeditor and how to navigate the relationships you’ll develop in the process.

What does a copywriter actually do? This workshop will introduce you to the world of freelance copywriting and explore what you can expect should you pursue a career of organizing other people’s words.

How do you find, apply and have a successful artist residency? When you’re working to make it as an artist, residencies allow you the space and opportunity to create and pursue your art career goals.

Creative Accessibility is a series of online webinars and panel discussions that explore disability art, the experiences of artists with disabilities and how to make art accessible. These workshops are beneficial not only for emerging artists with disabilities, but artists at all levels of their career with and without disabilities.

Explore how technology plays a role in the modern art gallery as we speak with Robert Snowbird.

With twenty years in Canadian comedy, Erica Sigurdson shares some of her best practices for building your comedy business and increasing your income potential.

How does an artist make the leap from grad school to gallery? What does it take? What kind of prep do you need to do? How do you build up the confidence within yourself and your work to approach a gallery, pitch an idea, and make them believe in you? Then once you get that show, how do you pull it together?