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: This workshop is available as an online, live-streaming webinar. Individuals wishing to obtain entrepreneurship services are encouraged to first attend this free workshop.

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

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.

Pour participer à cet atelier, vous devez vous inscrire à l’avance en utilisant ce lien.
Confirmer votre présence sur Meetup ne vous donnera pas accès à cet atelier.

Êtes-vous un·e artiste qui souhaite structurer son entreprise créative, mais ne sait pas par où commencer?

Cet atelier est conçu pour vous aider à comprendre les différences entre l’immatriculation d’entreprise, l’incorporation et les numéros de taxes, ainsi que leurs implications juridiques et comptables.

Joignez-vous à nous pour mieux comprendre ces concepts. Vous découvrirez les démarches à suivre pour chacun, les taux de taxation et vos obligations fiscales afin de rester conforme. Vous obtiendrez également des repères clairs sur ce qui est obligatoire, ce qui est facultatif, et le bon moment pour passer à chaque étape.

Préparez-vous à structurer votre entreprise artistique avec une compréhension claire des étapes et exigences essentielles.
Structurer votre entreprise n’a pas à être compliqué. Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd’hui et commencez à bâtir une base professionnelle pour votre carrière créative.

Conférencière : Fei Huang | Agente d’information juridique

Une inscription préalable est requise. Cet atelier est offert en ligne, en anglais et sous forme de webinaire en direct.

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

Confirmer votre présence sur Meetup ne vous donnera pas accès à cet atelier.

Une fois inscrit·e, vous recevrez un courriel contenant les instructions pour vous connecter. Si vous n’avez pas reçu ce courriel une heure avant le début de l’atelier, veuillez vérifier votre dossier de courriers indésirables.
*Ce faible coût d’inscription est rendu possible grâce au soutien généreux de nos bailleurs de fonds et partenaires.*

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

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

Are you an artist looking to formalize your creative business but unsure where to start?

This workshop is designed to help you navigate the distinctions between business registration, incorporation and tax numbers along with their legal and accounting implications.

Join us to understand the differences between business registration, incorporation, and tax numbers. Learn the processes involved for each. Gain insights into tax rates and your tax obligations to help you stay compliant. And get clarity on what is mandatory, what is optional, and the right timing for each step.

Prepare to formalize your art business with a clear understanding of the essential steps and requirements.

Formalizing your art business doesn’t have to be daunting. Register today and start building a professional foundation for your creative career.

Speaker: Fei Huang, Legal Information Officer

Pre-registration is required. Available as online streaming webinar.

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 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.