“As a part of the Scarborough Arts’ ongoing “COMMUNITY+Connects: Online” programming, we are pleased to present our newest program in our roster, the “In The Industry” series.

“In The Industry” series is an online BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Color) youth-focused wellness program led by creative industry professionals in Scarborough and the GTA.

“In the Industry” series will foster the creative talents, professional careers, and overall wellbeing for youth interested in being involved/entering the creative industry. “In The Industry” series is focused on providing learning and networking opportunities for youth between the ages 16-29.

BIPOC creative industry professionals will lead workshops that focus on mentorship, professional development, and financial literacy.

WEEK 1: Music – In The Industry

Oct 27, Oct 30 – Performing Live During the Lockdown (A 2-Part Series)

WEEK 2: Grant Writing for Emerging Artists – In the Industry

Nov 3 – Grant Writing for Emerging Artists: Artist Bios

Nov 6 – Grant Writing for Emerging Artists: Explaining Your Project

WEEK 3: Curating, Community, and Exhibition Making – In the Industry

Nov 10 – You In Your Community: Does Art Matter?

Nov 13 – In The Industry: Curating Your First Exhibition

WEEK 4: You Have Options (That Are Not Just School) – In The Industry

Nov 18 – In The Industry: Starting a Visual Practice Without Art School

Nov 20 – The Language of Design, or Why You Don’t Need to be a Graphic Designer

WEEK 5: Networking and Your Brand – In The Industry

Nov 24 – PR for Artists by The Well Connected

Nov 27 – From Network to Net Worth”

For more information and to register, please visit http://scarborougharts.com/in-the-industry-series-2/

-from Scarborough Arts