“The Bank of Montreal in partnership with Lakeshore Arts presents The Business of Art – artist professional development workshops. We are very happy to bring to the community a series of 8 workshop for artists focusing on skill development to assist in creative entrepreneurship. Learn about marketing and branding, small business/freelance finances and opportunities for turning your artistic hobby into a creative business. Sign up for one or two that interest you, or all 8 and receive a discount as well as a certificate of completion.
Session topics:
- April 7: Create a brand and market yourself
- April 14: Building your own website – Part *
- April 21: Building your own website – Part 2*
- April 28: E-commerce and selling online
- May 5: Sustainability of your practice/business
- May 12: Finances for artists
- May 19: Bookkeeping and admin for freelance/small business
- May 26: Taxes and legalities in the arts
Prices for workshops are $20 per session or $100 for all 8.
Each Thursday night workshop will be 3 hours in length with a 15-20 min break and refreshments included. Participants enrolling and completing all 8 workshops will receive a certificate of completion to be presented by Bank of Montreal and Lakeshore Arts staff during the final workshop on May 26th.
*For all marked workshops participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own computer or device to participate fully. People who are unable to provide their own computer/device will have access to desktop iMacs at Lakeshore Arts but must inform us upon registration. iMac usage is limited and sharing may be necessary based on demand.
For additional questions or details please contact our Program Manager Kim Dayman at kim@lakeshorearts.ca.
Register at: artistworkshops.eventbrite.com”
-submitted by Lakeshore Arts
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