Business Skills for Creative Souls

Please note: In order to attend this workshop, you must register using this link. RSVPing through Meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.

Are you ready to take your artistic passion to the next level and make a sustainable living from your creativity? Jump Start Your Art is the perfect workshop for artists who want to build a business or career around their talent but need guidance on how to get started.

What You’ll Learn at Jump Start Your Art

In this free workshop, we’ll introduce you to the essential tools, resources, and strategies for launching your artistic career. You’ll discover key services offered by YES and other arts organizations in the community, as well as gain valuable insights into the arts industry. We’ll touch upon vital topics such as:

Industry Overview
Learn about the arts industry landscape, its challenges, and opportunities for growth.

Marketing and Promotion Tips
Understand how to market your art effectively and reach a wider audience.

Building Stakeholder Relationships
Discover the importance of cultivating relationships with galleries, clients, and collaborators.

Navigating Funding and Grants
Get essential tips on how to understand the funding landscape and write compelling grant proposals.

Personal Consultation for Artistic Growth
After the workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an experienced artist coach who will help identify which services best suit your specific needs. Whether you’re a new artist or looking to grow your existing practice, our artist coaching is designed to provide personalized guidance and actionable next steps.

One-on-One Artist Coaching
A free 15-minute session with a YES Artist Coach is available for new clients to explore the services that can support your journey. Existing clients can use this time to address any small issues in their creative practice or business.

In order to attend this workshop, you must register using this link. RSVPing through Meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.

Please Note: Pre-registration is required. This workshop is available both in-person as well as online.

If you registered for the in-person workshop please present yourself at the YES office, situated at 666 Sherbrooke Street West on the 7th floor, 15-30 minutes prior to the start time of the workshop.

If you registered for the online workshop, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log on a few hours prior to the start time of the workshop.

Clients wishing to obtain artist services are encouraged to first attend this free workshop.

In order to attend this workshop, you must pre-register using this link.

RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.

ENGLISH WILL FOLLOW

Souhaitez-vous en apprendre davantage sur les subventions du CALQ destinées aux artistes?

Chaque année, le Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) soutient financièrement plus de 1 800 projets d’artistes et 900 organismes artistiques à but non lucratif, contribuant ainsi à l’expression d’une culture vibrante et accessible partout au Québec.

Lors de cette séance GRATUITE, vous découvrirez :
✅ Les programmes de financement offerts par le CALQ pour les artistes individuels, dont le programme Vivacité
✅ Le processus de demande de subvention au CALQ
✅ Les enjeux et questions qui peuvent se poser lorsqu’on fait une demande au CALQ en tant qu’artiste anglophone

📅 Date : Mercredi 4 février
🕛 Heure : 12 h à 13 h
📍 Lieu : En ligne
🎤 Conférencière : Belinda Etienne, chargée de programmes au CALQ

🔹 La présentation et la période de questions se dérouleront en anglais

À propos du CALQ :
Le Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec investit dans l’imaginaire et célèbre les succès de celles et ceux qui créent des œuvres marquantes, qui forgent notre identité culturelle et la font rayonner. Dans une perspective de développement artistique équitable et durable, le CALQ soutient dans toutes les régions du Québec la création, l’expérimentation et la production dans les domaines des arts et des lettres et en favorise la diffusion au Québec, au Canada et à l’étranger.

L'inscription est obligatoire. L'atelier se fait en ligne.

Une fois inscrit, tu recevras un courriel avec les instructions pour te connecter. Si tu n'as pas reçu l'e-mail une heure avant le début de l'atelier, vérifie ton dossier Courrier indésirable.
Nos ateliers sont faits pour les résidents du Québec. Désolé, on ne peut accepter que les participants qui habitent dans la province.

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Are you interested in learning more about Calq’s grants for artists?
Every year, the Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Québec (CALQ) financially supports more than 1,800 artists' projects and 900 non-profit arts organizations, contributing to the expression of a vibrant culture accessible across Québec.

During this FREE session, you’ll learn about:
✅ Funding programs offered by the CALQ for individual artists, including the Vivacité program
✅ How to apply for CALQ grants
✅ Challenges and questions that come up when applying for CALQ grants as an anglophone artist

📅 Date: Wednesday, February 4th
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Online
🎤 Speaker: Belinda Etienne, Program Officer at CALQ
🔹 Presentation and Q&A will be done in English

About the CALQ:
The Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) invests in the imagination and celebrates the successes of those who create memorable works, shape Québec’s cultural identity, and make it shine. With a view to equitable, sustainable artistic development, the CALQ supports creation, experimentation, and production in the arts and literature in all regions of Québec and promotes dissemination in Québec, Canada, and abroad.

Pre-registration is required. This workshop is available online.

Once you register for the online workshop, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log in. If you haven’t received the email an hour before the workshop starts, please check your Spam/Junk folder.
Our workshops are designed for residents of Quebec. Unfortunately, we are only able to accept participants from within the province.

In order to attend this workshop, you must pre-register using this link.

RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.

Once you register for the online workshop, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log in. If you haven’t received the email an hour before the workshop starts, please check your Spam/Junk folder.

*This low registration fee is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.

Pour participer à cet atelier, vous devez vous inscrire à l’avance en utilisant ce lien.

Cet atelier est essentiel pour les artistes, créatifs et entrepreneurs travailleurs autonomes. Il offre des stratégies clés pour réduire l’impôt sur le revenu afin que vous puissiez remplir vos déclarations de revenus en toute confiance.

En participant à cet atelier, vous comprendrez comment déclarer différents types de revenus, qu’il s’agisse de travail autonome, de revenus d’emploi, de subventions ou de redevances. Profitez des dépenses admissibles ainsi que des déductions et crédits disponibles afin de maximiser vos économies d’impôt.

Nous passerons en revue les exigences en matière de tenue de livres et les responsabilités d’un propriétaire d’entreprise travaillant à son compte, afin que vous puissiez être sûr d’avoir les documents nécessaires au moment de produire votre déclaration de revenus.

Conférencière : Susanna Oreskovic, CPA

L’inscription préalable est obligatoire. Cet atelier est offert en anglais et est disponible en personne ainsi qu’en ligne sous forme de webinaire en direct.

Si vous vous êtes inscrit à l’atelier en personne, veuillez vous présenter au bureau de YES, situé au 666, rue Sherbrooke Ouest, 7e étage, 15 à 30 minutes avant le début de l’atelier.

Pour les participants en ligne, vous recevrez un courriel avec les instructions de connexion quelques heures avant le début de l’atelier. Si vous ne voyez pas le courriel une heure avant le début, veuillez vérifier votre dossier Courrier indésirable ou Spam.

Ce faible coût d’inscription est rendu possible grâce à la générosité de nos bailleurs de fonds et partenaires.

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This workshop is a must-have for self-employed artists, creatives and entrepreneurs offering key strategies to minimize income tax so you can feel confident in completing your income tax returns.

Attend this workshop and you will understand how to report different types of income from freelance to employment income, grants and royalties. Take advantage of allowable expenses or deductions and credits to maximize tax savings.

We will walk through record keeping requirements, and responsibilities for a self-employed business owner so you can feel confident you have the documents you need when it comes to tax filing.

Speaker: Susanna Oreskovic, CPA

Pre-registration is required. This workshop is presented in English and is available in person as well as an online, live-streaming webinar.

If you registered for the in-person workshop, please arrive at the YES office, located at 666 Sherbrooke Street West, 7th floor, 15–30 minutes before the workshop begins.

For online participants, you will receive an email with login instructions a few hours before the workshop starts. If you don’t see the email one hour before the start time, please check your Spam or Junk folder.

*This low registration fee is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.

In order to attend this workshop, you must pre-register using this link.

RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.

Once you register for the online workshop, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log in. If you haven’t received the email an hour before the workshop starts, please check your Spam/Junk folder.

*This low registration fee is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.

Please note: In order to attend this workshop, you must register using this link. RSVPing through Meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.

Are you ready to take your artistic passion to the next level and make a sustainable living from your creativity? Jump Start Your Art is the perfect workshop for artists who want to build a business or career around their talent but need guidance on how to get started.

What You’ll Learn at Jump Start Your Art

In this free workshop, we’ll introduce you to the essential tools, resources, and strategies for launching your artistic career. You’ll discover key services offered by YES and other arts organizations in the community, as well as gain valuable insights into the arts industry. We’ll touch upon vital topics such as:

Industry Overview
Learn about the arts industry landscape, its challenges, and opportunities for growth.

Marketing and Promotion Tips
Understand how to market your art effectively and reach a wider audience.

Building Stakeholder Relationships
Discover the importance of cultivating relationships with galleries, clients, and collaborators.

Navigating Funding and Grants
Get essential tips on how to understand the funding landscape and write compelling grant proposals.

Personal Consultation for Artistic Growth
After the workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an experienced artist coach who will help identify which services best suit your specific needs. Whether you’re a new artist or looking to grow your existing practice, our artist coaching is designed to provide personalized guidance and actionable next steps.

One-on-One Artist Coaching
A free 15-minute session with a YES Artist Coach is available for new clients to explore the services that can support your journey. Existing clients can use this time to address any small issues in their creative practice or business.

In order to attend this workshop, you must register using this link. RSVPing through Meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.

Please Note: Pre-registration is required. This workshop is available in-person and is presented in English.

Once you have registered for the in-person workshop please present yourself at the YES office, situated at 666 Sherbrooke Street West on the 7th floor, 15-30 minutes prior to the start time of the workshop.

Clients wishing to obtain artist services are encouraged to first attend this free workshop.