Business Skills for Creative Souls

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.

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.

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.

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

« Payez vos factures grâce à votre art » est un atelier pratique pour les artistes qui veulent transformer leur créativité en revenu durable.
Cet atelier répond simplement à la grande question : « Comment payer ses factures avec son art ? » Vous apprendrez à positionner votre travail, bâtir une marque artistique et créer des sources de revenus alignées avec vos valeurs.

Au programme : stratégies concrètes pour diversifier vos revenus, fixer vos prix avec confiance et rejoindre votre public. L’atelier aide aussi à passer d’une vision de l’art comme passe-temps à une pratique professionnelle.

Animé par Kamar Thomas, artiste, auteur et professeur d’art au Centennial College et au Visual College of Art and Design.

Vous apprendrez à :
• Utiliser les réseaux sociaux pour gagner en visibilité
• Naviguer entre galeries et circuits alternatifs
• Construire une marque pour un revenu durable
• Poser des actions concrètes pour votre stabilité financière

Si vous souhaitez prendre le contrôle de votre carrière créative et ne plus vous demander comment y parvenir, cet atelier est fait pour vous.

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

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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Pay Your Bills With Your Art is a practical workshop for artists who want to turn creativity into sustainable income.

This session answers one big question: “How do you actually pay your bills with art?” You’ll learn how to position your work, build a brand, and create income streams that match your values.

You’ll explore real strategies to diversify revenue, price your work confidently, and reach the right audience—while shifting from hobby to professional mindset.

Led by Kamar Thomas, artist, author, and Professor of Art at Centennial College and the Visual College of Art and Design.

You’ll learn how to:
• Use social media to grow visibility
• Work with galleries and alternative markets
• Build a brand for long-term income
• Take concrete steps toward financial stability

If you’re ready to take your art seriously and build financial stability doing what you love, this workshop is for you.

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

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.