Workshops for Artists

Empower your creativity with business-focused workshops

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!

Featured Classes & Workshops for Artists

Check out some of our upcoming workshops tailored to artists who want to increase their business acumen, develop their artistic practice, or just brush up on some hard skills. See the full list of workshops below.

Red graphic with woman in leather jacket facing camera and smiling. Boxing gloves in background, text reads Rolling with the Punches with Elvira Kurt

Rolling with the Punches with Elvira Kurt – The Business of Comedy

January 15, 2026
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Money Basics for Makers with Kathryn Kerr

December 9, 2025

Need a more concentrated approach?

Do you need a professional kick start to your creative career? Do you need support and direction with the business side of your art? Feel a need to connect with peers facing similar challenges?

The Art of Managing Your Career may be for you! Guided by a knowledgeable team leader, this program provides artists with access to a professional co-working space and business skills training with guest lecturing by seasoned industry professionals. Participants will also get access to coaching from industry experts in business planning, finance and tax management, marketing and social media, and life work balance. This program is open to artists of all disciplines running their own creative practice.

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Spring renewal for your arts business

Creative Entrepreneurship Day is Creative Manitoba’s annual conference for emerging artists of all disciplines and ages. It’s a day designed to teach you the basics of how to take your art into the world as a self-employed business, no matter the discipline. Every spring, we learn from a new group of amazing local creators who’ve been through it all.

All Creative Manitoba Workshops for Artists